A barnstorming second-half display in atrocious weather conditions took Chorley back to the top of the National League North. The Magpies had to come from behind after trailing at the break but Darlington could not hold their determined hosts’ increasingly persistent attacks with the Newby brothers – Alex and Elliot – leading the charge.Both teams had their better half playing into the strong wind and driving rain. The Quakers started strongly and Matt Urwin had to race from goal to close down Harvey Saunders when he burst clear.But Chorley were creating chances and the visitors were quick to pack their penalty-area, a goal-line clearance denying Louis Almond from six yards when a goal looked a formality.The Magpies lost centre-back Adam Anson with a serious-looking knee injury and, before they had properly reorganised, Darlington’s recent loan-capture from Sunderland, Andy Nelson, capitalised on a misplaced pass to stride through and coolly loft the ball beyond Urwin in the 39th minute.Urwin too failed to reappear for the second half but reserve keeper Danny Eccles stepped up to give a calm display and pull off two outstanding saves.Chorley equalised on 55 minutes when Marcus Carver pounced on a half-clearance following a corner to smash… Read full this story
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