UniBond League round-up (From The Bolton News)

UniBond League round-up

7:00am Monday 30th November 2009 in

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FOOTBALL: Leigh Genesis extended their unbeaten league run to six games with an impressively comfortable defeat of league leaders Colwyn Bay at Leigh Sports Village.

The Welsh outfit, who had won five of their last seven league games, were barely given a chance to get into their stride with Leigh taking the lead after just 15 minutes.

Jonathan Smith headed a Kris King cross back in front of goal for Chris Thompson to flick home his 10th goal of the season.

That lead was almost doubled minutes later when Jamie Baguley won the ball in midfield and set Leigh on the attack, only for Thompson to fire wide after latching on to a delightful Matt Jansen backheel.

The home faithful did not have to wait long for a second goal, and it arrived on 20 minutes when in-form 17-year-old midfielder Dale Whitham volleyed home a terrific Jansen cross for his third in four games.

Colwyn Bay posed a rare threat when Adriano Rigoglioso hooked wide of the target when afforded a clear view on goal, but their task was made almost impossible on 63 minutes when Chris Sanna was given his marching orders after hauling down Thompson in the area.

Jordan Stepien sent the spot-kick past stand-in goalkeeper Dave Challinor to seal the points.

Ian Sheridan pulled one back for the visitors with just seven minutes remaining when he slotted a first-time shot past Stephen Drench from Eddie Jebb’s cross.

Genesis travel to Preston tomorrow to take on Bamber Bridge, before another tough home fixture against high-flying FC Halifax Town on Saturday.

Tickets for that game are on sale now, with supporters advised to purchase them in advance because of an expected bumper attendance.

Elsewhere in UniBond Division One North, Radcliffe Borough’s home clash with Garforth was postponed, as was FC United’s Premier Division game with Kendal Town at Gigg Lane.