Chester FC sit third in the National League North after their 2-1 home win over AFC Telford.
After falling behind, the hosts hit back through strikers Anthony Dudley and Akwasi Asante.
The Seals came into the fixture looking to build on an already strong start to the season against a playoff pushing AFC Telford side.
Chester started the brighter of the two sides with Asante having a goal ruled out due to offside, however, it was the Bucks who struck first.
Amari Morgan-Smith opened the scoring after 19 minutes as he found himself unmarked and headed past Grant Shenton in the Chester goal.
Their lead didn’t last long, with Asante levelling the score five minutes later. A long ball forward was flicked on by Dudley, and Asante slotted home a fifth goal in three appearances for Chester.
Chester started the second half well with Dudley putting them ahead in the 51st minute. Simon Grand’s cross found Dudley, who’s first attempt was blocked, but he fired the rebound into the bottom corner.
Asante was substituted ten minutes into the second half after going down with an injury.
With an hour played Telford thought they had equalised. But the referee deemed that the Telford striker had fouled Chester keeper, Grant Shenton
Chester’s task was made easier 20 minutes from the end when Shane Sutton was shown a straight red, for pulling Dudley down.
The Blues travel to Southport on Boxing day looking for revenge after being knocked out of they were knocked out the FA Trophy.
Talking Points
Inform Asante
With Chester recently struggling for goals have they found the man who will score their goals in Akwasi Asante. His first half strike was a fifth in three matches clearly shows he can score and also had one disallowed in the first half. But with him going of injured will it halt Chester’s progress
Home is key
Often the key to promotion is making your home ground a fortress. With eight wins in eleven matches as the Swansway Stadium this season, Chester are very much on track. With a tough schedule to come, their home form will be vital going on if they want to stay in the playoff positions.
Debut for Jackson
The joint managers, Bernard Morley and Anthony Johnson were delighted to acquire the services of Bradley Jackson earlier on in the season. Jackson scored away at Chester in Ashton United’s 4-1 defeat. He made the first of many appearances for the club.
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