Sunday, January 30, 2022

HAT-TRICK NETTED FOR BRIGG TOWN FC IN ANOTHER HIGH SCORING GAME


Brigg Town Football Club dropped points in their quest to gain promotion but were involved in another high scoring game, with the Zebras' leading marksman netting a hat-trick.
Brigg, who have netted more goals this season than any side in the league, drew 4-4 with Shirebrook at the EC Surfacing Stadium (Hawthorns) yesterday (Saturday, January 29).
The visitors netted two late goals to level the scores and share the points.
Brigg Town remain third in Toolstation Northern Counties East Division One; second-placed North Ferriby also drew yesterday, but leaders Hallam won to extend their lead.
Watched by another sizeable crowd (258) the Zebras led 3-1 at the interval, but Shirebrook hit back in the second half and netted their fourth in the 90th minute.
Brigg's scorers were Scott Phillips (3) and Jon Oglesby.
The top side in Division One at the end of the season will gain automatic promotion. The four teams below them with then play off to see who accompanies them into the Premier for 2022/23.

PICTURED: Top left - the Brigg v Shirebrook pre-watch warm-up yesterday viewed from the stands by Town supporter Simon Fisher.