Diamonds come through a 'serious test'

Andy Peaks was delighted to see AFC Rushden & Diamonds come through a “serious test” as their push for promotion gathered pace with a fine 3-1 success at Moneyfields.

Goals from Ben Diamond and Tom Lorraine put Diamonds 2-0 up while Liam Dolman had a penalty saved before the first half ended with both sides being reduced to 10 men with Luke Fairlamb the visiting player given his marching orders for retaliation. The hosts pulled a goal back early in the second half but Diamonds extended their unbeaten run to 15 matches as Ben Farrell converted a penalty to wrap up the points.

The victory sent Peaks’ team three points clear at the top of the Evo-Stik South League East and the manager couldn’t have been happier.

“This was a serious test for us and we have picked up a great win from a tough game and in really difficult conditions,” he said. “We had planned for the game all week and the players executed it almost perfectly.

Source Jon Dunham - Northants Telegraph