Bromsgrove Sporting 1 (T. Taylor 13')
Nuneaton Borough 3 (Kettle 26', Henshall 54', Powell 77')
Nuneaton Borough recorded their first away win in the league this season in style, brushing aside a lethargic Bromsgrove Sporting 3-1.
The home side got off to the best start, as Tom Taylor gave them the lead 13 minutes in, but a header from Joel Kettle, before goals from Alex Henshall and Callum Powell ensured the Boro would bag all three points with ease.
Nuneaton's Devon Kelly-Evans had the first chance of the game, with a strike just over from 20 yards, which was closely followed by Bromsgrove's Greg Mills having a free kick just kept out by keeper Jordan Wright.
The opener came soon after, as a corner that Nuneaton were unable to deal with allowed Taylor to hit the ball into the goal through a melee of bodies.
The equaliser came 26 minutes in, as a Luke Benbow free kick curled invitingly into the area was headed into the bottom corner by Kettle.
The remainder of the half was all Nuneaton; an Isaiah Osbourne one-on-one hit wide and a brace of chances for Benbow, the latter a volley saved well by Tony Breeden, were just some of the many chances the visitors had before the half's end.
Nuneaton's second came as Kelly-Evans bombed up the wing, before putting a ball in that an unmarked Henshall tapped into an empty net at the back post.
Powell and Henshall both had chances but were unable to convert, whilst substitute Shaquille McDonald had a 30 yard free kick tipped over for Bromsgrove.
The third came as the dangerous Powell cut inside the defence, unleashing a shot that deflected off defender Kyle Lincoln, eventually looping over Breeden and into the goal.
McDonald had a late shot palmed away from the top corner by Wright but Sporting were poor for most of the afternoon, as Nuneaton ran out deserved winners.
From the Nuneaton Borough Website
Bromsgrove Sporting 1 Boro 3
By Kev Brown
Saturday 19th October, 2019;
Match report courtesy of Jake Leach
Nuneaton Borough claimed their first away win of the season after a 3-1 victory at Bromsgrove Sporting. Heads were low after Tuesday nights disappointing defeat to Peterborough Sports, after going 1-0 up in the game, there was a lot of frustration once the home side turned it on its head and claimed three points. Boro were traveling to Bromsgrove with a poor away record, with no away win all season, it was important that the tide starts to turn, starting with Saturday afternoon.
Bromsgrove Sporting came out the blocks on fire in the first half, after a period of relentless pressure, Boro looked shaky at the back with numerous mistakes occuring.
Constant Sporting pressure was rewarded on 12 minutes when Boro failed to clear a corner at the second attempt, leaving Tom Taylor with a gift inside the box. With the home side in the lead, it was once again looking bleak for Boro on the road.
Once Bromsgrove took the lead at the Victoria Ground, Boro seemed to wake up as the response was lively. A wave of attacking football won a free kick from the right hand side on 26 minutes, which lead to Luke Benbow whipping in a delightful ball met by the head of Joel Kettle. It was all square against the odds in the West Midlands.
After the equaliser, Boro were in control of proceedings at the Victoria Ground, the main reason for Boro's possession was due to midfield battles and runners off the ball in wide areas. As the half time whistle approached, Nuneaton were the happier side and with numerous positive counter attacks, Boro were going to be pushing for a winner in the second half.
Both teams had positive starts to the second period and half chances were created for both outfits. Just 8 minutes into the second half, Alex Henshall made it 2-1 to Boro and it was relief on the touchline.
A counter attack concluded with Devon Kelly-Evans charging down the right hand side before firing a low ball into the box which was met by Henshall, who passed into an empty net. For the first time in the game, Boro had a lead to hold.
Bromsgrove were fighting back after going 2-1 down but Boro were remaining resilient in defence, holding a stubborn defensive structure. Despite the pressure from the home side, Callum Powell wrapped it up for Boro on 77 minutes.
After cutting in off the left hand side, the winger fired a shot towards goal which looped over the goalkeeper with the aid of a deflection. The forward won't care how it went in, his side were about to claim their first three points of the season on the road.
After the referee blew his whistle for full time, Nuneaton Borough had finally managed to secure their first three points of the season away from Liberty Way. A huge win for Jimmy Ginnelly’s men and with the points in the bag, a feeling of optimism is growing around the Boro camp.
Team; Wright, Towers, Sharpe, Stanley, Kettle, Richens, Powell, Osbourne, Benbow, Kelly-Evans, Henshall.<br><br>Subs: Verma, Julien, Byrne, Wassell, D.Belford.
Attendance: 1,172
