Scholars see hopes hit hard

Coalville Town shocked Chasetown with a goal inside the first few minutes and went on to complete a comprehensive 3-1 victory at the Scholars' Ground.

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The home defence were caught napping as unmarked Jamie McAteer headed across goal and Dean Freeman headed in from close range.

A tight affair at times between two sides pushing for the play-offs was evenly matched and Chasetown levelled just before half time as Simon Brown's free-kick curled onto the head of Henry Eze who buried his first ever Scholars goal past Sean Bowles.

Chasetown were denied a penalty as Nick Turton went beyond Bowles and appeared to be caught by Lee Torr as the striker rounded the last defender.

The Ravens regained the lead in the 65th minute when Alex Troke received the ball on the edge of the box and curled a beautiful finish beyond John Bateman.

Coalville wrapped up the points with Alex Troke adding his second with a long range free kick that beat everyone and nestled in the bottom corner with five minutes remaining.