Hednesford Town held in front of record Keys Park crowd
Hednesford boss Gavin Hurren was focusing on the positives rather than what might have been after a pulsating second half at Keys Park saw both sides share the spoils.
A record crowd for the ground of 4,784 saw the visitors equalise through a great strike by Ruben Singh-Grewal on 57 minutes.
Dominic McHale had given the Pitmen the lead three minutes before half-time with an equally good goal as he shot low past goalkeeper Daniel Atherton.
Hurren wasn't disappointed with the result, which stretched his side's unbeaten run to 10 matches.
He said: "They were a very good side and to an extent both sides cancelled each other out after a great strike by Dom for us which what we know he can do.
"The atmosphere was fantastic with a capacity crowd and both sets of supporters played their part in what was a big occasion between two good teams.
"I thought we had the better of the chances in the second half but they have some very good players and they played well so I am fairly happy with the point which extends the unbeaten run and sees us go into the New Year on top of the table."
Hurren chose not to comment on two disallowed Hednesford goals in the second half.
A Chris Hussey long throw was held seemingly over the line by Atherton, but was ruled out for an apparent push.
Then on 66 minutes Montel Gibson showed great control on he edge of the box and lashed the ball home, only for it to be disallowed for handball.
Tony Breeden in the Hednesford goal was called upon to make two great saves from shots by Singh-Grewal and substitute Jordan Buckley.
Hednesford: Breeden, Morgan (Wynter 82), Taylor, Labadie (Turner 63), Harrison, Hussey, Watson (Rose 63), Sheaf, Gibson, McHale, Trickett-Smith. Subs not used: Maye; Parke
