Worksop Town fall to defeat at Marine
Worksop Town couldn’t make it two wins in a row as they lost 4-2 against Marine at the Marine Travel Arena
Manager Craig Parry felt his side had done themselves no favours in the game.
“I thought in the first half we played really well," he said. "We were unlucky to go 1-0 down with a deflected shot, but we didn’t pick up the second phases and switched off.
“We played some good football going forward, and I thought we had plenty of possession. The goal from Oli Greaves was deserved going into half-time.
“But in the second half we gave three goals away again, and we’ve got to learn to defend like we did against Leamington and Bedford.
“To come away to a difficult place and score two goals, it’s hugely disappointing to come away with no points, but we’ve got to again and there’s seven cup finals left now.”
Marine made a strong start and took the lead in the 10th minute when Fin Sinclair-Smith’s deflected cross fell kindly to Sam Fielding, who showed composure to control and finish into the back of the net.
The Mariners continued to dominate the early stages, creating several chances. George Newell came close to doubling the advantage after breaking free from Luke Waterfall, only to see his effort strike the post.
Worksop responded well and nearly equalised when Aleks Starcenko delivered a clever cross to the edge of the box, allowing Liam Waldock to strike, but his shot was well parried away.
However, Marine gifted Worksop a route back into the game just before half-time. Fielding’s misplaced back pass was intercepted by Oli Greaves, who calmly rounded the goalkeeper and slotted into an empty net in the 44th minute.
After the break, Marine quickly regained control. Luke Waterfall brought down Charlie Jolley in the box, and Sinclair-Smith confidently converted the penalty in the 55th minute.
Jolley then added a third on 63 minutes, racing through on goal and finishing neatly into the bottom corner.
Declan Drysdale extended the lead to four in the 77th minute, heading home from close range after a precise cross from Leigh Whelan.
Worksop pulled one back through Lewis Whitham, but despite late pressure, Marine comfortably saw out the victory in the closing stages.