Hanover suffer setback in race for second spot

Hanover's hospitality towards newly-crowned league champions Newry City AFC extended to surrendering a 1-0 lead at Brownstown Park.
Shane McKinney had the captain's armband for Hanover against Newry City AFC.INPT19-604Shane McKinney had the captain's armband for Hanover against Newry City AFC.INPT19-604
Shane McKinney had the captain's armband for Hanover against Newry City AFC.INPT19-604

The home side entered the match in pursuit of runners-up spot within Intermediate A and gained control thanks to a superb Chris Elliott free-kick.

City took advantage of a lacklustre Hanover display to turn the tables despite having the goalkeeper sent off.

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“It was a disappointing performance,” said Hanover manager Steven Hyndes. “Now second is going to be tough.”

HANOVER: Matthew Shortt, Shane McKinney, Jamie Rooney, Neil Cochrane, Chris Elliott, Chris Kerr, Matthew Brown, Steven Douglas, Justin Bradley, Regan McIlveen, James Sergeant. Subs: Jason Woods, Simon Foster, William Kerr.

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