Bamber Bridge came from behind to beat Southport and secure a place in the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy final.(writes Noah Mills)
Twenty-one minutes in a Macauley Wilson cross found Mark Cullen at the back post but the McMillan was equal to his attempt and tipped the ball around the post. Danny Lloyd had a good chance for Southport in the 31st minute after he brought down a long ball well but couldn't keep his half-volley below the crossbar. Southport opened the scoring two minutes before half-time.
In the 68th minute an Adam Dodd cross found Cullen who was again thwarted by McMillan his save broke to Callum Leigh who blasted home to give Brig the lead. Progress for Brig was secured 13 minutes from time after a clever corner routine made its way to Captain Wilson whose bullet header saw Brig take a commanding lead and a spot in the final. After the game Wilson said: “I think we deserved it over the 90 minutes.
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