by Peter Scherer
National League North Kidderminster Harriers were the visitors for the third pre-season game of the pre-season at the Don Amott Arena and Sports came away with a great 2-1 win thanks to two second half goals from Dylan Edwards.
Starting line-up: Yusuf Mersin; Jake Bennett; Will Atkinso; George Taft; Trialist; Ryan Wilson; Curtis Weston; Dylan Edwards; Leojo Davidson; Marcus Barnes; Fin Ryder.
As expected Mickleover came under some early pressure from the visitors, with one early chance just wide and a second well saved by Mersin.
We could been better in the first 30 minutes, but we began to settle more in the second half, still keeping our shape ethic and the desire to defend
said Sports boss Gareth Holmes, after it remained 0-0 at half time.
But it was Mickleover who took the lead early in the second half with an Edwards shot, but Kidderminster soon were back on levels terms with an Ashley Hemmings equaliser.
Barely was there time for the visitors to celebrate when Edwards hit is second, a header following a scramble from a corner, just three minutes later.
Kidderminster had their chances to level again, but their efforts were failing to reach the target. Mersin was on top form though with a great stop from Hemmings again in the last 10 minutes, but it was Mickleover the victors.
I was pleased with the overall sharpness and organisation of our team and could see lots of improvement from training. Dylan is such a talent too and has so much promise
Holmes concluded.
