Kole Hall and his Chorley FC teammates battled their way to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over King's Lynn Town in their Playoff Eliminator at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium. The decisive moment came late in the game, with Mark Ellis' 84th-minute strike sending the Magpies through to the Vanarama National League North Semi-Finals.
The atmosphere at Victory Park was electric as both sides looked to secure their place in the next round of the playoffs. Hall played a crucial role for Chorley, leading the line and causing problems for the King's Lynn defence throughout the tense encounter.
Chances were at a premium for much of the match, with both teams displaying resolute defending. However, with the clock ticking down and the prospect of extra time looming, Chorley found the breakthrough. A well-worked move culminated in Mark Ellis finding the back of the net, sparking jubilant scenes among the home supporters.
The 1-0 victory means that Hall and his Chorley teammates will now travel to the Attis Arena on Saturday, May 3rd to face Scunthorpe United FC in the Semi-Finals. Scunthorpe, who finished second in the league, will provide a stern test for the Magpies as they continue their push for promotion to the National League.
This sets up a highly anticipated clash, with Chorley carrying momentum from theirEliminator win and Scunthorpe looking to capitalise on their strong league finish. Football fans across the region will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this crucial playoff semi-final.
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