STIFFS STIFFED

Last updated : 23 March 2005 By editor

From the official site:

'United's run of five straight wins was ended in dramatic style as Stockport came from behind to clinch a late, late Pontin's League win.

In a surprise move, Kleberson was named in the starting 11 in a bid to boost his fitness levels following his latest return from injury. The Brazilian's taster of Pontin's League football lasted only 45 minutes, however, as he was replaced at half-time by David Bellion.

It took the French striker just three minutes to break the deadlock, as he tucked a free-kick just inside the Stockport post on 48 minutes. Eight minutes later, however, veteran striker Stuart Barlow levelled with a tap-in from Adam le Fonder's right-wing cross. Just as the game seemed to be heading for a deadlock, two final twists provided a surprise sting in the tail.

Firstly, Colin Heath was sent off, somewhat harshly, for a second booking in the final minute. Then, provider turned matchwinner as Le Fonder converted in the dying seconds to send United to only their second Pontin's defeat of the season.'