FC Halifax Town picked up another win in pre-season with 2-1 victory away at Radcliffe FC.
Radcliffe had the first real chance of the opening period. A shot from the edge of the box was blocked before falling back to a Radcliffe player. The follow up shot forced Sam Johnson into an exceptional save as he pushed it over the bar for a corner.
Town made the breakthrough just past the half hour mark thanks to Will Harris. Jamie Cooke fired in a low effort that deflected into the air, Harris was perfectly placed to fire home an acrobatic effort.
The Shaymen doubled their advantage early in the second half. A cross from the left-hand side found the head of Florent Hoti who placed it perfectly into the bottom corner.
A perfect chance to make it three was gifted to Town just before the hour mark as Cooke won a penalty. Cooke stepped up to take but the keeper guessed right before turning the rebound behind for a corner.
The hosts pulled one back with 20 minutes to go. A free kick from the left-hand side was met in the middle and the flick on curled in at the far post.
Up next for The Shaymen is a trip to Ashton United on Saturday 3pm KO.
First XI: Sam Johnson (c); Dylan Crowe; Shaun Hobson; Adam Adetoro; Thierry Latty-Fairweather; Cody Johnson; Will Hugill; Josh Hmami; Florent Hoti; Jamie Cooke; Will Harris
Substitutes: Sean Tarima; Charlie Hayes-Green; Jack Jenkins; Owen Bray; AJ Warburton; Angelo Cappello; David Kawa; Nat Ford; Trialist
Goals: Harris 32′, Hoti 50′
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