Vauxhall Motors unbeaten run continued at The VanEupen Arena with a goalless draw against Lee Ashcroft’s Longridge.
There were little chances created throughout the first half however it was evident that the visitors were going to play to Dean Ing’s strengths as his height was a massive positive for the Preston based outfit.
For Motors, Michael Burkey looked promising with his crosses from the left into striker Bobbie McDonnell but the balls in failed to find the in form summer signing.
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It was Mick McGraa’s side that would put the first shot on target as a dazzling Adam Smith cut inside from the right wing. The effort was fired straight into keeper James Aspinall’s hands.
There were a few tackles that were arguably poor put in by the hosts, one resulting in a free kick and a floored Motors boss as Haydn Cooper was involved near the dugouts.
The first half would finish level with the hosts creating more dangerous opportunities than their opponents.
At half time, the visitors made the first substitution of the game when Paul Turner was replaced by Kian Makepeace but it was the Motors that had the first shot of the second half when McDonnell fired the ball into the gloves of Aspinall.
Ashcroft would soon make another change for The Ridge when Curtis Poole came on for Jack Arrowsmith. Francis Antoine would come on for The Motors shortly after, replacing Burkey and Jordan Deer would be replaced by Jamie Eaton.
McGraa’s side finished the game in a threatening manner as good shots from McDonnell, Cooper and Antoinne were saved but the full time whistle would ring with the game level to bring an end to Motors’ winning run.
Vauxhall are next in action on Wednesday night at Litherland Sports Park, as they face Litherland Remyca looking to bounce back from this draw with another win.
Vauxhall Motors, managed by Mick McGraa: Matthew Corran, Ben Dufton-Kelly, Greg Drummond, Joseph Heath, Thomas Mitchell (C), Michael Burkey, Sean Moscrop, Bobbie McDonnell, Jordan Deer, Adam Smith. Subs: James Eaton, Marcus James, Francois Antoinne, Matthew Beaman, Kyle Scarisbrick.
Longridge Town, managed by Lee Ashcroft: James Aspinall, Mitchell Marshall, Daniel Wilkinson, Cameron Gourley, Connor Newton, Conor Linighan, Scott Haines (C), Benjamin Fletcher, Dean ING, Paul Turner, Jack Arrowsmith. Subs: Ethan Gough, Harvey Hayhurst, Kian Makepeace, Curtis Poole, Courtney Skerritt.
