Orford FC 2 – 1 Fife Rangers

Fife failed to produce back to back wins for the second time this season with defeat away to title contenders Orford this weekend.

Rangers were looking to build on last weeks impressive win at home to Cronton Villa but failed to reproduce the sort of display that could beat potential league winners.

Orford took the lead when Owen played a neat one-two with Holt, who then played a neat reverse ball through to Taylor (18) who slotted home with the outside of his left boot.

Fife looked to reply quickly and nearly made the breakthrough when Howard’s long range effort clipped the bar.

Instead, it was the home side who took full advantage and doubled their lead when Cooper (38) scored a well worked free-kick to give them a 2-0 lead into half time.

The blues came out of the blocks fast in the second half and the frantic pace was too much for Orford, when Critchley played in Morris (55) who then took it around the keeper to slot home and give Rangers a glimmer of hope.

But Orford’s defence looked solid in the closing stages and held out for the win giving them a fighting chance of lifting the Premier League title.

Fife’s defeat leaves Fannon more frustrated after last weeks impressive performance but he must pick the side up for their next fixture at home to second placed Rainhill Town.

By Danny Walsh.

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