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Ten-man Newport fight back for crucial draw at Crewe
11 Dec
Summary
- Newport secured a 2-2 draw at Crewe with a stoppage-time equalizer.
- The team played over 30 minutes with 10 men following a red card.
- Boss Christian Fuchs praised his players' resilience and character.
Newport Football Club secured a crucial 2-2 draw against Crewe, demonstrating significant resilience and character. The team battled for over half an hour with 10 men following Courtney Baker-Richardson's dismissal, yet managed to snatch a stoppage-time equalizer through Cameron Antwi. This comeback performance came after their recent FA Cup disappointment.
Manager Christian Fuchs lauded his players' spirit, emphasizing their commitment to follow up words with action. Despite the setback of going a man down and trailing, the team's intensity and belief were evident. Fuchs expressed happiness for Antwi and stressed the importance of carrying this bravery forward.
Conversely, Crewe boss Lee Bell expressed frustration with the draw, acknowledging his team's failure to capitalize on their advantages. Bell lamented a lack of composure against 10 men and the concession of preventable goals, highlighting the need for greater toughness as they pursue promotion.
