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Sam Austin fires in Kidderminster winner

Sam Austin netted his first Kidderminster goal in three years to give Harriers a 2-1 victory at Guiseley.

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Austin struck in the 63rd minute to give Harriers three precious National North points and their first win under interim boss James Shan.

His goal was worth the wait with a left-foot shot from distance that flew into the top corner.

It capped a fine comeback for Shan’s men, who had trailed after Kaine Felix skipped through and calmly finished five minutes before the break.

Harriers levelled 10 minutes into the second half when Austin’s low cross was converted by Ashley Chambers.

After Austin’s stunner, Chambers thought he had added a third 16 minutes from time but saw his effort ruled out for offside.

James O’Reilly struck a close-range 67th-minute winner for Chasetown as they beat Paget Rangers 1-0 in the Walsall Senior Cup.