South Shields 2-0 Stafford Rangers - Report
STAFFORD Rangers fell to a 2-0 defeat at title chasing South Shields despite providing a tough test for their hosts early in the tie.
Rangers still chasing a play-off position had a chance within the opening minutes, but Jake Charles saw his overhead kick fly over the crossbar.
Despite their hosts chasing the title and probing for an opener it was the Boro who hit again with Tom Tonks seeing his free-kick brilliantly saved.
Moments later Tonks was causing problems again and fired his side-footed effort off the post.
However, Shields hit a 35th minute opener as Will McGowan weighted his through ball perfectly for JJ Hooper who beat the goalkeeper.
After the break Rangers searched for an equaliser and Tre Pemberton forced a fine save from Myles Boney.
The hosts sealed the points with a second goal with 20 minutes remaining as Cedric Main found space inside the box to slot home.
