Colwyn Bay hold FC United in final friendly

Source: Daily Post

Aug 10 2009 by Tim Channon, Daily Post

COLWYN Bay drew 1-1 with Unibond Premier Division side FC United of Manchester in front of a healthy crowd of 780 at Llanelian Road in their final pre-season run out.

Phil Marsh put the Manchester side in front after 24 minutes when he latched onto a half-blocked back pass to Farai Jackson, but Kevin Holsgrove equalised on 72 minutes after an excellent jinking run and low cross by Eddie Jebb.

The Bay had the best of the opening stages with Ian Sheridan missing the target with a couple of early chances.

But substitute keeper Chris Sanna rescued Bay with four saves in the last five minutes to deny FC United a late winner.