A FORTUITOUS early goal halted North Leigh’s hopes of reaching the Red Insure Cup final as they lost 1-0 at Corby Town.
The winner came after just four minutes, when an intended cross from Claudio Hoban drifted into the top corner past a surprised Millers goalkeeper Matt Bulman.
The semi-final at Steel Park turned out to be a game of few clear chances as the hosts, second in the Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division, struggled.
The Division 1 South & West visitors, missing five key players through suspension, injury and unavailability, battled well.
Their best opportunities came late on and goalkeeper Paul Walker had to be alert to keep out efforts from Morgan Williams and Michael Hopkins, as Corby hung on to reach the final, against Poole Town.
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