Macclesfield FC make it four consecutive wins after a convincing 1-0 victory over Matlock Town.
The Silkmen came close to an early lead as John Rooney’s cross found Danny Elliott lurking at the back post who could not keep his header on target.
In the 7th minute, Laurent Mendy’s passing display was put on show to create a marvellous chance as he eventually played the ball across goal, finding Rooney who skied his effort from eight yards.
Inside 20 minutes, the home side broke the deadlock after an interception from Tre Pemberton and a nice lay-off from Elliott, D’Mani Mellor sprinted into the box and slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
In the 32nd minute, Elliott’s curling effort from outside the box looked to be going into the top corner, but Adam Hayton made a remarkable save to keep the score at 1-0.
Six minutes later, Luke Duffy dribbled his way into the penalty area, skipping past four players before his shot forced a big save from the Matlock keeper.
The second half had more half chances than clear-cut which included Lewis Fensome’s headed shot going just off target at the back post from a corner.
In the 73rd minute, Josh Ayres came close to equalising for the travelling team when his lobbed effort did not have enough height to take it over Max Dearnley.
Macclesfield aimed to hold onto their one goal lead, but the visitors were building late momentum as Montel Gibson’s off-target shot came close to putting The Gladiators on level terms.
In added time, the Silkmen had a shaky end to the game when Ayres missed a free header at the back post, leaving Robbie Savage on edge until the final whistle.
The league leaders remain 23 points ahead as their title-winning moment is edging closer.
Macclesfield next play on March 15th where they take a trip to Northumberland to face Morpeth Town.
By Charlie Oxtoby
