Aboh’s decisive lob
Ken Aboh, the 21‑year‑old Norwich City loanee, finished the match with a 58th‑minute lob that proved decisive. The goal was his third in as many games and gave Boston United a 1‑0 win over Altrincham, securing back‑to‑back National League victories for the Pilgrims.
Match highlights
Boston United began the game with Gavan Holohan in goal and a starting XI that included Chadwick, Teale, Canavan, Grimes, Sachdev, Agyemang, Holohan, Shipley, Wheeldon, Aboh and Cursons. Nicholas Pozo was ruled out through concussion, and the team did not use any substitutions.
Altrincham, led by skipper Lewis Banks, saw their goalkeeper Owen Evans suffer a non‑contact injury that forced Banks to leave the field for a minute under the new rules. The visitors had the first chance when Liam Humbles hit the post inside the opening minute of the second half.
The Pilgrims’ chances were limited early on. Ex‑Pilgrim Jimmy Knowles had an early effort too high for the visitors, and Owen Evans denied Lennon Wheeldon from long‑range. In the second half, Sai Sachdev made a close‑range block at the back post to deny Charlie Kirk a near‑certain goal, and a brilliant block by Otis Khan saved a clear chance for Kirk.
Aboh’s goal came after a free‑kick from Jamie Grimes. Aboh latched onto the delivery, ran on and lobbed the ball past an on‑rushing Evans. Four minutes later, he was inches away from a second, but a superb block from Grimes repelled Matty Kosylo’s drive.
Key moments
- 58th minute: Aboh’s lob from a Grimes free‑kick gives Boston United the lead.
- 84th minute: Agyemang scores for Altrincham, but the goal is cancelled by a red card to Rooney.
- 90th minute: Aboh’s second goal is denied by a block from Grimes.
The match finished 1‑0 to Boston United, with an attendance of 1,630 (72% away). The Pilgrims’ victory was a testament to their defensive solidity and the impact of Aboh’s recent form.
