A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Purps beat Kidsgrove with dramatic late winner
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
CITY OF LIVERPOOL beat Kidsgrove 2-1 with a dramatic late winner at the Berry Street Garage Stadium on Saturday.
Kev Ellison fired wide with a couple of early chances for the Purps before Kidsgrove’s Ernest Ofosu saw a straight red card after scything down Ste Milne just before half time.
In first half injury time James Steele missed a golden chance for the hosts from close range, after an inch-perfect ball from substitute John McGrath teed him up.
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