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LONGELO STRIKES AT THE DEATH

BRISTOL STREET MOTORS TROPHY

ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman couldn’t hide his delight after his side bagged a last-gasp winner to beat Lincoln on Tuesday.
Just as it looked like the game against the League One Imps was heading to penalties, Rosaire Longelo raced down the right and unleashed a fierce 20-yard drive which nestled in the back of the net.
The tie was rearranged after being called off at the last minute last week because of a frozen pitch.
“They were fantastic tonight,” Coleman told BBC Radio Lancashire about his players. “I’m prou...

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