Bamber Bridge ... 2 Marine ... 0
BRIDGE showed five changes from the side the lost to Stalybridge and the new-look side had a bright new look in spite of the terrible conditions.
Brad Pates hit Bridge into an early lead after keeper Billy Stewart had pulled off a super save from a Karl Robinson rocket.
Pates found himself in space before hitting coolly past Chris Clarke.
Barrie Keeling almost had a second when he smacked the underside of the bar before being scrambled away.
Just before the break Marine should have been level. A poor clearance fell for David Thompson but he shot inches wide.
On the hour Whittaker made it 2-0 with a brave, diving header from a Pryers cross.
It was a very welcome three points for Bridge who have been struggling in the lower reaches of the Unibond Premier League for most of the season.
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