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City of Liverpool defeated by Trafford after spirited display

CITY OF LIVERPOOL put in a spirited display but ultimately came away with defeat at Trafford on Saturday. 

The hosts went ahead after 32 minutes when Aaron Fleming coolly slotted home from close range, with the Purps aggrieved that the linesman did not flag for a forward being offside in the build-up. 

The lead didn’t last long though, as James Edgar capitalised on a defensive mistake to restore parity four minutes later, firing home left-footed after Trafford’s Harry Norris squandered possession in his own box. 

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