Scunthorpe overcome early setback to see off Solihull Moors

Celtic Training Session – Lennoxtown Training Complex – Tuesday August 18thplaceholder image
Celtic Training Session – Lennoxtown Training Complex – Tuesday August 18th

The Iron were behind for just four minutes.

Scunthorpe eased to a 3-1 home victory over Solihull Moors despite falling behind in their National League clash.

Jacob Wakeling opened the scoring, collecting an Alex Whitmore header to net from close range in the 26th minute as the visitors searched for their first points of the season.

But the Iron responded quickly, with Jacob Butterfield’s deflected effort levelling the scoreline just four minutes later.

James Gale put the hosts ahead in the 56th minute with a close-range effort.

And Alfie Beestin wrapped up his side’s first win of the season in the 76th minute when he turned and fired a shot across goal into the far corner.

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