STARS ABROAD: Free-scoring Obiero strikes again as Harper, Zech feature for their clubs
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The goal extended Obiero’s fine run of form, which began with a brace against Braintree Town before he also found the net against Tamworth in a midweek clash
Kenyan forward Micah Obiero continued his impressive scoring run, netting his fourth goal in three matches as Wealdstone thrashed Solihull Moors 5-1 at Grosvenor Vale to register their third straight win in the National League.
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Connor McAvoy headed the Stones into a half-time lead before Sean Adarkwa, Nathan Tshikuna, Obiero and Junior Tiensia all scored in the second half, while Conor Wilkinson grabbed Solihull’s consolation.
Former Fulham defender McAvoy gave the hosts the lead in the 13th minute when he headed home from Tshikuna’s free-kick for his fourth league goal of the season.
Wealdstone took full control early in the second half with two quick goals in three minutes.
Adarkwa cut in from the left and fired a low shot home in the 56th minute before Tshikuna made space on the edge of the box and buried his effort.
Wilkinson pulled one back for Solihull shortly after the hour mark, but the Stones restored their three-goal cushion when Obiero calmly slotted home the fourth.
Tiensia then wrapped up the scoring with a close-range finish in the 71st minute.
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The goal extended Obiero’s fine run of form, which began with a brace against Braintree Town before he also found the net against Tamworth in a midweek clash.
So far this season, the Kenyan attacker has featured in 33 matches, starting 28 of them, averaging 78 minutes per game while contributing eight goals and three assists.
Harper features in Walsall's victory
Defender Vincent Harper came off the bench in the 66th minute for Walsall as they secured a win over Crewe Alexandra.
Two goals from Albert Adomah helped caretaker coach Darren Byfield secure victory in his first match in charge after replacing Mat Sadler, who was sacked following a poor run of results.
Adomah opened the scoring in the fourth minute, flicking Charlie Lakin’s delivery past goalkeeper Ian Lawlor despite protests from the Crewe defense for offside.
Crewe had chances to respond, but Walsall eventually sealed the victory late in the game.
Adomah first supplied Aaron Pressley with a perfect cross for a close-range finish before adding his second in stoppage time with a delicate chip over Lawlor.
During his 24-minute cameo, Harper made two defensive contributions, including two clearances and a recovery. He won his only ground duel and two aerial duels.
The defender recorded ten touches, completed all three of his passes for 100 percent passing accuracy, and was fouled once. He also registered a total ball-carrying distance of 48.9 meters.
The win ended a three-match losing streak for Walsall, who now sit tenth in the EFL League Two table with 56 points from 37 matches, three points outside the promotion playoff places.
Zech Obiero sees action for Tranmere
Elsewhere, Zech Obiero continued to gain more minutes with Tranmere Rovers as they played out a goalless draw with Fleetwood Town.
Obiero, who recently earned a call-up to the Kenya national football team, played for 64 minutes before being replaced by Charlie Whitaker.
The match marked the first game in charge for Tranmere boss Pete Wild, who was appointed earlier in the week as the club battles to avoid relegation.
Both sides created chances in a match lacking real quality; Fleetwood’s Harrison Neal came closest before the break, but Tranmere goalkeeper Mario Marosi produced a brilliant reflex save to keep the scores level.
After the restart, Stephen Negru saw his header tipped over by Jay Lynch while Elliot Bonds rattled the crossbar for Fleetwood with 15 minutes remaining.
Operating just behind the striker, Obiero had 17 touches and completed one successful dribble.
He also registered a key pass and recorded three carries covering a total distance of 48.5 meters.
Defensively, he made two recoveries and blocked one shot while winning two of his five ground duels.
Tranmere currently sit 20th in the League Two standings with 36 points from 37 matches, seven points above the relegation zone.