Altrincham drew 1-1 with Halifax Town in a match that shifted momentum several times before settling into an absorbing contest across the ninety minutes.
Halifax made the stronger early impression. AJ Warburton's contribution in the 14th minute set the visitors' tempo, and Matty Kosylo added further threat on 20 minutes as Halifax looked to press their advantage. Isaac Marriott and Shaun Hobson were both involved before the interval, giving Halifax a purposeful first half that Altrincham struggled to contain with any consistency.
The second half brought a different complexion. Tom Crawford's involvement on 57 minutes signalled Altrincham beginning to find a foothold, and Cody Johnson added further pressure on 63 minutes. William Hugill drew Halifax level on 70 minutes, before David Kawa's effort on 75 minutes gave the hosts something to hold onto.
Kieron Morris responded for Halifax on 80 minutes to keep the contest alive. A crowded four-minute spell around the 84th minute saw Jake Cooper, Ollie Crankshaw, Eddy Jones and Otis Khan all enter the action, suggesting both benches were searching for a decisive intervention. Jay Turner-Cooke's late effort in stoppage time could not separate the sides.
The draw felt an honest reflection of the afternoon. Halifax carried the greater threat in the opening period, but Altrincham showed enough resilience in the second half to earn a share of the points.
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