Chasetown secured a late 1-1 draw against Congleton on Saturday, thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser from Matt Funge in challenging weather conditions. The match, held on a heavily waterlogged pitch, saw both teams struggle to maintain fluid play as the elements worsened throughout the 90 minutes.

Early in the contest, Chasetown pressed hard with Dylan Thomas forcing a notable save from Congleton goalkeeper Dave Parton following a powerful shot in the opening quarter-hour. The home side’s defense also held firm, with captain Nathan Cameron making a crucial block to deny Shakeel Jones Griffiths.

Congleton managed to take the lead in the first half, though specific details about the goal were not provided. Despite the adverse weather and deteriorating pitch conditions, both teams continued to create opportunities. Niall Osborne came close for Chasetown when his shot narrowly missed the target, while Congleton’s Josh Wood tested goalkeeper Keaton Moseley with a dipping attempt that was tipped over.

As the match neared its conclusion, Chasetown mounted a late push, and Funge capitalised in the third minute of stoppage time to level the score. The draw allowed Chasetown to claim a valuable point in difficult conditions, with both sides demonstrating resilience and competitive spirit throughout.