The Ravens drew 2-2 with FC St Helens on Saturday evening as the Stripes staged a second half comeback.
While leading 2-0 at halftime, the Ravens ensured they are unbeaten in the two games.
Rick Holden’s side started brightly and Joe Middleton had the first sight at goal inside the opening minutes but his effort was saved by keeper Joe Mason.
Mason then soon denied Luke Booth from giving the Ravens the lead as he made another good save down to his left.
Despite that early pressure, St Helens could’ve taken the lead from their first real attack but Harry Scarborough was flagged offside after poking home from close range.
After Middleton was fouled, Mason made another great stop from the resulting free kick as Karl Clark flicked on Sam Gelling’s whipped cross.
Mason could do nothing moments later as Clark reacted quickest to head home after Higgins flicked on Whitley’s corner.
The Ravens would double their lead almost instantly as Whitley brilliantly picked out Higgins, who ghosted into the area and headed past Mason to make it 2-0.
Second Half
The Stripes started the second half much brighter and pulled on back on 56 minutes when Harry Scarborough covered a cross from the left which left Mark Blair with no chance.
Much like the Ravens in the first half, St Helens scored twice in a matter of moments.
With the ball looking like it may have gone out on the left flank, nothing was given and when Blair came to collect the cross, he dropped it and fouled James Murphy to give away a penalty.
Scarborough stepped up and sent Blair the wrong way to make it 2-2 with 60 minutes on the clock.
Despite both sides having 30 minutes to find a breakthrough, neither ever really did as the game slowed down and both teams looked happy to settle for a draw.
The Ravens next game is on Saturday October 25 away at City of Liverpool.
