Fife’s double helps leaders to edge past spirited Racing Club

A fluctuating first half saw plenty of anxious moments for visiting keeper Adam Whitehouse, who had to be alert to clear an underhit backpass following good pressure from Leigh Phillips and produce a fine save from a Harry Jervis effort.

When the keeper was beaten, Rob Tomlinson was on hand to clear off the line.

Gary Fife and Dave Berks got shots away at the other end, while Jethro Jarrett grazed the angle after being put through by Fife.

The visitors broke the deadlock in the 40th minute when good approach play from Sam Bell allowed Fife to fire past Ryan Bennett.

The introduction of Richard Allen after the break livened up Brocton and they doubled their lead thanks to Bell.

Two-nil quickly became three when a mix-up in the Racing Club defence allowed Fife to convert Bell’s cross.

However, despite the deficit, Warwick regained their composure and were rewarded when Jordan Cullaine-Liburd scored at the second attempt after a forceful run from the right-back.

With Racers threatening a comeback, Brocton boss John Berks sent on experienced heads in Ben Harrison and Paul McMahon to see out time and help the Badgers claim the three points.

Racing Club travel to face Bromsgrove Sporting in the league tomorrow before a trip to Nuneaton Griff in the Birmingham Midweek Challenge Cup on Wednesday evening.