Scunny keeper frustrates Notts

Saturday 24 March 2012 18:10, UK

Goalkeeper Sam Slocombe earned Scunthorpe a point with two superb second-half saves in Saturday's goalless draw at home to Notts County.

First Slocombe reacted brilliantly to turn away a close-range effort from Alan Judge in the League One clash at Glanford Park. Then he flung himself at full stretch to his right to turn a header from Jeff Hughes against a post and away. It secured Scunthorpe their fifth successive draw, stretching their unbeaten run to seven games. For County, it was their first point in three games as they chase a play-off spot. And they might have snatched victory in the 71st minute when striker Lee Hughes, returning to the side after injury, rattled the crossbar with a free header in front of goal.