A hectic first 15 minutes saw the team go 2 - Nil down with Poole playing good football and looking as though they might dominate the first half to effectively finish the game.
Nidd slowly clawed themselves back in to the game and after a slight change in formation the lads started to play the passing game they enjoy. Despite some robust challenges Nidd continued to press and just before half time Plant's corner was converted at the near post by Philips, his second of the campaign, a timely intervention.
Clark playing his first game of the season floated a perfectly flighted ball rom a free kick with Hodgson going close to equalise.
The second half started brightly and the teams were level after 15 mins with Nidd taking the lead with 20 minutes to go. Unfortunately, the nature of the game took a bad tempered turn but pleasingly the Nidd players just got on with the business of playing football how it should be played. Sowray in goal was outstanding with crucial saves from strong Poole attacks.
Philips and Clark took the goals in the second half and Nidd ran out 3-2 winners, their third victory away from home on the bounce. A solid performance and one which every member of the squad played their part in, showed respect and remained level headed.
Sowray, Walmsley, Webster, Dougal, Beeley, Clark, Owens, Philips, Palmer, Plant, Hodgson, Kadic, Sheerins.
Philips (2), Clark (1)
