Crewe 2-2 Notts County: Match Report

In-form Chris Dagnall helps Crewe to a point against Notts CountyChris Dagnall scored his eighth goal in 10 games as Crewe fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw with Notts County.Dagnall cancelled out Adam Campbell's early opener for the Magpies, who extended their unbeaten run to five games.Skipper Michael O'Connor restored the visitors' lead with a second-half finish against his former club, but their hopes of recording a fifth straight win were dashed when James Jones made amends for gifting County their early lead.Jones' loose pass was seized on by Campbell who drove a low shot into the bottom corner after nine minutes.Goalkeeper Ben Garratt came to Crewe's rescue when he turned veteran striker Shola Ameobi's first-time effort around a post.But Dagnall raced clear to slide the ball under Adam Collin to level in the 39th minute.Notts County emerged strongly after the restart and after Garratt pawed Carl Dickinson's free-kick over the crossbar they were back in front in the 51st minute when Jon Stead laid the ball off for O'Connor to tuck home.But Crewe secured a share of the spoils in the 66th minute when Dagnall's shot was blocked and Jones volleyed in the looping ball.

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