Third-placed Coalville Town, already assured of a top five finish, almost put an end to Rugby Town`s chances of making the play-offs after a nine-goal thriller at Owen Street.
The opening goal came after 11 minutes when visiting keeper Courtney Belfod missed a back pass from Tom Ryan and the ball rolled over his foot into the back of the net. Alex Dean made it 2-0 after 31 minutes but two quick goals from Steve Towers and Mitch Piggon pulled Valley level and then Towers out the visitors ahead right on half-time.
Alex Troke levelled on the hour-mark, only for Kurtis Revan to restore Rugby`s lead seconds later. Josh Raven equalised four minutes after that and Dean`s second with 15 minutes to go sealed the Ravens`s win and third spot.
Leek Town`s slim chances also went on Tuesday as they were beaten 2-0 at Christchurch Meadow by Belper Town, for whom Alex Steadman after 28 minutes and Laurence Constable in the 90th minute were on the mark.
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