Newport bounce back to record comprehensive victory over Harrogate

Newport bounced back from a drubbing in midweek with a comprehensive 3-0 League Two home win over Harrogate.

Exiles head coach Nelson Jardim demanded a reaction from his players after Tuesday’s 5-0 loss at Accrington and they delivered.

There were just 90 seconds on the clock when the recalled Cameron Evans headed in Shane McLoughlin’s corner from close range.

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County doubled their advantage after 15 minutes from another corner – this time delivered by Anthony Glennon from the right.

Courtney Baker-Richardson claimed the goal as the ball was bundled in from close range, possibly via a defender.

Josh March, Ellis Taylor and Anthony O’Connor missed chances to claw a goal back for the visitors before the break.

And former Newport midfielder Bryn Morris hit the crossbar with a free-kick five minutes after half-time.

But County captain James Clarke made sure of the three points in the 61st minute when he rifled a shot into the roof of the net after Bobby Kamwa’s spectacular overhead effort was well saved by James Belshaw.

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