Worcester City (4-4-1-1).

7 Ross – pulled off two stunning saves, tipping over a close-range header and a powerful strike, but it was all in vain.

5 Gallinagh – struggled to deal with winger Richie Allen who was Salford’s biggest threat. Allen was replaced at half-time, but Gallinagh’s afternoon did not get any easier.

5 Hutchison – will be frustrated to get beaten in the air from a corner for Salford’s second goal and was sloppy in possession at times.

6 Oji – was forced off with a thigh injury at the end of the opening period when he had looked in decent form.

7 WEIR – missed a great chance to score, but showed a lot of desire to get forward and tried to make things happen for City. My man of the match.

6 C Hughes – was lively on the ball and worked hard off it before making way for Colby Bishop just after City conceded a third.

5 English – failed to stamp his authority and did not provide enough cover for his back four as Salford took control.

5 Nelson-Addy – a disappointing day at the office for the midfielder whose heavy touch led to the hosts’ opener and was often outmuscled.

6 Keane – did his best to get balls into the box, but wasted a golden opportunity to cut back the deficit moments after the interval.

6 Steele – playing in a more central position, the attacker started brightly, but appeared to let his frustrations get the better of him as the match wore on.

6 L Hughes – hit the post after a wonderful turn in the box, but struggled for chances after that and picked up a bizarre yellow card when he had left the field.

Subs: Sharpe 6 (Oji 45) Bishop 6 (C Hughes 55), Murphy 5 (Hughes 65). Not used: Jackman, Evans.

Salford City (4-2-3-1).

Lynch 6; Nottingham 6, Grand 7, Deaman 7, Brough 6; BURTON 8, Walker 8; Hulme 7, Haughton 7 (Warburton 6, 72), Allen 7 (Poole 7, 45); Phenix 7 (King 6, 72). Not used: Priestly, Atkinson.

Attendance: 1,077.

Referee: Mulraine 6/10.

Match stats: 2/5.

MATCH STATS.

Salford/City.

Shots on: 10/2.

Shot off: 4/2.

Corners: 5/8.

Offsides: 6/2.

Fouls conceded: 11/7.

Yellow: City – L Hughes.