Morecambe frustrate Exeter in stalemate

Exeter failed to break down Morecambe’s stubborn resistance and had to settle for a point in a goalless draw at St James Park.

The hosts were the more dominant team throughout the 90 minutes, but there were very few clear-cut chances for either side.

Midfielder Nicky Law headed the best of those wide form 12 yards, from Pierce Sweeney’s cross, while Morecambe’s Steven Old almost put through his own goal when he sliced a Craig Woodman cross the wrong way.

Pierce Sweeney struck the top of the crossbar for Exeter, which was the closest either side came to scoring, while Morecambe’s best chance came when Kevin Ellison headed narrowly wide from 10 yards.

Rhys Oates smashed a shot just too high with a rare Morecambe counter-attack, while Andrew Tutte brought a fine save out of Christy Pym with a well-hit free kick.

However, it was a superb defensive performance from Jim Bentley’s side as Exeter struggled to create anything at all.

Dean Moxey headed wide as time ticked away for the Grecians, but that was as close as they came as the away side held firm for a deserved share of the spoils.