Venue: Watnall Road, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
Scorers:
Town - Davidson (77)
Clipstone - Ord (63), Owen (64), Collen (80), White (88)
This game was a little nondescript for the first 45 minutes, but it certainly entertained us in the second period!
We spent the first half in the company of Clippo press officer Nigel Spalding - no doubt his match report will be much fuller than mine, but trust me, he will not be writing too much about the first period!!
Great to have Kev back on the road - unfortunately he had to leave early as his daughter was unwell.
It was good to see our old friend Brian Dennett again - thanks for the charity contribution, Brian - most welcome!
We were with Brett Marshall for the second half - Brett says he is pleased to have handed the Clipstone managerial reigns over to Chris Millington - and is looking forward to the coming season as Chairman of the club, rather than as Chairman/Manager.
The home team play in the CML South and looked comfortable against their NCEL1 opponents as the first half progressed - both teams looked solid in defence, but seemed lacking up top, and it was no surprise when the half ended goal-less. H-T 0-0
We had to wait until the 63rd minute for the first goal, a shot from Matty Ord from 10 yards that gave home keeper James Beddingham no chance.
Seconds later the visitors doubled their lead after a superb passing move down the left culminated with a simple close range tap in from Blake Owen.
To be fair to Hucknall, they kept going and were rewarded with a goal of their own on 77 - Cameron Davidson beating the off-side trap and running into the box, side-stepping the keeper before slotting home.
Clipstone cannot actually sign Lewis Collen, as he is only 15 years young, but he finished like an old pro with 10 to play, smashing the ball home at the near post. One to watch I reckon - he's a big lad, for one so young!
The final goal of the game was a gem. Ryan Hindley's right wing corner was met at the far post by Dan White - the defender rising salmon like to head powerfully home. F-T 1-4
Admission: £2
Attendance: h/c 50
Charity: £3.75
The home team play in the CML South and looked comfortable against their NCEL1 opponents as the first half progressed - both teams looked solid in defence, but seemed lacking up top, and it was no surprise when the half ended goal-less. H-T 0-0
We had to wait until the 63rd minute for the first goal, a shot from Matty Ord from 10 yards that gave home keeper James Beddingham no chance.
Seconds later the visitors doubled their lead after a superb passing move down the left culminated with a simple close range tap in from Blake Owen.
To be fair to Hucknall, they kept going and were rewarded with a goal of their own on 77 - Cameron Davidson beating the off-side trap and running into the box, side-stepping the keeper before slotting home.
Clipstone cannot actually sign Lewis Collen, as he is only 15 years young, but he finished like an old pro with 10 to play, smashing the ball home at the near post. One to watch I reckon - he's a big lad, for one so young!
The final goal of the game was a gem. Ryan Hindley's right wing corner was met at the far post by Dan White - the defender rising salmon like to head powerfully home. F-T 1-4
Admission: £2
Attendance: h/c 50
Charity: £3.75
