Venue: Plains Road, Mapperley, Nottingham.
Competition: EMCL
Referee: Martin Edwards
Scorers: Jamie Disney (47), Matt Weightman (48)
Line-ups:
Ian Williams - thank you for the team sheet
We enjoy our visits to Plains Road, although the football often leaves a lot to be desired! So it was tonight as the Miners welcomed Derbyshire outfit Stapenhill FC - and ended the game with nothing. Two quick goals after the break were enough to give the visitors the three points, but they can thank keeper Ben Gough for producing two spectacular, top drawer saves midway through the second half that kept their lead intact.
Nice programme - full colour - thanks again, Ian!
Gedling should have taken the lead early on in proceedings, but squandered umpteen decent chances. It seems that they can create plenty, but lack that killer touch up front.
Stapenhill appeared to be a little suspect at the back and looked to be there for the taking, but the home team failed to capitalise on some poor defending and we went in at the break goal-less.
Gedling midfield player Kelvin Mushambi joined us after the break. He is currently on the injured list, but hopes to be back in action very soon. We had a great time reminiscing about our friendship - it certainly stretches back a while! Thanks for the charity contribution, Mushy - top man, great friend.
He was not too happy when his team conceded two quick goals straight from the restart. The first came with only 90 seconds played, a move down the right culminating with a low drive from JAMIE DISNEY flying across Danby into the far corner.
The second came just a minute later, this time Danby deciding to race out of his area to try and close the ball down, but MATT WEIGHTMAN saw him coming and gently lobbed the ball over him and into the gaping, open goal.
Gedling tried to get back into the game, but buoyed by their two goal advantage the visiting defence worked hard to keep the home team at bay - even when chances fell to the Miners, they found Ben Gough a tough nut to crack. One save in particular from Jevon Seaton was superb, the keeper tipping the ball over as it looked destined to hit the top corner.
Overall, not a very good game, but as I said earlier we enjoy visiting Plains Road and we will be going back soon. F-T 0-2
Admission: £4.00
Programme: £1.00
Attendance: 52
Charity: £1.50
