29 November 2011
Leicestershire Senior Cup, Second Round
Harborough Town 2 Rothley Imperial 1 (att 36)
Second time I've seen Rothley this month, and like last time it was a good game. Rothley effectively play one league lower than Harborough, but scored early in a first half in which they looked the better side.
Perhaps it was having the stiff and chilly breeze at their backs which aided Rothley in the first period, as soon after half time Harborough levelled, and went on to control the half. With the temperature dropping I didn't fancy extra time, so was relieved with Harborough got a deserved winner about five minutes from time.
This was my second visit to see a team called Harborough Town at this venue, but the old pitch, used by the current club's predecessors, is now an all weather pitch. The new ground is next door, and is entered via an impressive clubhouse, housing a bar, tea bar and even a shop selling club shirts and merchandise.
The ground itself is rather featureless, with just a small covered standing area, presumably to comply with ground grading. It's only Harborough's second season at this level though, so the ground should perhaps be seen more as a work in progress.
Ground no 3,667
Leicestershire Senior Cup, Second Round
Harborough Town 2 Rothley Imperial 1 (att 36)
Second time I've seen Rothley this month, and like last time it was a good game. Rothley effectively play one league lower than Harborough, but scored early in a first half in which they looked the better side.
Perhaps it was having the stiff and chilly breeze at their backs which aided Rothley in the first period, as soon after half time Harborough levelled, and went on to control the half. With the temperature dropping I didn't fancy extra time, so was relieved with Harborough got a deserved winner about five minutes from time.
This was my second visit to see a team called Harborough Town at this venue, but the old pitch, used by the current club's predecessors, is now an all weather pitch. The new ground is next door, and is entered via an impressive clubhouse, housing a bar, tea bar and even a shop selling club shirts and merchandise.
The ground itself is rather featureless, with just a small covered standing area, presumably to comply with ground grading. It's only Harborough's second season at this level though, so the ground should perhaps be seen more as a work in progress.
Ground no 3,667
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