2pm 15 December 2012
Middlesex County League, Premier Division
British Airways 1 Hillingdon 1 (att 20)
I was in west London for the weekend, and after a very wet Friday I remembered that British Airways home ground, The Concorde Club in Cranford, was apparently a reliable option in wet weather.
The pitch was in perfect condition, and I assume the well-maintained venue benefits from expert ground staff. The main pitch is closest to the clubhouse, and was roped off with dugouts. Step seven grounds vary depending on the league, and by Middlesex County League standards this is among the better ones.
The game was also among the better ones, and the standard of some football would easily have matched teams playing higher up the pyramid. Table-topping British Airways would have expected to win this, but mid-table Hillingdon played well and matched them.
Surprisingly, with both sides creating so many chances, the first half was goalless. Hillingdon went ahead after around an hour, but their lead lasted less then two minutes. As well as a goal each, both sides hit the woodwork (or whatever goal frames are made from these days) three times.
In the closing minutes Hillingdon were hanging on somewhat, but over the 90 minutes they deserved their point.
Middlesex County League, Premier Division
British Airways 1 Hillingdon 1 (att 20)
I was in west London for the weekend, and after a very wet Friday I remembered that British Airways home ground, The Concorde Club in Cranford, was apparently a reliable option in wet weather.
The pitch was in perfect condition, and I assume the well-maintained venue benefits from expert ground staff. The main pitch is closest to the clubhouse, and was roped off with dugouts. Step seven grounds vary depending on the league, and by Middlesex County League standards this is among the better ones.
The game was also among the better ones, and the standard of some football would easily have matched teams playing higher up the pyramid. Table-topping British Airways would have expected to win this, but mid-table Hillingdon played well and matched them.
Surprisingly, with both sides creating so many chances, the first half was goalless. Hillingdon went ahead after around an hour, but their lead lasted less then two minutes. As well as a goal each, both sides hit the woodwork (or whatever goal frames are made from these days) three times.
In the closing minutes Hillingdon were hanging on somewhat, but over the 90 minutes they deserved their point.
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