7pm 20 May2013
West Riding County Amateur League, Division One Cup Final at Overthorpe Sports Club FC
AFC Emley reserves 1 Halifax Irish Club 4 (att 90)
Four goals in a storming first half performance earned Halifax Irish Club a deserved trophy at the expense of Emley's second team
AFC Emley actually the began the game well, but they had no answer once Halifax Irish had found their stride. They were first to every lose ball, more committed with every challenge and looked like the team who cared about winning the cup the most.
In fact, Emley's keeper had pulled off at least three great saves before Halifax Irish got in front. By half time the lead was 4-0 and the contest was effectively over.
The second half could have been a non event, but an early goal back gave Emley brief hope of a comeback. Although it didn't materialise there was still much to enjoy, as they pushed forward trying to save the game while remaining vulnerable on the break.
The choice of venue was a good one for me, as Overthorpe's newish home was the only West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division ground I'd not visited. It's a work in progress, although the pitch is railed off, and being high up the far side offers a fine view towards Dewsbury.
West Riding County Amateur League, Division One Cup Final at Overthorpe Sports Club FC
AFC Emley reserves 1 Halifax Irish Club 4 (att 90)
Four goals in a storming first half performance earned Halifax Irish Club a deserved trophy at the expense of Emley's second team
AFC Emley actually the began the game well, but they had no answer once Halifax Irish had found their stride. They were first to every lose ball, more committed with every challenge and looked like the team who cared about winning the cup the most.
In fact, Emley's keeper had pulled off at least three great saves before Halifax Irish got in front. By half time the lead was 4-0 and the contest was effectively over.
The second half could have been a non event, but an early goal back gave Emley brief hope of a comeback. Although it didn't materialise there was still much to enjoy, as they pushed forward trying to save the game while remaining vulnerable on the break.
The choice of venue was a good one for me, as Overthorpe's newish home was the only West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division ground I'd not visited. It's a work in progress, although the pitch is railed off, and being high up the far side offers a fine view towards Dewsbury.
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