1st August 2006 Irlam MS 0 Ashton Athletic 2 Hindsford Trophy Semi Final
Ashton travelled across to Irlam for the semi final of the Hindsford Cup in determined mood and took the game to Irlam from the start, with young Goalkeeper Joe Brobbin having little to do, easing into his first game for the Club.
The defence was sound throughout the game and even the loss of skipper Mike Watson from the heart of the defence did not affect the teams confident start, as another debutant Gary Crompton got back into competitive football with a solid performance in his first game for Ashton in the pre season build up.
Concerted pressure on the Irlam back line during the first half finally produced dividends as Mike Rhead produced an excellent finish for his third goal in four games.
The second half saw Ashton once again take the initiative and good defensive work through the midfield and back line prevented any clear chances for Irlam.
It was only in the dying minutes that Irlam threw caution to the wind pushing everyone forward on a corner, even the keeper. However two excellent "body on the line" blocks by Steve Rothwell cleared the ball to Paul Mc Veigh who punted the ball from his own half into the empty Irlam net to make the final score 2-0 to Ashton and secure the cup final spot.
Man of the Match for Ashton was Mike Rhead, although all the defenders were also outstanding throughout.
The defence was sound throughout the game and even the loss of skipper Mike Watson from the heart of the defence did not affect the teams confident start, as another debutant Gary Crompton got back into competitive football with a solid performance in his first game for Ashton in the pre season build up.
Concerted pressure on the Irlam back line during the first half finally produced dividends as Mike Rhead produced an excellent finish for his third goal in four games.
The second half saw Ashton once again take the initiative and good defensive work through the midfield and back line prevented any clear chances for Irlam.
It was only in the dying minutes that Irlam threw caution to the wind pushing everyone forward on a corner, even the keeper. However two excellent "body on the line" blocks by Steve Rothwell cleared the ball to Paul Mc Veigh who punted the ball from his own half into the empty Irlam net to make the final score 2-0 to Ashton and secure the cup final spot.
Man of the Match for Ashton was Mike Rhead, although all the defenders were also outstanding throughout.
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