Second half fightback secures a point for 'Latics
AAFC 2 PADIHAM FC 2
A great second half comeback by the home side grabbed a point against Padiham, much fancied to push for promotion again this season after narrowly missing out to Winsford and Runcorn last term.
Padiham showed their promotion credentials in the first half with two strikes in the 15th and 16th minutes to leave Ashton shell shocked, as first Vinnie Braine pounced on a loose ball after a Padiham corner, and then strike partner Gareth Baker made the most of a static Ashton back line rushing through the slide the ball past Andy Paxton in the Ashton goal.
Missing the defensive duo of skipper Steve Rothwell and Mike Burke for the first time this season Ashton could have started to feel sorry for themselves, but none of that and slowly but surely the home side regained its composure, held Padiham at bay and then started to create openings of their own.
Ashton's best chance of the half fell to the lively Daniel Hitchen who beat his marker and shot the wrong side of the post, into the side netting. HT 0-2
The second half was a total contrast to the first with Ashton out of the blocks at breakneck speed and with Padiham now on the back foot the introduction of substitute Steve Bennett in the 65th minute proved to be a turning point in the game as he took advantage of Ashton's dominance piercing holes in the Padiham defence on several occasions.
The Ashton pressure brought its reward as Bennett's efforts produced a cross that fell to Adam White whose early shot beat Padiham keeper Matt Jackson in the 69th minute. 1-2
An immediate tactical change and the introduction of sub Danny Burrows allowed Ashton to maintain forward momentum and from a corner Chris Lawton drove the ball in to the net from close range to end a goalmouth scramble in the 72 minute. 2-2
Chris Lawton equalised for Ashton
The final 15 minutes saw half chances for both sides but in the end a draw was a fair result on the balance of play - the proverbial game of two halfs.
Influential sub Steve Bennett received the man of the match award for Ashton acting as the catalyst for the fightback although credit the whole team especially defenders Chris Lawton and Pat Aspinall who were all superb throughout the match.
For Padiham hard working striker Gareth Baker got the Padiham plaudit.
A great second half comeback by the home side grabbed a point against Padiham, much fancied to push for promotion again this season after narrowly missing out to Winsford and Runcorn last term.
Padiham showed their promotion credentials in the first half with two strikes in the 15th and 16th minutes to leave Ashton shell shocked, as first Vinnie Braine pounced on a loose ball after a Padiham corner, and then strike partner Gareth Baker made the most of a static Ashton back line rushing through the slide the ball past Andy Paxton in the Ashton goal.
Missing the defensive duo of skipper Steve Rothwell and Mike Burke for the first time this season Ashton could have started to feel sorry for themselves, but none of that and slowly but surely the home side regained its composure, held Padiham at bay and then started to create openings of their own.
Ashton's best chance of the half fell to the lively Daniel Hitchen who beat his marker and shot the wrong side of the post, into the side netting. HT 0-2
The second half was a total contrast to the first with Ashton out of the blocks at breakneck speed and with Padiham now on the back foot the introduction of substitute Steve Bennett in the 65th minute proved to be a turning point in the game as he took advantage of Ashton's dominance piercing holes in the Padiham defence on several occasions.
Adam White pulled one back
The Ashton pressure brought its reward as Bennett's efforts produced a cross that fell to Adam White whose early shot beat Padiham keeper Matt Jackson in the 69th minute. 1-2An immediate tactical change and the introduction of sub Danny Burrows allowed Ashton to maintain forward momentum and from a corner Chris Lawton drove the ball in to the net from close range to end a goalmouth scramble in the 72 minute. 2-2
Chris Lawton equalised for Ashton
The final 15 minutes saw half chances for both sides but in the end a draw was a fair result on the balance of play - the proverbial game of two halfs.
Influential sub Steve Bennett received the man of the match award for Ashton acting as the catalyst for the fightback although credit the whole team especially defenders Chris Lawton and Pat Aspinall who were all superb throughout the match.
For Padiham hard working striker Gareth Baker got the Padiham plaudit.
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