Saturday 15th September 2007 - Holker OB 0 AAFC 1
Ashton took the long trip up to Barrow and added to the 8 league and cup unbeaten run, and in the process moved into third in the league as other top half teams faltered.
Ashton's intentions were clear from the start of the game as first Dave Sherlock and then Simon Gallanders got strikes at goal way in the first couple of minutes.
Ashton dominated possession and territory as Holker struggled up the hill and against a strong wind and although Ashton struggled to find fluency they always looked comfortable with chances for Steve Bennett after good work from Paul McVeigh then a Gallanders shot that was deflected wide for a corner.
Then the breakthrough as good interplay between Steve Bennett and Dave Sherlock allowed Sherlock to find an inch perfect cross for Gallenders at the back post, who powered home his header and gave Holker keeper Stephens no chance. 1-0 to Ashton.
Gallenders (pictured below from previous match)
does the trick with the head this time, giving Ashton a deserved lead
The Holker attacks were limited by the rock solid Ashton defence restricting the home side to long range efforts from Southward and Moore, whilst Ashton had more clear cut efforts by Steve Wallace and Steve Bennett well saved by Stephens. HT 1-0
The second half again saw Ashton on top despite being against the elements and left Andy Paxton in the Ashton goal a virtual spectator. Ashton should have increased the lead as a rasping shot from Mike Burke was too hot to handle for keeper Stephens who spilled the shot into the path of on rushing striker Dave Sherlock who blasted home from close range. The Ashton celebrations were short lived as to everyone's amazement assistant referee Daly flagged for an offside.
5 other dubious decisions by the same official denied Ashton one on one charges on the Ashton goal at least 3 of which were not even close to being offside, with deep players making runs to break the offside trap but retreating forwards being the ones ruled offside. Holker's second half efforts were limited to set plays and long range efforts causing the back line little discomfort.
As the game went on Adam White, Dan Hitchen and Tom Potter all had good positions to increase the lead however at the final whistle Ashton had to settle for the 1-0 scoreline, but more importantly all three points that allows the squad to move forward with confidence to next Saturdays FA Vase second qualification round at Congleton Town.
MoM for Ashton was the industrious and constant threat Steve Bennett, whilst young defender Gareth Smith got his teams award coming to his teams rescue with well timed tackles throughout the game.
Ashton's reserve team fought back from a 1-3 deficit against a slick Nelson team to claim all three points with a 4-3 win. Ashton goals were scored by Tarpey, Gillespie and two from Martin Ormesher and they can look forward with confidence to the midweek Derby against Ashton Town Reserves..
Ashton's intentions were clear from the start of the game as first Dave Sherlock and then Simon Gallanders got strikes at goal way in the first couple of minutes.
Ashton dominated possession and territory as Holker struggled up the hill and against a strong wind and although Ashton struggled to find fluency they always looked comfortable with chances for Steve Bennett after good work from Paul McVeigh then a Gallanders shot that was deflected wide for a corner.
Then the breakthrough as good interplay between Steve Bennett and Dave Sherlock allowed Sherlock to find an inch perfect cross for Gallenders at the back post, who powered home his header and gave Holker keeper Stephens no chance. 1-0 to Ashton.
Gallenders (pictured below from previous match)
does the trick with the head this time, giving Ashton a deserved lead
The Holker attacks were limited by the rock solid Ashton defence restricting the home side to long range efforts from Southward and Moore, whilst Ashton had more clear cut efforts by Steve Wallace and Steve Bennett well saved by Stephens. HT 1-0
The second half again saw Ashton on top despite being against the elements and left Andy Paxton in the Ashton goal a virtual spectator. Ashton should have increased the lead as a rasping shot from Mike Burke was too hot to handle for keeper Stephens who spilled the shot into the path of on rushing striker Dave Sherlock who blasted home from close range. The Ashton celebrations were short lived as to everyone's amazement assistant referee Daly flagged for an offside.
5 other dubious decisions by the same official denied Ashton one on one charges on the Ashton goal at least 3 of which were not even close to being offside, with deep players making runs to break the offside trap but retreating forwards being the ones ruled offside. Holker's second half efforts were limited to set plays and long range efforts causing the back line little discomfort.
As the game went on Adam White, Dan Hitchen and Tom Potter all had good positions to increase the lead however at the final whistle Ashton had to settle for the 1-0 scoreline, but more importantly all three points that allows the squad to move forward with confidence to next Saturdays FA Vase second qualification round at Congleton Town.
MoM for Ashton was the industrious and constant threat Steve Bennett, whilst young defender Gareth Smith got his teams award coming to his teams rescue with well timed tackles throughout the game.
Ashton's reserve team fought back from a 1-3 deficit against a slick Nelson team to claim all three points with a 4-3 win. Ashton goals were scored by Tarpey, Gillespie and two from Martin Ormesher and they can look forward with confidence to the midweek Derby against Ashton Town Reserves..
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