Potter magic seals the win for Ashton
A second stunning strike in a week from Ashton's Tom Potter in the 85th minute sealed the points for Ashton after Simon Gallanders had given his team the lead on the hour mark.
It had not been all plain sailing for Ashton however as a lacklustre first half performance allowed Eccleshall three clear sights at goal, but fortunately for the visitors Matt Mills and strike partners Dwayne Spence and Rob Adlington all placed their efforts wide in the first half.
Ashton keeper Andy Paxton also got away with a slight lapse as a long range shot from Paul Brice was spilled and fortunately an on the toes Ashton defender cleared the danger before the Eccleshall strikers good get to the loose ball.
Ashton too had chances as Steve Bennett twice went close with keeper Barry Weston saving and then the second required a goal line clearance by Steve Brunt for Eccleshall. Overall however the usual movement and quality of play was lacking and there was some relief that the score remained at 0-0 at half time.
The second half was a much different affair as Ashton upped the intensity and took the game by the scruff of the neck, with midfielders Alomnd and White particularly impressive. The opening goal came from a route one punt by keeper Paxton who found the head of McVeigh and whose flick landed into the path of Simon Gallanders who volleyed the ball over keeper Weston and into the gaol 1-0.
Adam White shot inches over the bar, as did Eccleshall's Spencer Gunnell and then Gallanders forced Weston into a great save.
Further chances were limited for both sides and with Ashton's mean defence muscling up again the win seemed on the cards for Ashton. The result was put beyond doubt as Tom Potter unleashed a trademark swerving shot that deceived the Eccleshall keeper and flew into the top corner in the 85th minute capping off another terrific game for Potter and one which also earned him his team's Man of the match award for his continuous raids down the left flank for Ashton. 2-0
Eccleshall full back Jack Thorley picked up his teams award with a dogged defensive display to stem the tide of attacks, whilst setting up some decent attacking plays with incisive passing.
The next game for Ashton is the Coop Lancashire County Cup second round tie at Ramsbottom United on Tuesday 6th November - 7.45pm KO. The full draw for the second round is shown below and clearly the winners of this game can look forward to the prospect of a plum quarter final tie against higher league opponents later in the year.
It had not been all plain sailing for Ashton however as a lacklustre first half performance allowed Eccleshall three clear sights at goal, but fortunately for the visitors Matt Mills and strike partners Dwayne Spence and Rob Adlington all placed their efforts wide in the first half.
Ashton keeper Andy Paxton also got away with a slight lapse as a long range shot from Paul Brice was spilled and fortunately an on the toes Ashton defender cleared the danger before the Eccleshall strikers good get to the loose ball.
Ashton too had chances as Steve Bennett twice went close with keeper Barry Weston saving and then the second required a goal line clearance by Steve Brunt for Eccleshall. Overall however the usual movement and quality of play was lacking and there was some relief that the score remained at 0-0 at half time.
The second half was a much different affair as Ashton upped the intensity and took the game by the scruff of the neck, with midfielders Alomnd and White particularly impressive. The opening goal came from a route one punt by keeper Paxton who found the head of McVeigh and whose flick landed into the path of Simon Gallanders who volleyed the ball over keeper Weston and into the gaol 1-0.
Adam White shot inches over the bar, as did Eccleshall's Spencer Gunnell and then Gallanders forced Weston into a great save.
Further chances were limited for both sides and with Ashton's mean defence muscling up again the win seemed on the cards for Ashton. The result was put beyond doubt as Tom Potter unleashed a trademark swerving shot that deceived the Eccleshall keeper and flew into the top corner in the 85th minute capping off another terrific game for Potter and one which also earned him his team's Man of the match award for his continuous raids down the left flank for Ashton. 2-0
Eccleshall full back Jack Thorley picked up his teams award with a dogged defensive display to stem the tide of attacks, whilst setting up some decent attacking plays with incisive passing.
The next game for Ashton is the Coop Lancashire County Cup second round tie at Ramsbottom United on Tuesday 6th November - 7.45pm KO. The full draw for the second round is shown below and clearly the winners of this game can look forward to the prospect of a plum quarter final tie against higher league opponents later in the year.
Atherton Colleries FC v Southport FC
Burscough FC v Bamber Bridge FC
Bacup Borough FC v Barrow AFC
Rossendale United FC v Skelmersdale United FC
Leigh RMI FC v Clitheroe FC
Fleetwood Town FC v Radcliffe Borough FC
Ramsbottom United FC v Ashton Athletic FC
Kendal Town FC v Chorley FC
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