Wednesday 23rd April 2008 - DAISY HILL 0 ASHTON ATHLETIC 5

DAISY HILL 0 ASHTON ATHLETIC 5

Vodkat Legaue Division Two

Ashton bounced back in great style after the disappointing semi final exit in the Wigan Cup against Garswood United on Monday, with a demolition of basement Club Daisy Hill.

A 5^th minute headed goal by Danny Burrows from a deep cross from Paul Bohannon set the visitors on their way but despite dominating possession the Daisy Hill back line held firm to restrict further sights at goal to a double strike from Mark Court, the first blocked and the second well saved by Daisy keeper Scott Moore. HT 1-0

Danny Burrows opened Ashton's account with a fine header

In the second half Ashton visibly upped the tempo and as early as the 48^th minute were denied
by a brave block on the line as a Chris Lawton volley struck full back Nick Irwin full in the face and away to safety.

Within 5 minutes Ashton had increased the lead as direct play by Mike Burke and James
Lawless released Steve Wallace who finished coolly, 2-0 . Ashton hit a purple patch and two minutes later a Simon Gallanders threaded pass found James Lawless who drew the keeper and fired home to make it 3-0.

Lawless makes it three but suffers
knee injury shortly afterwards

Gallanders was involved again as his cross from the left reached Lawless beyond the back post whose early return ball found Adam White breaking into the box to tuck away his 6^th goal of the season. 4-0

Daisy Hill finally managed to break through the resolute Ashton defence in the 68^th minute but a superb reaction save by Hewitt denied Darrell Gavin any consolation for his side.

In the 82^nd minute substitute Phil Williams then fed Richard Sharpe who had his first shot blocked by keeper Moore but his second effort found the back of the net for his 5^th goal in as many games. 5-0

The solid debuts of two 17 year olds, Phil Williams and Jonathon Bridge, introduced midway through the second half was a major plus on top of the excellent all round team performance and the only negative from the evening’s work for Ashton was the unfortunately loss of lively wingman James Lawless in the 68^th minute with a knee injury which will probably bring a premature end to his season.

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