Triple success for Ashton
ATHERTON CHARITY CUP FINAL
SUNDAY 10TH MAY 2009
ASHTON ATHLETIC 5 WESTHOUGHTON RANGERS 0
Ashton Athletic retained the Atherton Charity Cup to make it three trophy’s in the last three years of this long established competition, with a resounding 5-0 win over Westhoughton Rangers on Sunday Afternoon. A healthy crowd contributed handsomely towards the local charities and saw Ashton take the lead in the 13th minute as a Chris Lawton pass was flicked on by Dave Sherlock in to the path of Jon Bathurst who beat the off side trap and lofted the ball over the advancing keepers head and into the top corner.
Westhoughton fought back but could not find a way through the resilient Ashton defence and as the half wore on Ashton became increasingly dominant. Bathurst again burst through the Rangers defence and although the Rangers keeper saved well Sherlock followed up and blasted the ball into the net from 12 yards after 35 minutes, to give Ashton breathing space at half time.
Rangers battled hard for a foothold in the game but the result was effectively settled in the 60th minute as concerted Ashton pressure allowed Neil Davies to find space and time in the Westhoughton penalty area, and from the angle he curled a delightful right foot shot into the top corner.
Ashton were rampant and further increased their tally in the 83rd minute as a great piece of individual play by Simon Gallanders allowed the winger to ghost passed 2 defenders before slotting the ball into the corner from close range. Richard Sharpe made it five for Ashton 4 minutes later as Gallanders curled in a free kick to the far post for the easiest of headed goal’s for the Ashton Striker.
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A great end to the season for Ashton and with 6th place secured in the Vodkat Premier League the team can look forward to a well earned rest before they go again with the start of a new season on the 8th August 2009.
The Ashton Reserve Team however continue in action and complete their season this Thursday when they will play their delayed League Cup Final against the winners of the Atherton LR v Glossop North End semi final. The semi final was postponed last week due to Heavy Rainfall just before kick off. The final against the winners of this outstanding tie will take place on 14th May at Ashton’s Brocstedes Park Ground with a 7.45pm KO.
SUNDAY 10TH MAY 2009
ASHTON ATHLETIC 5 WESTHOUGHTON RANGERS 0
Ashton Athletic retained the Atherton Charity Cup to make it three trophy’s in the last three years of this long established competition, with a resounding 5-0 win over Westhoughton Rangers on Sunday Afternoon. A healthy crowd contributed handsomely towards the local charities and saw Ashton take the lead in the 13th minute as a Chris Lawton pass was flicked on by Dave Sherlock in to the path of Jon Bathurst who beat the off side trap and lofted the ball over the advancing keepers head and into the top corner.
Westhoughton fought back but could not find a way through the resilient Ashton defence and as the half wore on Ashton became increasingly dominant. Bathurst again burst through the Rangers defence and although the Rangers keeper saved well Sherlock followed up and blasted the ball into the net from 12 yards after 35 minutes, to give Ashton breathing space at half time.
Rangers battled hard for a foothold in the game but the result was effectively settled in the 60th minute as concerted Ashton pressure allowed Neil Davies to find space and time in the Westhoughton penalty area, and from the angle he curled a delightful right foot shot into the top corner.
Ashton were rampant and further increased their tally in the 83rd minute as a great piece of individual play by Simon Gallanders allowed the winger to ghost passed 2 defenders before slotting the ball into the corner from close range. Richard Sharpe made it five for Ashton 4 minutes later as Gallanders curled in a free kick to the far post for the easiest of headed goal’s for the Ashton Striker.
Quality photos available to view and purchase by following the link http://www.celebritypixuk.co.uk/slideshow56498.html
A great end to the season for Ashton and with 6th place secured in the Vodkat Premier League the team can look forward to a well earned rest before they go again with the start of a new season on the 8th August 2009.
The Ashton Reserve Team however continue in action and complete their season this Thursday when they will play their delayed League Cup Final against the winners of the Atherton LR v Glossop North End semi final. The semi final was postponed last week due to Heavy Rainfall just before kick off. The final against the winners of this outstanding tie will take place on 14th May at Ashton’s Brocstedes Park Ground with a 7.45pm KO.
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