Post by TGOTT on Aug 1, 2010 21:09:45 GMT
RADCLIFFE BOROUGH 4-1 RAMSBOTTOM
(Report from Rammy Website)
Local bragging rights belong to Radcliffe Borough after the visitors won this rare game between these two local rivals, although the scoreline was a little hard on the hosts.
The Rams were without five regular defenders, and ultimately were left to pay for that deficiency.
After early chances for the home side which fell to Bernard Morley and Lee Connell, Radcliffe it was who took the lead on 12 minutes. A low cross from the right found the home defence wanting for the first time, as Adam Roscoe could hardly believe his luck. With no marker within 10 yards he had the simple task of drilling the ball past the hapless Martin Campbell.
Borough’s Sherlock was stretchered off after falling awkwardly, and his replacement, Mattie Ward proved a thorn in the side for the Rams with his dangerous runs. Twice he was thwarted by the alert Campbell, as the Rams rarely threatened the away goal.
Despite attempting to play the passing game, too often the final ball ruined a good move from the home side, and a 1-0 half-time deficit was doubled within 25 seconds of the second half starting.
Again the makeshift defence hesitated, expecting the ball to roll loose for a goal-kick. Boro’s Brown had other ideas, and he sneaked in to play the ball back to Roscoe, who tapped in his and his side’s second.
The home side almost hit back immediately when a good four-man move finished with Connell being thwarted in front of goal, and from the resultant corner, Mick Morrison headed just wide.
A goal wasn’t long in coming, however, and on 51 minutes, Dominic Smalley fed Eddie O’Neill and he raced into the area before firing home.
Jones was inches away from extending the lead, whilst at the other end Micky Saunders couldn’t quite connect with a Morley cross, and Morley himself tried his luck from distance.
Substitute Brandau then became the centre of attention as three times in five minutes he was gifted with the opportunity of extending Boro’s lead, thanks to the flat-footed home defence. Firstly he outpaced his opponents but screwed his shot horribly wide, before he beat the offside trap again, only for Campbell to thwart him with two good saves. He wasn’t to be denied however, as déjà vu on 77 minutes saw him, this time, firmly plant the ball past Campbell for a 3-1 lead. Jones could have extended that lead, but Campbell saved well from his fierce drive, before Andy Sensale had the ball in the opposition net only to see the linesman’s flag raised, denting any hope of a comeback.
Brandau was inches away from heading Boro into a 4-1 lead as he couldn’t quite get his head onto a perfect Brown cross, but a fourth goal came in the last minute, when again the home defence was caught out by an inch-perfect through ball. This time Jones beat the offside trap before blasting the ball past a bewildered Campbell.
A harsh lesson for the Rams who have high hopes of playing at the same league as Radcliffe next year. Despite holding their own in the middle of the park, at the higher level, certain shortcomings are always likely to be severely punished, and a make-shift defence, including the clubs leading goalscorer, was taught a valuable lesson.
TEAM
1 - Hanford,Dan
2 - Brown
3 - Roberts
4 - Kelly,S
5 - Forrest
6 - Kelly,Reece
7 - Barlow
8 - Jones,M x1
9 - Sherlock
10 - Roscoe x2
11 - Mullineux
SUBS
12 - Matty Ward
17 - Ricardo Brandau x1
RADCLIFFE BOROUGH 1-0 WEST DIDSBURY AND CHORLTON
Awaiting a Report, but Mark Drew got on the scoresheet with what is described as a peach of a goal.
Also awaiting a team sheet but assumed that Culkin,Connor,Manning,Drew(defo appeared),Brooks appeared at this friendly
(Report from Rammy Website)
Local bragging rights belong to Radcliffe Borough after the visitors won this rare game between these two local rivals, although the scoreline was a little hard on the hosts.
The Rams were without five regular defenders, and ultimately were left to pay for that deficiency.
After early chances for the home side which fell to Bernard Morley and Lee Connell, Radcliffe it was who took the lead on 12 minutes. A low cross from the right found the home defence wanting for the first time, as Adam Roscoe could hardly believe his luck. With no marker within 10 yards he had the simple task of drilling the ball past the hapless Martin Campbell.
Borough’s Sherlock was stretchered off after falling awkwardly, and his replacement, Mattie Ward proved a thorn in the side for the Rams with his dangerous runs. Twice he was thwarted by the alert Campbell, as the Rams rarely threatened the away goal.
Despite attempting to play the passing game, too often the final ball ruined a good move from the home side, and a 1-0 half-time deficit was doubled within 25 seconds of the second half starting.
Again the makeshift defence hesitated, expecting the ball to roll loose for a goal-kick. Boro’s Brown had other ideas, and he sneaked in to play the ball back to Roscoe, who tapped in his and his side’s second.
The home side almost hit back immediately when a good four-man move finished with Connell being thwarted in front of goal, and from the resultant corner, Mick Morrison headed just wide.
A goal wasn’t long in coming, however, and on 51 minutes, Dominic Smalley fed Eddie O’Neill and he raced into the area before firing home.
Jones was inches away from extending the lead, whilst at the other end Micky Saunders couldn’t quite connect with a Morley cross, and Morley himself tried his luck from distance.
Substitute Brandau then became the centre of attention as three times in five minutes he was gifted with the opportunity of extending Boro’s lead, thanks to the flat-footed home defence. Firstly he outpaced his opponents but screwed his shot horribly wide, before he beat the offside trap again, only for Campbell to thwart him with two good saves. He wasn’t to be denied however, as déjà vu on 77 minutes saw him, this time, firmly plant the ball past Campbell for a 3-1 lead. Jones could have extended that lead, but Campbell saved well from his fierce drive, before Andy Sensale had the ball in the opposition net only to see the linesman’s flag raised, denting any hope of a comeback.
Brandau was inches away from heading Boro into a 4-1 lead as he couldn’t quite get his head onto a perfect Brown cross, but a fourth goal came in the last minute, when again the home defence was caught out by an inch-perfect through ball. This time Jones beat the offside trap before blasting the ball past a bewildered Campbell.
A harsh lesson for the Rams who have high hopes of playing at the same league as Radcliffe next year. Despite holding their own in the middle of the park, at the higher level, certain shortcomings are always likely to be severely punished, and a make-shift defence, including the clubs leading goalscorer, was taught a valuable lesson.
TEAM
1 - Hanford,Dan
2 - Brown
3 - Roberts
4 - Kelly,S
5 - Forrest
6 - Kelly,Reece
7 - Barlow
8 - Jones,M x1
9 - Sherlock
10 - Roscoe x2
11 - Mullineux
SUBS
12 - Matty Ward
17 - Ricardo Brandau x1
RADCLIFFE BOROUGH 1-0 WEST DIDSBURY AND CHORLTON
Awaiting a Report, but Mark Drew got on the scoresheet with what is described as a peach of a goal.
Also awaiting a team sheet but assumed that Culkin,Connor,Manning,Drew(defo appeared),Brooks appeared at this friendly
