Hesketh Colts Red vs. Birkdale United N
Sunday, February 15th, 2009| Date: | Sunday 15th February 2009 |
| Location: | Meols Park, Meols Cop Rd |
| Result: | Hesketh Colts Red (0) Birkdale United (5) |
A bright start by both teams on a well worn pitch that wasn’t particularly conducive to playing attractive football.
Birkdale’s first goal came after six minutes from a cross headed down by L. Jackson to L. Aindow who buried the ball in the top of the net, 0 – 1.
The game ebbed and flowed for the next 15 minutes with both teams having chances but neither side being able to gain any advantage.
The second goal finally came after 22 minutes from a corner which caused a goal mouth scramble with the ball falling to S. Howard just inside the six yard box and he blasted it into the net, 0 – 2.
The score remained the same until half time.
Just five minutes into the second half, L. Manwaring grabbed the third goal from another corner slotting the ball into the net, 0 – 3.
And only three minutes later L. Jackson kept his great goal scoring run going when he grabbed the fourth goal, 0 – 4.
The last goal of the game came eight minutes from time from another corner taken by M. Rimmer and fired into the net by C. Fitzgerald, 0 – 5.
Birkdale had a couple more chances to extend their lead further when a fierce shot from J. Grant was only parried by the keeper and L. Manwaring slid the ball just wide of the post and then L. Jackson made a great solo run and saw his shot come back off the crossbar.
On the whole a good performance from Birkdale. Hesketh Colts always looked dangerous on the break but thanks to good defending by Howard, Young and Hampson, they were not able to break through.
It was decided to award joint Man of the Match again this week to S. Howard for his solid defending and L. Manwaring for a solid contribution in midfield.
