CAVS COMPLETE THEIR FIRST DOUBLE OF THE SEASON

Notts Senior League

Premier Division

UNDERWOOD VILLA FC 1 FC CAVALIERS 3

Been trying to get to Underwood Villa for a while now to have a Groundhop meeting with them,but it seems that my rain dance seemed to work every Saturday they were at home, but it didnt work this weekend but I bet they wished it had as FC Cavaliers visited Bracken Park and went home not only with the points but completed their first double of the season.

Before the game, I had a chat with match referee Dave Hague and then as the gates opened I was kindly made a cuppa by Mrs Wright Underwood's manager's wife, whilst the manager tried to get the tele working for their son.

Out to pitchside for the match and I was soon joined by FC Cavaliers Chairman Karl White, who had a pie in one hand and a cuppa in the other, he soon demolished the pie just as the players entered the pitch.

The game kicked off and the visitors had the first chance but it went begging, they were made to pay as in the 8th minute, a cross from the left wing was headed home by ASH FOSTER to give Villa the lead.

The advantage didnt last long, as in the 12th minute, a break down the left side, saw a cross followed by a shot being parried away then tucked home by MUSTAPHA JOHN.

Within a minute and FC Cavaliers had turned the game around, when AKO ABDULLAH hot a low shot from 25 yards in to the bottom right hand corner of the net for the visitors to lead 2-1.

Underwood pressed forward and had a couple of chances but they were dealt with by the Cavs defence. On 42 minutes, Cavs played a neat move down thee right hand side and from the cross DAVID KALRPO headed home.

Just on the stroke of half time, the visiting keeper was forced to make a diving one handed save.

The Second Half saw Cavs with most of the possession but neither keeper was being tested but after 83 minutes the game sparked, when Gareth Ellis caught a Cavs players and this produced a bit of a melee amongst some of the players, which then saw a couple of players seeing red cards and a couple seeing yellow.

A good match to watch from neutral view

PHOTOS FROM THE GAME CAN BE SEEN ON THIS LINK

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NEWARK FLOW FIRST LEAGUE WIN

Notts Senior League

Premier Division

NEWARK FLOWSERVE FC 1 DUNKIRK AFC 0

Programme £1

Att 54

After being promoted as Division One runners up, Newark Flowserve had a exodus of players for the new 2015-16 season and have had to rebuild and this has taken time with 3 managers along the way.

Two weeks ago they appointed a new management team with Steve Kirkham at the helm and they have made a positive start with a away draw at defending champions Wollaton last Saturday and a midweek away League Quarter Final win at Cotgrave.

Today saw them play at home for the first time under Steve where they faced a young looking Dunkirk AFC.

On arrival I was greeted by the lovely secretary of Flowserve Zoe and was issued with a programme and then went in to the clubhouse and greeted with a cuppa by Brian who runs the bar, he also supplied Shawn with a load of free sweets as he always does when we visit.

The game kicked off and it was Dunkirk who pushed forward but didnt created any chances whilst the homesters broke on the break and forced three very early corners but there was no give between the two sides.

After 28 minutes, a cross ball found JOE HURST on the right hand side whose cross shot was taken by the wind in to the top corner of the net to give Flowserve the lead. This seemed to encourage the homesters to push forward and they left a few gaps at the back which in the final minute of the half saw visiting Lang's shot come back off the post.

The Second Half I was joined by local press man Rikki Lane as we chattered about how I knew him as a young lad and used to see him about with his dad Richard.

The heavens opened after 70 minutes, as everyone retreated to the porch that enters the clubhouse.

The game got better as Dunkirk pressed forward, Flowserve were quick on the break and could ave increased their advantage, when hitting the post, the bar and then having a shot cleared off the line.

Dunkirk pressed in the final five minutes but it wasnt to be their day

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Photo's from the game can be seen on this LINK

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PAUL OF THE ROVERS SEALS THE POINTS

Precision Notts Senior League

Division One

ASHLAND ROVERS FC 1 GEDLING SOUTHBANK FC 0

This game caught my attention for a couple of reasons, one  both sides being away sides on the Notts Senior League Groundhop and secondly Ashland Rovers havent played a home match since November and had to move home to Healdswood Recreation Ground, Mansfield Road, Stanton Hill, NG17 3EE till the end of the season.

The game kicked off and it was the home side on the attack for the first ten minutes  but then Southbank got in to the game and looked the more likely to score, though neither side in the first half tested either keeper.

The Second Half saw a flowing game and the turning point came on the hour, when visiitng attacker Adam Thomas saw his one on one effort fly over the bar. This seemed to wake Ashland up and they raised their game and had two penalty appeals turned down by the referee who I felt had a decent match.

After 79 minutes, Ashland had a free kick on the left side which was whipped in by Ben Goss which was met by the head of PAUL REVUELTA who beat the visiting keeper to give the homesters the points in a tight game.

Both sides are a great credit to the Notts Senior League and I hope all will turn out and support local football for the Notts Senior League Groundhop which take place with one match on the Friday evening of 29th April and four matches on 30th April...all information can be found on this LINK

Photos from the game can be seen HERE

WEST BRIDGFORD FC GO 14 POINTS CLEAR

Notts Senior League

Premier Division

BEESTON FC 0 WEST BRIDGFORD FC 1

Att: 58

 

Overnight rain waterlogged a lot of pitches throughout the Country so left only two games on in The Notts Senior League, a wise decision was made to switch this fixture from Beeston to the Gresham Sports Ground to be played in the cage on the 3g pitch.

On arrival, we was met by West Bridgford Secretary Adrian Clark as my wife Hazel had offered to do the refreshments bar, as it was a cold windy day and people would want a nice cuppa.

A few hoppers arrived including a gentleman from Leicester and the famous Hartsthorne Brothers from Ilkeston(who bought their NSL Groundhop Tickets).

The game kicked off and it was Bridgford who were quick off the mark, with a cross from the left side being slotted home by JURGEN CHARLESWORTH in the 3rd minute, but to Beestons credit they battled on and didnt fold.

The swerling wind was playing a big factor in the game, so much as a free kick was given and the ball wouldnt stay still to take it. Both sides tried their best and in the Second Half West Bridgford could have increased their lead when hitting the post then having a shot cleared off the line.

After the match Beeston FC Manager Pat Walsh stated how much the team had improved since I last saw them and was confident that they would put a string of positive results together. On todays evidence I believe they will. So West Bridgford now go 14 points clear, some clubs have games in hand and will have to play catch up and that should provide a interesting last month of the season.

Also felt all 3 officials were very good today, with no cards shown in the match.

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