AFC HAVE TOO MUCH FOR ELSTON

Nottinghamshire Senior League 

Division Two

AFC CLIFTON 4 ELSTON UNITED FC 0

AFC was informed on Friday that their usual ground at Charnwood would not be available, so it was a search for them to find a new ground for this match to go ahead, all credit to them, as they found Rushcliffe School and though I have been to watch football many times in the past, this being the first on the grass pitch.

Elston United are in their first season in the Nottinghamshire Senior League and are still settling in having lost their first three match of the campaign.

AFC went in to the game winning their first three matches but form sometimes counts for nothing, but this wasnt the case, as from kick off they ploughed forward and after just 11 minutes, they were in front when RYAN PEARSON cut in from the right hand side and unleashed his shot in to the net from a angle.

Elston werent here to make up the numbers and pressed forward and were nearly level on two occasions when on the first, the forwards lob was cleared off the goal line, then within 2 minutes Commander in the Clifton net pulled off a stunning save.

The Clifton side on 27 minutes doubled their lead, when CONNOR BOULTON fired in a 30 yard free kick to make it 2-0. With United playing n the counter attack, it left gaps at the back and on 39 minutes, a ball from the left wing found the head of ALEX RICHARDS who made it 3-0.

During the break, I joined Herbie and Sue and the rest of the spectators in time for the Second Half. Elston played a lot better in the half, whilst Clifton were wasteful with their chances and on another day could have scored a few more goals, but they did score in the 90th minute, when RYAN WATKINSON scrambled home his sides fourth of the afternoon.

Must mention the Referee George Dibbs who I felt had a very good match

Id like to thank the Elston United Secretary for bring some pork pies for Shawn, as he works in Melton Mowbray, also a BIG thankyou to Trevor Kerry who kindly donated to the blogs charity FORGET ME NOT, a small charity that supports people with dementia and their partners and carers..With the goals scored as well, it takes the running total up to a amazing £867.75p

After the match, last seasons Division Two player of the year award was presented to Ryan Pearson.

To see photos from the match, please click this LINK