OLYMPIC FIGHT BACK

Nottinghamshire Senior League

Premier Division

BILBOROUGH TOWN FC 2 RADCLIFFE OLYMPIC FC 3

Att: 37

After the major disappointment of a late postponed match, we headed to Harvey Hadden Stadium, the home of Bilborough Town who were hosting league newcomers Radcliffe Olympic. Both sides had failed to gain any points in their matches so far this early in the season and with Town short staffed due to Steve;s dad not being too well, Hazel agreed to jump in and run the refreshments room. We all wish Mr Lee a speedy recovery.

The game kicked off and the Gypsies looked the stronger going forward, whilst Olympic played on the break but didnt find that final ball. After 14 minutes, Town were awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area, the kick came in on target and Guyatt palmed the ball away in to the path of ASH DIXON who fired home.

Radcliffe pressed forward but this left gaps at the back and a long ball nearly caught them out when Dixon was through one on one with Guyatt, but this time, Guyatt just beat him to the ball. Bilborough you sensed needed that second goal and should have had it after 38 minutes, when Ricky Law;s placed penalty struck the post and came out.

Never a good time to concede a goal, but that was what Town did in the final minute of the first half, when a cross from the right wing  found IDRIS KABONGO who volleyed home from close distance.

The Second Half kicked off and it was Olympic;s turn to go on the attack and a near miss stopped them taking the lead, but on 57 minutes, Town retook the lead when sub LUKE ALLWOOD pounced and forced the ball home. At this stage, it looked like it was to be Bilborough;s day as they had a few more chances to extend their lead, but Olympic didnt let their heads drop and pushed forward and got a well deserved equaliser on 69 minutes through their sub JAKE TOWERS.

The game then from end to end and you knew that the next goal would possibly win the match and that it did as in the 78th minute, a long range shot by RHONDRI MEADS hit the back of the Bilborough net.

Bilborough pressed forward and on 84 minutes, they thought they had a equaliser, when Allwood clashed with Guyatt and the goal was ruled out, Allwood must have said something and was sin bined for the rest of the match.

A very good match in which both sides deserved something out of it

Must thank both Referee Gavin Rice and Radcliffe Olympic;s goalkeeper for the kind donations to the Charity Blog which this season is for FORGET ME NOT, a small charity that supports people with Dementia and their partners/families and carers, with the goals scored as well, this takes the running total to a amazing £823.75p.

The photos from this match can be found on this LINK