Rare treat - going out to football on a Sunday!
The last time I went to the grandly named " Impact Arena", was a few years ago when they played Eastwood... the pitch was not too clever then either if memory serves....
A lot a lot of bare patches and a very uneven surface .... but apparently using this venue is custom and practice for this Cup final.
Always difficult to park on North Street -- but managed a spot down the bottom of the hill. On entering the ground I was greeted by Mr. Rob Hornby - an avid reader of this blog, and CML Official ... thanks for the kind words, Rob -- much appreciated.
The teams emerged from the tunnel and lined up for the introductions...
Always difficult to park on North Street -- but managed a spot down the bottom of the hill. On entering the ground I was greeted by Mr. Rob Hornby - an avid reader of this blog, and CML Official ... thanks for the kind words, Rob -- much appreciated.
The teams emerged from the tunnel and lined up for the introductions...
Then we were treated to the National Anthem !! A very nice choral version...great stuff!
The first half was not too good, but nerves and the occasion could account for that.. chances few and far between. H-T 0-0
The second half started off much better, and it was difficult to see which team was from the higher division -- and Dunkirk keeper Darren Wheater-Lowe made one superb tip-over save that kept the Supreme Division team in the game. However, the teams failed to score in the regulation 90 minutes, so the game went into extra-time.
Just three minutes into the first period of extra-time, Blidworth conceded a corner. They seemed to lose concentration as the kick was taken, and as the ball was fired into the 6-yard box, they failed to clear their lines, leaving Scott Pratt unmarked to lash home. That proved to be the only goal of the game, and Dunkirk collected the trophy - Blidworth had probably the better chances, and were arguably the better team, but we all know that football can be a cruel mistress ...
Looking forward to seeing Blidworth again next week .. they are at home to Calverton on the 13th May....
Before that we have the Forest Town v Gedling MW game this Tuesday (save me a programme please Peter)...and a trip to either Sutton or Kimberley on the 10th.
Apparently the Sutton v Stanton game is to be played on FA cup final day with a 1pm kick off... probably have to give that a miss...
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