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Match result

TeamSeniors - First team
OppositionHeworth
Kick off2pm 26/09/2009
Score4-1

Match report   A boiling Saturday afternoon saw Fulford pitted against Heworth in the first round of the cup. Fulford fielded a strong team which included the return of the mighty Steve Illing. The game started quickly with Illing putting Gordo through on goal who was hauled down by their hefty centre back and the referee had to give a penalty. Gordo picked himself up and slotted the ball into the bottom corner. Fulford then had a couple of chances as first Warner missed an absolute sitter, only to be outdone moments later after JK from a yard out fell on the ball then span round on the floor like a maniac. But Heworth punished the mistakes and went on to pull one back, a complete fluke which looked like a cross come shot that floated over the helpless Jefferies in goal. But Fulford didn’t let their heads go down and quickly replied with a Ben Bailey free kick that went through the wall and whistled into the back of the net. Ben then whipped in another great set piece that Man of the match Lawrence Tait got his head onto only for it to strike the bar, but Gordo followed it up with a powerful header to make it 3-1.
After the traditional halftime rollicking from Ratters we went out into the second half looking to keep a safe lead. Fulford started slowly with Heworth having a few half chances but keeper Jefferies made a couple of good saves keeping them at bay. Fulford then suffered a couple of injuries with Jefferies slightly grazing his leg and getting wrapped up by top physio Marc Ratcliffe, who then performed miracles to patch up Lawrence who had cut his lip. Top work by Ratcliffe whose only mistake was his terrible pitch marking before the game. As the half went on both teams had a few chances and Heworth were getting back into the game before Illing released Warner to volley from a couple of yards and nearly rip the net off. After that the game quietened down and Fulford went on to record a great win and maybe start a heroic cup run?
(D Warner)

Manager

Andrew Browes
CaptainDarren T
Player of the matchPaul G


Team stats

PlayerPositionContributionGoalsClean sheetsBookings
Danny BrownDefencePlayed full match   
Malcolm FernDefenceSubstitute   
Gary BlaymiresMidfieldPlayed full match   
Joe KonarskiMidfieldPlayed part match   
Darren Todd   ©Played full match   
Andy BrowesForwardPlayed full match   
Paul GordonForwardPlayed part match2  


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