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NPLD1S - Willenhall Town 0-1 Chasetown |
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Written by Willenhall Nut
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Tuesday, 02 March 2010 16:24 |
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Northern Premier League Division One South - THE MATCH Willenhall Town 0-1 Chasetown Gavin Saunders 3 'Return with a Vengeance!' - Official Match Report
Despite another brave battling performance from Dave Porter’s Willenhall side, they came up just short against high flying local rivals Chasetown.
Chasetown had the better chances in the game, and could have taken the lead after 2 minutes. As a free kick mid-way inside the Willenhall half was met by the head of Grant Ryan, but Matthew Jones got down low to his left to push the shot round the post.
From the resulting corner Chasetown took the lead, as the corner from the right was headed in by the unmarked Gavin Saunders. After 9 minutes Saunders almost added to his tally, but his free kick from the edge of the area was pushed over the bar by Jones.
After 32 minutes, a corner from the left saw another header from Ryan go just over, whilst after 37 minutes a cross was met with a firmly struck volley by Duncan Horler, which looked destined for the net before Andy Worley managed to divert it over the bar at the last moment.
Half time: Willenhall 0 Chasetown 0
The second half began with Chasetown again pressing, and on 50 minutes a flicked header at the near post forced Jones into a good save, whilst 3 minutes later Jones was again in action, as he pushed a shot from Ryan over the bar.
Willenhall were almost gifted an equaliser on 59 minutes, as keeper Ryan Price passed the ball straight to Ricky Nicholls, but the midfielders first time effort was wide.
On 71 minutes, a great run from inside his own half by Andy Dunkerley saw him beat two challenges, and only a last gasp challenge prevented him getting a shot on goal.
2 minutes later a good ball into the Willenhall box fell to substitute Ramone Stephens, but from close range he managed to hit the shot over the bar.
Willenhall line-up: Jones, Davies, Brown, Griffiths, Calder, Dorgan, Nicholls, Pomroy-Crowe (N. Robertson), Dunkerley, M. Robertson (Porter), Worley (Rose).
Chasetown line-up: Price, Miller, M. Branch, Slater, Saunders, Horton, Smith (Steane), J. Branch, Hay (Birch), Ryan (Stephens), Horler.
Attendance: 190 |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 March 2010 17:39 |
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NPLD1S LIVE - Willenhall Town vs Chasetown |
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Written by Matty B
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Saturday, 27 February 2010 11:19 |
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Northern Premier League Division one South - THE MATCH Willenhall Town vs Chasetown - Saturday 27th February 2010 - Kick-Off 1500 'Through the Fire & Flames!' - Official Match Preview Two contrasting sides clash at a notorious Noose Lane on Saturday afternoon, as Promotion hopefuls; Chasetown, under the leadership of experienced Manager, & former Lockmen player; Charlie Blakemore, intend to increase their prospects of gaining Promotion, as they contest against local neighbours, and relegation threatened; Willenhall Town. With ther resignation of Steve Pomroy & Micky Rawlings a fortnight ago, The Reds appeared revitalized against a formidable Mickleover Sports, unfortunately suffering a less than comprehensive defeat, having dominated large periods of the encounter. A contrasting story unfolded at the same location, only four days later, The Lockmen, experiencing all forms of domination from their visitors, managed to grind out their first points and victory in over eleven competitive fixtures, much to the elation of the Management duo; Dave Porter, and Mark Cox. The experience of Nick Robertson, recently recruited from Midland Alliance outfit; Gornal Athletic, providing the clinical finish to secure a desperate victory. With the majority of the Northern Premier League programme affected by the wintry conditions in the following week, The Lockmen's venture to Play-Off aspring; Kidsgrove Athletic, was sure to progress, in treacherous conditions, much to the agrevation of Porter's men come 5PM. A sublime five minute hatrick from versatile midfielder; Sam Hall, condemned The Reds to another comprehensive defeat, their second heaviest of the season, following the 9-0 debacle against Stamford AFC at the Vic Couzens Stadium. In response to such an intimidating defeat, Merseyside based club; Cammell Laird travelled the elaborate journey to the Noose on Tuesday evening, contesting their first meeting against The Lockmen, this campaign. Lee Hammond instigating a convincing 3-0 victory for Lairds, who continue to progress in the Division One South, following their distinct relegation, from the Premier elite. The heroics of Keeper; Matt Jones, & Matt Whitehouse most notably have enabled The Lockmen to maintain belief of survival, but are sure to experience a dominant, attacking display from Blakemore's men, as they charge towards an aspired Champion status. The Scholars haven't contested a competitive encounter since a heartbreaking point was earned against fellow strugglers; Lincoln United, on 13th February, as the hosts two goal advantage, instigated by Daniel Smith, and Duncan Horler, was cancelled out by an eleventh hour strike from United's Kallum Smith. The visitors travel to the Noose on Saturday afternoon, In search of a crucial three points, to maintain Champion status aspirations, as they remain ten points adrift of the summit of the league, but do boast two games in hand on the Derbyshire outfit. The Scholars achieved a 2-0 victory against Steve Pomroy's Lockmen outfit; at the beginning of December, a Reece Styche double, prompting a significant victory for the hosts, before his departure to Blue Square outfit; Forest Green Rovers. A Gary Birch conversion from a controversial Spot-Kick in Extra-Time, provided the significant difference in a Unibond President's Cup clash at Noose Lane, after The Lockmen, then under the leadership of Shaun Cunnington, deominated large periods of the contest. Below is an In-depth guide as to recently contested encounter's between the local neighbours, in preperation to Saturday afternoon's crucial encounter. NPLD1S - Chasetown 2-0 Willenhall Town - Tuesday 1st December 2009 - Official Match Report Unibond Presidents Cup - Willenhall Town 0-1 Chasetown AET - Tuesday 8th September 2009 - Official Match Report Admission Fees for the Northern Premier League Division One South encounter, are priced at; Adults £6.00, Concessions & U16's £3.00. All Wolves, West Brom, Birmingham City, & Aston Villa Season Ticket Holders, will receive a £2.00 reduction on the Admission Fee, providing production of their respected pass at the turnstile. All Willenhall Town Season Ticket Holders, are reminded that they will only be granted entry on production of their pass at the turnstile. 
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Last Updated on Saturday, 27 February 2010 11:27 |
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