Westray Park, home of Cottesmore AFC based in Rutland and play their trade in the Leicestershire Senior League.
It’s a rare Saturday afternoon Step 7 game and also a rare Leicestershire Senior League tie here in Rutland between Cottesmore AFC & Friar Lane & Epworth. So onto the A1 and into the ground with an hour to go before kick off and just enough time to see the Spireites throw the lead away in stoppage time!
The pitch looks in decent condition despite the recent rain and both teams are warming up with intensity, but now it’s time for the game!
Kick Off! Cottesmore have started the better of the 2 teams. About 10 minutes in and number 9 finds himself through on goal here… He’s put the chance wide… Absolute sitter! Should be 1-0!
26 minutes now and Cottesmore lump it into the box and out comes the keeper… he’s lost the ball but was he fouled…? Was the Cottesmore player fouled by him straight after…? Cottesmore still have it and the man looks to shoot… Deflected… And in! Cottesmore have the lead but Friar Lane aren’t happy! Goal given and there’s nothing they can do… 1-0!
Cottesmore continue to be in control, playing with confidence and creating opportunities but at half time it remains 1-0.
Second half, just two minutes in, Friar Lane are through and he’s past the goalkeeper and he shoots… And it rolls in! They’re level! 1-1!
3 minutes later and Cottesmore have barely regrouped and here’s Friar Lane again, their main man is through again… He’s scored!! Friar Lane have turned the game on its head! 1-2!
64 minutes now and Friar Lane have the ball in the Cottesmore box, he’s around the keeper… And Friar Lane have another one!! Where has this come from?! 1-3!
Cottesmore are pushing hard for a consolation goal… But it’s just not to be! The disappointment on Cottesmore faces! It’s a tough loss, especially after their promising start.
FT: Cottesmore 1-3 Friar Lane & Epworth
Ratings
- Atmosphere: 1/10 -Dead…
- The Ground: 5/10 – It’s got some great features! The bar, the wooden stand and the hill behind the goal offering a decent vantage point but it does need that bit extra to make it better!
- Expense: 10/10 – £3 for 4 goals!!
- Overall Experience: 6/10 – A decent game but just wish there was more entertainment overall!
22/40