Mary Dendy 3 vs 2 Old Alts Youth

Mary Dendy 3 Old Alts Youth 2

Mary Dendy go second as they managed to hold out despite a late rally by the visitors . In difficult conditions both sides did their best to pass the ball and it was Old Alts who had much of the early possession without creating any meaningful chances. Dendy scored first, very much against the run of play when Simon Nicholson jinked his way through the Old Alt’s defence to slide the ball home and Martin Brunker added a second as he poked the ball home from close range after keeper Rob Richards had failed to hold onto a Neil Hodgkinson cross in what were difficult handling conditions for goalkeepers.

Dendy had a chance to increase their lead four minutes before half time after Chris Coppenhall appeared to be felled spectacularly in the penalty area and referee Rick Bradfield awarded a penalty kick . Matt Morris normally deadly from twelve yards ,failed to convert the penalty. Old Alts fought back in the second half and Dave Richards pulled a goal back with three minutes remaining to cue a frantic lend to the game. Simon Nicholson made it 3-1 to Dendy right on ninety minutes but with five minutes stoppage time there was still time for the visitors to score again , substitute Alan Littler turning and crashing home a spectacular volley from 10 yards.

East Cheshire League