NOTTS FA INTERMEDIATE CUP
Second Round
Second Round
NETHERFIELD ALBION v BEESTON AFC
3-3 after 90 minutes
4-4 after extra time
5-6 on pens
With the raining hammering down when leaving Mansfield, I was a bit unsure if this Cup Tie would be on, but as a back up plan, Burton Joyce were kicking off down the road just 30 minutes later, but what a choice I made..A Fantastic Cup Tie between two very good sides.
On arrival, I met Lee the Albion Secretary and Beeston Manager Tom, then had a chat with todays referee Steve Bingham. As we walked out to the pitchside, it had cleared up and was just a bit dull looking.
I was then introduced to Beeston's Chairman Richard and his wife and we had a chat for a while.
The game kicked off and Beeston took the early upper hand when a 25 yard shot floated in to the top corner of the net. At this stage, the rain lashed down and poor shawn broke my umbrella, the camera had to go under my jacket, so missed taking a shot of the 21st minute equaliser by the homesters.
10 minutes on and a good cup tie being played, off the pitch, the sun began to shine very strongly, whilst we had a gale force wind straight down the pitch, making it very difficult for players from both sides.
Beeston though they had re=taken the lead on 34 minutes when a header had just been tipped on to the crossbar by the Albion keeper.
Halftime came and went and it was now the home side that had the bite between their teeth and after 55 minutes, they took a deserved lead. They say most games have a turning point and this one certainly did as on 62 minutes, the home left winger found himself infront of goal just 5 yards out and scooped the ball on to the crossbar, with a open goal gaping in front of him.
Beeston pushed a few more players forward and it paid off after 74 minutes, when a ball came in from the left side, the keeper seemed to have caught it, but with the wind behind the ball, it hit his chest and bounced over his head and in to a empty net.
With in 2 minutes, the away team were in front 3-2 and the home side couldn't believe they had conceded two goal in a matter of minutes, but give up, no way and within a minute in the 77th minute, they were back on level terms.
Both sides then seemed to take their foot off the ball a bit and seemed to want Extra Time, as the supporters on thee touchline who were now freezing wanted just one more goal for either side..me included!
Extra Time kick off and it was Albion who started the brighter and looked more likely the victors of this tie and got their 4th goal in the 96th minute..could they hold on?
Both team were now finding tired legs and the weather elements very challenging and with everyone looking at the referee on 120 minutes, he awarded Beeston a corner on the right hand side, the ball came across and the home keeper sliced punched it and it went straight behind him in to the net to the horror of his teammates.
So it was now down to the horrid penalties, Beeston gained the first advantage, when Albion missed their second penalty, but then things were evened up when the away side missed their 4th, so now it was down to sudden death. with the penalty score at 5-5, the home player skyed his shot and the Beeston player kept his cool to put his team through to Round Three of the Competiton.
We then ventured back to the pub with both clubs and Shawn enjoyed his chip sandwich, whilst I had a quick Groundhop Meeting with Tom & Richard of Beeston AFC.
I would like to thank both clubs Netherfield Albion FC & Beeston AFC for their kind donations to the Blogs Charity which now takes the running total to a amazing £306.75..a big thanks folks.
Photos from the match can be seen on this LINK
Netherfield Albion FC Website/Twitter
Beeston AFC Website/Twitter
The NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE..Only £15 for 5 matches at 5 grounds with 5 programmes. There is a coach to all Saturday games from Nottingham Train Station though only 16 seats left. For more information, please e-mail me on hornby60uk@yahoo.co.uk
why not reward a unsung hero/volenteer at your club with a ticket!!
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