FC STAR IN CUP WIN OVER ALMA

West Midlands Regional League

Division Two Cup

FC STAFFORD 3 RED STAR ALMA FC 2

 

Well was going to Castlecroft Rangers FC for their Staffs Cup Quarter Final tie, but this was postponed on Friday and is now being played on Saturday 1st February, so it was to the drawing board and fellow Hopper and local to Stafford man Chris Bedford tweeted me to tell me about FC Stafford being def on with a 3G pitch.

A lot of folks aren't keen on the 3G idea but I've never seen a poor match on one as yet, though this is only the 4th one I've seen on 3G!

Traffic was a bit heavy through Derby and then we got a bit of slow traffic through Stafford but arrived at the ground at 1.30pm and was kindly greeted by the 2 ladies in the Refreshments Room, I had a lovely cuppa coffee and yes it was the best, only NESCAFE and only 50p.

The match you have to watch from the top, as you are not allowed down pitchside, so a few of the photos have come out a bit blurry with the netting around the pitch.

 

The game kicked off and it was the homesters who looked more hungry for the tie putting the visitors defence on the back foot with Man of the Match Tom Duffy ruling the midfield and creating chances. After 17 minutes, a through ball was met by TOM DUFFY who fired FC Stafford in front. After 19 Minutes, the score was double when JOSH ANDERSON slipped the ball past the oncoming keeper.

To Red Star's credit they dug in and battled but it was the home side having the better of the chances till the half time whistle.

 

The Second Half saw Red Star push forward, but this left gaps at the back and FC Stafford had chances to finish off the tie, but failed to convert. After 74 minutes, a bizarre goal for the visitors to bring the tie alive, when JON HAYWARD punted the ball up pitch from his own half, where it bounced just outside the penalty area and over the home keeper in to the net to make it 2-1 to the home side. This seemed to inspire the visitors on and after83 minutes SAM CAUSTON pulled them level. With the tie heading for extra time and my poor fingers freezing with just two minutes left of normal time, WILL HOLLOWOOD put FC STAFFORD in to the Quarter Finals of the Division Two Cup.

 

Photos from the match can be seen on this LINK

 

Link to my Facebook Non League Group

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Information on the NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP can be obtained from me on hornby60uk@yahoo.co.uk or have a read of http://aroundthegrounds2013-14.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/notts-senior-league-groundhop-update.html

 

THE BLOGS CHARITY

A BIG Thanks go to these people and clubs for their kind donations towards this seasons charity..THE OAKLANDS FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. After each match I will update the Charity Running Total and the donators list and goals seen. Each goal I see I donated 25p, also clubs and people donate as well, so if you wish to make a donation and see me at a match, no matter how small, I'd be very grateful

 

Andy Cruddice

Ashland Rovers FC
Bedford Groundhop Stall
Beeston AFC

Blidworth Welfare FC

Clipstone FC

Danny Staley(Kimberley MW FC)

Dave Norris

Dudsey

Ian Marshall

Jimmy Jazz

"Keith" The Pinxton Gnome

Lee Cook(Pinxton FC)

Linby CW FC

Moorgreen FC x 2
Netherfield Albion FC

Newark Flowserve FC
Nuneaton Griff FC

Richard Lane

Rod(Nuneaton Griff FC)

Sherwood Colliery FC

Southwell City FC

Welbeck Welfare FC

 

225 GOALS

 RUNNING AMOUNT

£361.00