Court Celtic v St Annes B

1 - 1

  • Location: Coronation League Ground, Rumbush Lane, Shirley
  • Date: 31st August 2008
  • Kick Off: 10:30

Report

Court Celtic kicked off the new season on Sunday with a hard fought draw against St Annes, who were also promoted last season. In humid conditions, St Annes started strongly but Court Celtic responded well and were unlucky not to go ahead after hard work by Chris Cannon resulted in a pull back from which Paul Skerrett could only hit the crossbar. Shortly after, a mistake at the back allowed St Annes to take the lead, a disappointing end to the first half after what had been a solid performance up to that point.

The second half was similar to the first except this time it was Court Celtic who pushed for an early goal. Unfortunately nothing came about and St Annes had opportunities to increase the lead which they could not take thanks to some excellent saves from Court Celtic man of the match Mark Belton.

With time running out and pressure mounting, a rash challenge on Chris Cannon gave Court Celtic a lifeline from the penalty spot. Stu McFarlane calmly stepped up and slotted the ball off the inside of the post to claim the first point of the new season.


Lineup

  1. Mark Belton
  2. Ally Darrall
  3. Anthony Finglass
  4. Stuart McFarlane Goal
  5. Christopher O'Hara
  6. Chris Cannon
  7. Rob Darrall
  8. Jason Liggitt
  9. Marcus Reader
  10. Ezra Fuller
  11. Paul Skerrett
  12. Luke Arnall (Substitute)
  13. Stephen Kearns (Substitute)
  14. Alex Hayward (Substitute)