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The seconds took on Old Trafford at Smedley on Saturday, looking for revenge for a three-nil defeat, only a few weeks ago. Against an Old Trafford side with a few changes from the last time we played them, Moston themselves had a few players missing and defender Paul Mcloughlin and centre-forward Mark Terris had to take their places in centre midfield.
The game started brightly with both sides exchanging chances. Old Trafford looking dangerous through their right winger and he could have opened up the scoring after a fine run but his shot came back of the post. He got in again soon after but again he was thwarted but this time by Ian in goal. Moston also looked dangerous on the break with Fitzpatrick being a particular threat. It was from his run down the left that Moston took the lead, squeezing the ball past the keeper at the near post. Both sides again exchanged chances and with a strong wind behind Moston in the first half, the next goal was going to be particularly crucial. It was Moston who got the second goal just before half-time. Another Fitzpatrick cross from the left, eventually falling at the feet of Chris Ferns at the back post and he finished.
The second half could have been a tricky one for Moston, given the strong wind against us, but instead we put on a better performance. Moston took a three goal lead, when Terris received the ball from a throw, got away from his defender and hit a fine cross field ball to Fitzpatrick, who ran onto the ball and hit the ball low and hard, under the keeper. Fitz could have had a hat-trick but after a Monyei shot had rebounded off the keeper, Fitz headed over when it seemed easier to score. Moston did add a fourth soon after, a through ball from Terris put Mussi through but after he found himself blocked off, Monyei was able to get on the rebound, get around the keeper and tap-in. Old Trafford got themselves a consolation, when there centre forward went through on goal and finished
A good performance from the seconds and we were able to gain some semblance of revenge for our defeat, a few weeks ago. We still have a 100% home record in the league this season and if we can keep this going into our game on Saturday at Newton, we will be crowned champions.
Last weeks team: I Holcroft, P Smith, R Henry, D Jackson, D Murdoch, C Ferns (1), P McLoughlin,
M Terris, M Kaffo, R Monyei (1), M Fitzpatrick (2). Subs. J Ryan
Last update : 07-04-2008 12:58
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