Neston entertained Preston at Stanney. With a full squad available for the first time this season the game started with Neston camped in the Preston half. Good play in midfield led to a number of scrambles in front of the Preston goal, but none of the forwards could get the ball home. Sam Dewey was working hard in midfield and linked up well with Tom Honeybourne and Richard Capes. Preston gradually got into the game and forced a couple of short corners that were well defended by Alex Davies, Max Dutton, Chris James, Greg Chester and Greg Hughes. At halftime the score was 0-0. Preston attacked the Neston goal after halftime but again the defence held firm with Alex Greenhalf and Peter Harrison playing well. A number of Neston short corners could not find a way past the Preston keeper who saved a number of shots. With about 15 minutes to go Preston got a goal which spurred Neston on to the attack, Sam Dewey made some good runs linking with James Fennah and Scott Barry on the left and Ben Crane, Syd Roberts and Harry Sanguinetti on the right. A number of good shooting chances were created but no one could get a shot past the Preston keeper. In the final minute Preston caught Neston on the break and one of the two girls in the Preston side showed Neston how to do it and deflected a cross past Alex Davies in goal.
The final score of 2-0 perhaps slightly flattered Preston but served as a reminder for Neston that better composure is needed in front of goal if we are to win games.
Preston returned to Neston for supper and were joined by 5 of the Neston team for sausage and chips. Preston are looking forward to entertaining Neston for the return fixture in March.
Overall a diappointing result given the improvement over the last few games, man of the match Sam Dewey.
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