Neston made the long journey to Southport for a 4.30 start and were rewarded with probably the best game of the season so far. Two evenly matched teams provided a game of end to end hockey, both sides providing plenty of work for the opposing keeper.
Neston started the game well and were soon on the attack, George Roberts getting through a lot of work in central midfield, supported by Alex Greenhalf. Unfortunately an attack by Southport led to a goal. Neston responded well and Scott Barry found space in the D to deflect the ball past the Southport keeper who had just saved well from a much harder shot from Scott. Neston won a number of short corners but could not get another goal. Another Southport attack saw them retake the lead only for Neston to equalise before half time through Scott Barry once again. Further attacks saw opportunities for James Fennah and Alex Greenhalf.
The second half got underway and it was not long before Southport took the lead again. Neston responded with attacks down both flanks with Syd Roberts and Greg Hughes getting the ball into the D. One such cross led to Scott Barry completing his hat trick and levelling the scores once again. Neston attacked again and won a short corner, George Roberts got in a good shot that was defelected in of a Southport stick. Southport responded with a number of attacks putting the Neston defence of James Chester, Max Dutton, Chris James and Pete Harrison under a lot of pressure. Alex Davies in goal made a number of great saves the best of which a diving effort in the final minutes. Southport hit the post twice in the final stages and Neston did extremely well to hang on to a deserved 4-3 victory.
Man of the match Scott Barry for a great hat trick.
A big thankyou to all the parents who helped with transport, the result made the long trip worth while.
Next week we are away at Alderley Edge, time to be confirmed.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
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