ASHTON BLOW DEEPDALE AWAY
Posted by Stuart on Monday, March 25, 2013
Ashton recorded their biggest ever victory in blustery conditions against Deepdale Dynamos on Moor Park.
The reds continued their good run of form by thumping 8 without reply past sorry Deepdale.
An outstanding strike from Ben Grimshaw in the opening 5 minutes put Ashton in control early on. With the strong wind causing havoc for the home side, they struggled to get the ball out of their own half. Ashton went to work to capitalise on the advantage and were soon 3 up. A deep cross from Ben Grimshaw was headed back across goal by Stuart Hames for Phil Armistead to notch his first of the game. Phil quickly added to this when a clever throw put him through 1 on 1 and he bravely flicked the ball into the net before colliding with the on rushing keeper.
Matt Wiggins curled in directly from a corner and Dan Porter finished the half off with a beautifully taken goal, controlling with his right and volleying with his left from just outside the area.
With the score line 0-5 at half time, the game was pretty much dead and buried, although the second half was against the problematic wind, so the lads had to stay focused.
Ashton started the second half brightly and counteracted the wind by keeping the ball on the floor where possible. Chris King ensured he distributed the ball low out wide to ensure Ashton maintained possession in their own half.
Ashton created numerous chances and really could have hit double figures. Phil baged his hat-trick after following up well to tap in after a save from the keeper saw the ball fall at his feet.
Jonny Butts and Tom Bonnick came on from the bench and combined well ensuring the attacking threat was constant. Ben Grimshaw soon netted his second from close range after the ball bounced around in the area following a number of efforts at goal.
Jonny Butts was then brought down in the area as he shaped to cross the ball allowing Ben to net his hat-trick from the spot and confirm Ashton's greatest ever victory.
A fine performance all over the field considering the conditions.
Man of the match goes to Ben Grimshaw who not only bagged his second hat-trick of the season but was a constant threat going forward.
Ashton break for Easter now having won all of their games in March and have just 2 fixtures remaining.
The reds continued their good run of form by thumping 8 without reply past sorry Deepdale.
An outstanding strike from Ben Grimshaw in the opening 5 minutes put Ashton in control early on. With the strong wind causing havoc for the home side, they struggled to get the ball out of their own half. Ashton went to work to capitalise on the advantage and were soon 3 up. A deep cross from Ben Grimshaw was headed back across goal by Stuart Hames for Phil Armistead to notch his first of the game. Phil quickly added to this when a clever throw put him through 1 on 1 and he bravely flicked the ball into the net before colliding with the on rushing keeper.
Matt Wiggins curled in directly from a corner and Dan Porter finished the half off with a beautifully taken goal, controlling with his right and volleying with his left from just outside the area.
With the score line 0-5 at half time, the game was pretty much dead and buried, although the second half was against the problematic wind, so the lads had to stay focused.
Ashton started the second half brightly and counteracted the wind by keeping the ball on the floor where possible. Chris King ensured he distributed the ball low out wide to ensure Ashton maintained possession in their own half.
Ashton created numerous chances and really could have hit double figures. Phil baged his hat-trick after following up well to tap in after a save from the keeper saw the ball fall at his feet.
Jonny Butts and Tom Bonnick came on from the bench and combined well ensuring the attacking threat was constant. Ben Grimshaw soon netted his second from close range after the ball bounced around in the area following a number of efforts at goal.
Jonny Butts was then brought down in the area as he shaped to cross the ball allowing Ben to net his hat-trick from the spot and confirm Ashton's greatest ever victory.
A fine performance all over the field considering the conditions.
Man of the match goes to Ben Grimshaw who not only bagged his second hat-trick of the season but was a constant threat going forward.
Ashton break for Easter now having won all of their games in March and have just 2 fixtures remaining.