PRESTON GUILD 1 vs 4 AORFC
Posted by Stuart on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Ashton recorded their first win of 2013 and in the process ended Preston Guild's unbeaten run for the 2013.
A strong performance was rewarded with a fully deserved victory. Improved forward play saw the reds attack with confidence and allowed Ben Grimshaw's early effort deflected into the net by the Preston Guild defender.
Ben soon made it 2 when Tom Darkins threaded a perfectly weighted ball through for him to beat the keeper at the near post with the outside of his left boot.
Ashton saw the half out comfortably and were never really under any pressure that the impressive back four couldn't deal with.
The second half started a little nervy but Matt Wiggins managed to avoided the a viscous attempt to hack him down as he broke through in the area and he cooly slotted home past the keeper to settle the nerves.
Phil Armistead confirmed the 3 points for Ashton with a well struck left foot effort which was his first for the club on his second appearance.
A mix up between Jonny Sumner and Chris King resulted in a gifted conciliation own goal for Preston Guild and slightly soured an otherwise faultless display from the pair.
Man of the match goes to Adam Ward who worked well down the right flank and filled in well at right back when the team lost Josh to injury.
Matt Wiggins and Graham Harrison also performed well and deserve a mention. Matty provided the target up front and Graham commanded the back line superbly.
A strong performance was rewarded with a fully deserved victory. Improved forward play saw the reds attack with confidence and allowed Ben Grimshaw's early effort deflected into the net by the Preston Guild defender.
Ben soon made it 2 when Tom Darkins threaded a perfectly weighted ball through for him to beat the keeper at the near post with the outside of his left boot.
Ashton saw the half out comfortably and were never really under any pressure that the impressive back four couldn't deal with.
The second half started a little nervy but Matt Wiggins managed to avoided the a viscous attempt to hack him down as he broke through in the area and he cooly slotted home past the keeper to settle the nerves.
Phil Armistead confirmed the 3 points for Ashton with a well struck left foot effort which was his first for the club on his second appearance.
A mix up between Jonny Sumner and Chris King resulted in a gifted conciliation own goal for Preston Guild and slightly soured an otherwise faultless display from the pair.
Man of the match goes to Adam Ward who worked well down the right flank and filled in well at right back when the team lost Josh to injury.
Matt Wiggins and Graham Harrison also performed well and deserve a mention. Matty provided the target up front and Graham commanded the back line superbly.