Post by hoopy on May 3, 2024 6:22:20 GMT
Ashington were very unlucky not to make it to the NFA Senior Cup final last night.
The Colliers should've took the lead in the first minute when the ball fell to an unmarked Kneeshaw 8 yards out who controlled the pass and put it wide by inches. Not long after Thompson had another great chance and went near post but his shot just missed and went into the side netting.
Newcastle took the lead mid way through the half with their only shot on target from open play of the night.
Second half, Ashington had all the play and had the Newcastle defence under pressure for the whole half. Newcastle took the lead from a free kick that honestly should've gone the other way, when Stephenson stood on the back of Simon Jakub's foot bringing them both down.
The Colliers halved the deficient moments later when Kneeshaw danced through the Newcastle defence along the by line, cutting the ball back for Maguire to slot home.
Newcastle were on the back foot after that and were forced to defend very deep as they tried to hold on.
In the very last second the ref bottled what was a clear red card when a pass over the top found Kneeshaw, who had a clear run at goal. The Newcastle defender took him out with no intent to play the ball, which should've resulted in a free kick and red. The ref waved it off and blew the final whistle instead.
Great performance from the Colliers who were the better side against very ordinary opponents, most of whom will be playing in the Northern League very soon I suspect.
A magnificent turn out of 1447 as well.
The Colliers should've took the lead in the first minute when the ball fell to an unmarked Kneeshaw 8 yards out who controlled the pass and put it wide by inches. Not long after Thompson had another great chance and went near post but his shot just missed and went into the side netting.
Newcastle took the lead mid way through the half with their only shot on target from open play of the night.
Second half, Ashington had all the play and had the Newcastle defence under pressure for the whole half. Newcastle took the lead from a free kick that honestly should've gone the other way, when Stephenson stood on the back of Simon Jakub's foot bringing them both down.
The Colliers halved the deficient moments later when Kneeshaw danced through the Newcastle defence along the by line, cutting the ball back for Maguire to slot home.
Newcastle were on the back foot after that and were forced to defend very deep as they tried to hold on.
In the very last second the ref bottled what was a clear red card when a pass over the top found Kneeshaw, who had a clear run at goal. The Newcastle defender took him out with no intent to play the ball, which should've resulted in a free kick and red. The ref waved it off and blew the final whistle instead.
Great performance from the Colliers who were the better side against very ordinary opponents, most of whom will be playing in the Northern League very soon I suspect.
A magnificent turn out of 1447 as well.