League

Knottingley
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Gavin Dennison sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alfie Unsworth struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Keiran Chadwick didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Knottingley. Rick Battersby kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Gavin Dennison's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 12thth minute, Keiran Chadwick skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Alfie Unsworth received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Keiran Chadwick tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Will Apsden kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Knottingley's Kris Sheppard slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Keiran Chadwick. That made the score 1-0 after 27 minutes of play. In the 30th minute Alfie Unsworth shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Keiran Chadwick saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 31st minute, Knottingley's Gavin Dennison ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Keiran Chadwick. Keiran Chadwick yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Keiran Chadwick made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfie Unsworth in the 34th minute of play. Gavin Dennison who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 36thth minute tested the skills of Keiran Chadwick when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 39 minutes in the game, Alfie Unsworth fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Keiran Chadwick having to interfere. Keiran Chadwick took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfie Unsworth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Keiran Chadwick took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfie Unsworth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Grant Bennett's late challenge caught a Knottingley's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Grant Bennett helped the player get up and apologised. After 45 played minutes Turtle Bay got a freekick which was hit by Grant Bennett. Keiran Chadwick took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfie Unsworth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With an all-out effort, Knottingley's Keiran Chadwick threw himself towards the right post 48 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Kris Sheppard, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rick Battersby made a kick off. Keiran Chadwick made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gavin Dennison in the 52nd minute of play. Turtle Bay's Mickey Lampard got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Keiran Chadwick took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gavin Dennison, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 72nd minute Alfie Unsworth shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Keiran Chadwick saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lenny Deighton charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lenny Deighton the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Jimmy Holstead showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rick Battersby, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Keiran Chadwick took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfie Unsworth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfie Unsworth received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Keiran Chadwick tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Junior Adamson kicked well hit freekick during the 97th minute of the match. After 100 minutes Turtle Bay's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Conal Barltrop who took care of the corner kick. Conal Barltrop made a great header on Knottingley's corner, it was just that Turtle Bay's Keiran Chadwick managed to reach the ball for a save. There was no doubt that Knottingley were the better team. Knottingley's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.