EUROSOCCER NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SENIOR LEAGUE: DIVISION ONE
RADCLIFFE OLYMPIC FC 1 MEDEN VALE COLTS FC 6
Having looked out for a match, this one stood out for one reason and that was due to Radcliffe Olympic's Wharf Lane ground, being out of use for the time being due the awful weather we have had over the wintertime, they have been playing a few games at Bingham Road Playing Fields at the opposite end of the village, a ground Id never been to.
The pitch is playing field ground roped off down one side for spectators, but as you enter the ground, you will notice a bus stop both opoosite each other, so ideal for hoppers to get too, a nice car park, a refreshments kiosk and a walk or if like me on a mobility scooter a drive up to the main pitch.
On arrial, we first was greeted by the lovely Marie-Claire, who is a 2 time walking football world cup winner with England, then Mr Olympic himself, John who has been with the club as long as I can recall and is al,ways there to greet and have a chat and make a cuppa. Every Boxing Day, Radcliffe Olympic organise a charity match which John is really proud of and he always knocks up a matchday programme.
With teamsheets got, it was then time to meet todays official Jake Devonport, who in my opinion kept the game flowing and did really well.
The match began with both team stugging with the crosswind, with the ball being played long and it going straight out of play, though both sides did have their chances.
Roll on to 30 minutes, when a ball from the right side was played to the back post for Meden Vale's THOMAS SHARPE to volley home to put his side in to a 1-0 lead.
The wind began to ease and both side were matchingt each other, but just before half time, I think the homesters were looking forward to their half time Jaffa Cafes, when on 43 minutes that man THOMAS SHARPE latched on to a loose ball on the edge of the area to double his sides lead. Meden Vale straight from kick off poured forward and a long ball going nowhere found LIAM JEPSON who guided the ball past the Radcliffe keeper to make it at half time 3-0 to the visitors.
The Secong Half we didnt have to wait very long for another goal to be scored when MASON BROADHEAD stroked the ball from the edge of the box to make it 4-0 to the Colts.
Radcliffe kept batting and on 52 minutes, their styriker was bought down in the box and match referee had no choice but point straight to the spot, to which JOSH LAWLOR stepped up and despatched.
With lots of subs being made to give all players a run out and a chance of time, on 65 minutes, it was one of the Vale subs KIERAN DARBY ho made it 5-1 when he jinxed round the home defence and scooped the ball over the keeper.
Radcliffe kept battling and had a couple of chances but the Colts looked fresher and more experiance and in the 84th minute, their striker GEORGE CAMPS bundled the ball in to the net to give his side a 6-1 away victory.
I must thank Radcliffe Olympic FC for a kind £20 donation at todays match and with the £1.75p from the goals scored take the charity blogs running total to a amazing amount of £3,240.32p. The Blog s in aid of SAMS WORKPLACE, that aids people with special needs on their farm and also their shop, helping with D of E, cooking, CV's and other work expreriances, as well as free board games evening for the adults of all ages. If you would like to make a donation, of any amount, you can do a bank transfer to
MR R HORNBY
SORT CODE: 111324
ACCOUNT: 00269688
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