Saturday, November 01, 2008
Old Boys Back On Track
Ormskirk II.....0
BGSOB............2
Bury returned to winning ways on Saturday as they produced a confident performance to see off Ormskirk, moving them level on points at the top of the table.
The opening ten minutes produced some scrappy hockey with both teams turning the ball over frequently. However, as Bury settled into their rhythm, they began to produce excellent passing hockey and fashioned numerous attacking moves.
The Bury back three were providing an excellent base for the team with both Lowe and Tariq Sheikh producing solid performances and using the ball well to start wave after wave of attacks.
Despite their possession and passing, Bury’s lack of width meant that the game was very cramped and any chances created were being smothered by a packed home defence. When the Old Boys did produce clear-cut chances, they found the Ormskirk keeper in good form.
At half time Bury knew that if they were to capitalise on their territorial dominance, they needed to stretch the home defence down the flanks.
With Matthews expertly pulling the strings in midfield, The Old Boys took complete control of the second half. Robinson and Foster provided excellent width allowing Wright and Hillary to supplement the attack with additional numbers as Bury produced chance after chance.
Ainscow and Waywell both fired wide, Matthews and Sameer Sheikh were both denied by the keeper and Foster was twice close to connecting with crosses at the far post.
Eventually, as the game entered the final ten minutes, The Old Boys made the break through. Hillary took a free hit from the edge of the ‘D,’ firing the ball goal wards. Ainscow was on hand to deftly deflect the ball past the keeper from close range, claiming his second goal in two appearances.
Minutes later, Bury were two to the good as Waywell produced a moment of individual magic. Receiving the ball inside his own half, the Bury front man went on a powerful run down the left wing. He rode several challenges on his way to the ‘D,’ before slotting the ball past the stranded keeper from the narrowest of angles.
Although happy with the final result, The Old Boys must still work on finishing the numerous chances that they are creating in order to keep pace at the top of the league.
Squad: Heaton, J. Lowe, T. Sheikh, S. Sheikh, Foster, Robinson, Wright, Hillary, Matthews, Waywell, Chandler, Todd, Ainscow.
MOM: Foster
BGSOB............2
Bury returned to winning ways on Saturday as they produced a confident performance to see off Ormskirk, moving them level on points at the top of the table.
The opening ten minutes produced some scrappy hockey with both teams turning the ball over frequently. However, as Bury settled into their rhythm, they began to produce excellent passing hockey and fashioned numerous attacking moves.
The Bury back three were providing an excellent base for the team with both Lowe and Tariq Sheikh producing solid performances and using the ball well to start wave after wave of attacks.
Despite their possession and passing, Bury’s lack of width meant that the game was very cramped and any chances created were being smothered by a packed home defence. When the Old Boys did produce clear-cut chances, they found the Ormskirk keeper in good form.
At half time Bury knew that if they were to capitalise on their territorial dominance, they needed to stretch the home defence down the flanks.
With Matthews expertly pulling the strings in midfield, The Old Boys took complete control of the second half. Robinson and Foster provided excellent width allowing Wright and Hillary to supplement the attack with additional numbers as Bury produced chance after chance.
Ainscow and Waywell both fired wide, Matthews and Sameer Sheikh were both denied by the keeper and Foster was twice close to connecting with crosses at the far post.
Eventually, as the game entered the final ten minutes, The Old Boys made the break through. Hillary took a free hit from the edge of the ‘D,’ firing the ball goal wards. Ainscow was on hand to deftly deflect the ball past the keeper from close range, claiming his second goal in two appearances.
Minutes later, Bury were two to the good as Waywell produced a moment of individual magic. Receiving the ball inside his own half, the Bury front man went on a powerful run down the left wing. He rode several challenges on his way to the ‘D,’ before slotting the ball past the stranded keeper from the narrowest of angles.
Although happy with the final result, The Old Boys must still work on finishing the numerous chances that they are creating in order to keep pace at the top of the league.
Squad: Heaton, J. Lowe, T. Sheikh, S. Sheikh, Foster, Robinson, Wright, Hillary, Matthews, Waywell, Chandler, Todd, Ainscow.
MOM: Foster
