After watching Heanor score ten in their last two starts, and after seeing Welfare struggle to beat a very poor Ibstock team mid-week, the outcome of this game looked certain. For once, the form book was adhered to and the Lions of Heanor won at a canter - the eight goal margin really was a fair reflection of the game, although Gedling did mange to create a coupe of chances. Gedling are still trying to rebuild, while Heanor are now fairly settled - this was their 7th straight league win.
Welfare were without skipper Simon Labatte - Heanor's only absentee from last weeks classic v Bardon Hill was Phil Austin - his left back spot ably filled by new recruit Danny Claridge.
The home team must have known what they were up against, but they were a goal down after just 15 seconds, Kieran Debrouwer firing the ball in from the left and GARY WEBSTER was on hand at the far stick to slot home.
The Miners had a chance on 9, but Lewis Capewell' header from a left wing corner flew just over the Heanor bar.
Heanor's Graham Wells tried his luck from range after 12 minutes, but keeper Carl Najuk managed to save at the second attempt.
The second Heanor goal was a gift - NATHAN BENGER ramming the ball home from 8 yards, after Danny Pass completely missed his kick while trying to clear Wells' cross, effectively handing the goal on a plate to the Heanor no. 9.
Benger set up the Lions' third goal on 25, although it was shrouded in some controversy. Benger appeared to be offside when he dragged the ball back from the line - his cross found RYAN CANCELLARA at the far post and the midfielder fired home. The Assistant Referee had flagged for the offside, but Referee Simon Swain over-ruled the flag as apparently the ball to Benger had been played to him by the boot of a Welfare player.
Chris Peet was then booked after he hammered Benger into the perimeter boards, then the visitors added their fourth in the 32nd minute, JAKE VERNON rifling past Najuk from 16 yards. Mark Frost saw yellow on 35 - racing from goal, he hacked at the ball but connected with Tyrone Cairns as well after Brett Peel had failed to intercept a ball in from the right.
NICO DEGIROLAMO was the next Lion to get his name on the scoresheet, heading home from close range on 41 after Benger's initial header had cannoned back off the bar. H-T 0-5
Met up with former Greenwood Meadows manager Nev Silcock at half time - Nev's on crutches at the moment after breaking a foot. He had predicted a 10-0 scoreline before kick off, and when JASON FOSTER'S corner from the left flew straight in just four minutes from the restart, his prediction didn't look too far-fetched!
KIERAN DEBROUWER added the 7th on 66, blamming the ball home from 10 yards after Vernon's cross had been knocked to him by sub Phil Lowry. Heanor completed the scoring with 12 to go. Lowry picked out Danny O'Donnell on the left, and the winger's shot across the goal was hammered past Najuk by JAKE VERNON.
Nigel Amofa was tackled rather crudely by Claridge in the 85th minute, the Heanor debutant lucky to escape with just a yellow. Amofa wasn't happy with the Ref's punishment though, and went after Claridge appearing to head-butt the defender. We were 90 yards away from the incident, but Mr. Swain wasn't - he had no hesitation in sending the player from the field of play. Gedling held out for the final five minutes - Mr. Swain added no stoppage time at all. Maybe just as well!! F-T 0-8
Gedling need time to complete their rebuilding, and coming up against a rampant Heanor team should not worry them too much. This was never going to be a home win....and I think the Welfare boys knew it even before a ball was kicked.
Heanor face struggling Ellistown at the Town Ground on Tuesday, then face a much sterner test next Saturday when they visit Oadby Town.
Admission £4
Programme £1
Attendance 107
Chris Peet was then booked after he hammered Benger into the perimeter boards, then the visitors added their fourth in the 32nd minute, JAKE VERNON rifling past Najuk from 16 yards. Mark Frost saw yellow on 35 - racing from goal, he hacked at the ball but connected with Tyrone Cairns as well after Brett Peel had failed to intercept a ball in from the right.
NICO DEGIROLAMO was the next Lion to get his name on the scoresheet, heading home from close range on 41 after Benger's initial header had cannoned back off the bar. H-T 0-5
Met up with former Greenwood Meadows manager Nev Silcock at half time - Nev's on crutches at the moment after breaking a foot. He had predicted a 10-0 scoreline before kick off, and when JASON FOSTER'S corner from the left flew straight in just four minutes from the restart, his prediction didn't look too far-fetched!
KIERAN DEBROUWER added the 7th on 66, blamming the ball home from 10 yards after Vernon's cross had been knocked to him by sub Phil Lowry. Heanor completed the scoring with 12 to go. Lowry picked out Danny O'Donnell on the left, and the winger's shot across the goal was hammered past Najuk by JAKE VERNON.
Nigel Amofa was tackled rather crudely by Claridge in the 85th minute, the Heanor debutant lucky to escape with just a yellow. Amofa wasn't happy with the Ref's punishment though, and went after Claridge appearing to head-butt the defender. We were 90 yards away from the incident, but Mr. Swain wasn't - he had no hesitation in sending the player from the field of play. Gedling held out for the final five minutes - Mr. Swain added no stoppage time at all. Maybe just as well!! F-T 0-8
Gedling need time to complete their rebuilding, and coming up against a rampant Heanor team should not worry them too much. This was never going to be a home win....and I think the Welfare boys knew it even before a ball was kicked.
Heanor face struggling Ellistown at the Town Ground on Tuesday, then face a much sterner test next Saturday when they visit Oadby Town.
Admission £4
Programme £1
Attendance 107
