Late decision to go to this game, but I'm pleased I went. A little cracker of a game played between two sets of players who gave their all throughout the 90 minutes. Took hardly any notes because this wasn't going to be blogged, but it was a game well worth a few words.
I was greeted inside the ground by Welfare 1st team boss Dave Voller, and club Treasurer / webmaster Scott Ward. Scott mentioned that due to one thing and another, the Blidworth lads hadn't played since November, and find themselves third from bottom of the table. They looked a neat compact outfit for all that and more than held their own against third placed Carlton.
Carlton took the lead on 32 minutes, and Blidworth keeper Tyler Merryweather will be a little disappointed that he couldn't keep out an 18 yard pee-roller from the Millers' skipper wearing the 14 shirt. H-T 0-1
Blidworth levelled on 57, then went a little gung-ho as they tried to grab the lead. They poured men forward and in the 69th minute had three shots blocked in quick succession - trouble is, they left a gaping hole at the back and when the visiting no. 17 was found by a long ball out of defence, he ran into the box and rounded Merryweather before slotting home.
Blidworth had a Marouane Fellaini lookalike in the centre of their defence, and he looked a decent prospect - until he fell foul of Referee Andy Rolph that is. On 78 he showed dissent - and when Mr. Rolph called him over to caution him, he said something out of order. Yellow card in hand, Mr Rolph said " that's for dissent, and this is for what you've just said to me". So two yellows in two seconds.. and Blidworth down to 10 men.
Carlton wrapped up the points with 7 minutes left to play - JOE WELLS firing home the rebound after a shot from the 17 shirt had cannoned off the foot of the post. F-T 1-3
Great game - but I am a big fan of the U19 game anyway - I wish I could get to a few more!!!
Admission (inc prog) £2
Attendance H/C 22
Off to see Blidworth's 1st team at Pinxton on Saturday - cold, but sunny day forecast.......we'll see!!!!
