25/05/2024
** Match Result **
Mick Malone Final
Hawkesmill Fc 2 - 2 Coundon Nugget FT
(Penalties, Hawkesmill 2 - 3 Coundon)
Scorers:
Brandish
Garner
So the dust has settled on last night's dramatic final between ourselves and Coundon. Two good quality sides going head to head again made it to be a thrilling game.
The Coventry Technical hosted and the pitch was looking excellent ready for some good football to be played and it didn't disappoint.
The game got underway and both us and Coundon had early spells in possession, using the width of the pitch well. P.Ryan and C.Ferguson at wingbacks were looking a threat.
It was Coundon who opened the scoring. A cross on the left side was delivered to the back post, the Coundon winger jumped the highest to head the ball past GK Roddy, unlucky for Roddy as he had a strong hand to the ball. 0-1.
From this point in it was Hawkesmill who started to control the game more. Keeping the ball well, linking up nicely and creating chances. A few crossed balls into the Coundon area were causing problems.
We started to dominate forcing Coundon back and the pressure finally paid off. A lovely cross field ball by Walker, this was brought down well by Roberts inside the Coundon area, he then set up Brandish who hit a hard first time effort past the Coundon keeper 1-1.
The lads were confident now and more chances came and went. It wasn't long before we took the lead. Again Walker spreading the ball well, he delivered into the path of Garner who had made a well timed run into the area, Garner with full composure looped the ball over the Coundon keeper and into the net 2-1. HT.
Second half we knew we needed another goal as Coundon would come on strong.
Similar to the first half both sides playing some really good football. Our GK Roddy was called into action as their forward got in behind but he held his own and produced a big save.
Coundon soon levelled the scoreline. A dangerous cross was parried away by GK Roddy, however the loose ball hit our CB and went in. Really unfortunate goal to conceded.
Hawkesmill started to look tired after putting in a big performance. Kelly had to come of due to injury after having a fantastic game in the middle. More changes were made to try and bring more energy into the game.
Again Roddy keeping us level with another good save from the Coundon forward. With the clock ticking down we had three minutes left until it would be decided on penalties. We had one final chance a cross into the Coundon area fell to Garner at the back post he flicked the ball towards goal, the ball hit the Coundon Keeper bounced and was agonisingly cleared from the line . FT 2-2.
A big effort from everyone involved and as ever penalties is a lottery which we all knew.
Unfortunately Hawkesmill missed our first three penalties, but our GK Roddy wasn't going down without a fight as he produced two good saves himself. However Coundon converted their last penalty meaning a 3-2 win for them on penalties.
The lads were dissapointed but full credit to everyone. Battled well, played some quality football and produced a really entertaining match and we can hold our heads high.
A big thank you to everyone who was helped us out and supported this season. See you next season 💛🖤