Proper Football: Rangers fail to cash in

Saturday 19 April 2014

Rangers fail to cash in

West Midlands Regional League Premier Division 19/04/14

Wednesfield v Black Country Rangers

A sparse crowd had gathered on a cold Easter afternoon to maybe see a battling Wednesfield lower the colours of one of the leagues leading lights(the hosts have a reputation for often doing so). But what a strange game ! BCR had an estimated 95 % possession but struggled to a) break down the home defence and b) put the ball in the net when they did get through. From the start the visitors controlled the game, had the chances but no way could they score. It then took a freak goal on 25 minutes to break the ice, the ball ending up in the back of the net direct from a corner. You wondered would this be the beginning of a huge score but it never materialised. Dominated as they were,Wednesfield refused to be overwhelmed, yielding numerous corners and throw-ins instead. The home side had a chance but the shot cleared the bar.

Half-time Wednesfield 0 Black Country Rangers 1

The first half domination enjoyed by the visitors was as nothing compared to the second half. The hosts were swamped as the visitors poured forward time after time. No sooner had the defenders cleared the ball, than back it came. Pressure paid off on the hour mark when a short clearance was quickly returned into the roof of the net. Wednesfield then had the odd breakaway and did enjoy short spells of possession but the visitors would quickly regain control.

And that was it really. A tale of one team totally dominating another but failing to cash in. Our view was of giving great credit to the battling qualities of the Wednesfield defenders, refusing to wilt under enormous pressure. Indeed the MOTM was a home defender( turned attacker in the second half)Wednesfields' number 5. This guy never stopped running,chased everything,even lost causes.

BCR look out of it now, the four teams at the top fighting for the title.

Result ; Wednesfield 0 Black Country Rangers 2