The Beeches ground,Tividale.
Tividale 2 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 3
After seeing some of the garbage 💩churned out by our illustrious England team on Friday,this gem of a game was like a breath of fresh air . West Midland Regional League Tividale entertained Evo-Stik East League table-toppers Rushden & Diamonds. Straight from kick-off it seemed the hosts would be overwhelmed by their two leagues higher opponents but somehow the visitors were kept at bay. After weathering the storm,Tividale gradually played themselves into the game as the half progressed.The hosts were testing the visitors keeper and on 35 minutes they took the lead with a fine goal from Smith.The visitors were visibly shocked as they had controlled most of the game to that point.
Following the break it was 'as you were' with Rushden in total control and within minutes they had levelled with a goal of some quality from Shariff. Again there were ominous signs of a rout by the visitors and again Tividale surprised us all when,in a rare breakaway Smith scored his second with a beautifully placed header.Game on ! Back came Rushden and that man Shariff claimed his second and shortly after,a third. Tivi were unlucky with a last-gasp effort but the visitors came out worthy winners.
What a stunning advert for Non-League football. Next Mays' final will probably be a forgettable affair involving any two from the top six of the PL.This game deserves all the accolades I and others can give it.Congratulations to both teams for showing us what the FA Cup should be about.
Special mention to :- For Tividale,Goalkeeper & No3
For AFC Rushden & Diamonds,Shariff(and their fans who added to the atmosphere)
Entrance ; £3 concession
Programme ; sold out
Drink ; £1 coffee star rating **
Crowd ; 250 est
Referee ; 8/10
Entertainment value ; 8/10
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