⚽ West Midlands Regional League Div 1⚽
Gornal Athletic 2 FC Darlaston 0
Played at The Garden Walk Stadium, Gornal
This was a great game for neutral and supporter alike ; two fully committed sides really going for it. For the hosts a win was vital to keep their hopes of the championship alive while the visitors basically had only pride at stake.
Potential table-toppers Gornal were given a stern test by the visitors (number 10 being a constant thorn in the side to the home defence).
The game was in the balance until late in the second half when a penalty and a well-crafted goal settled it ; Darlaston had used every ounce of energy by then and were visibly flagging.
Congratulations to the winners, Gornal who struck when it mattered most....near the end of the game. They now face an anxious wait for rivals Droitwich Spa to complete their fixtures.
Commiserations to the visitors who belied their lowly league standing with an outstanding display.
MOTM ; Gornal Number 8
MOTM ; Darlaston Number 5
Entrance ; £3
Programme ; n/a
Drink ; £1
Crowd ; 120 est
Referee ; 9/10
Entertainment value ; 9/10
