Match Report:
Purton faced a tough home game against title
chasing Lydiard Boys. The game started fast and furious with plenty of
possession for both teams. Unfortunately after 10 minutes, Purton were
forced to make a change when Dale Crabbe had to succumb to injury.
Purton responded positively and fought for possession with every
opportunity. The Purton defence was regularly under pressure, but the
defence battled for every ball, with safe hands behind them in goal from
Michael Farage. Minutes before half time, Lydiard made the first
breakthrough in a tight first half. Half Time 0-1.
The second half continued in the same manner,
with Purton pushing forward looking for an equaliser. Midway through the
half, Purton leveled the score when Adam Corcoran swung in a free kick
from the edge of the area in to the top right hand corner of the goal. Purton's
defence was still under pressure, but play was continually switching
from end to end as both teams went in search of a winner. As the clock
ticked down, a draw was looking lightly, but with only 10 seconds
remaining, Lydiard snatched a winner leaving no time for Purton to
respond. Final score 1-2.
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