Liverpool Ramblers Vets XI v Army Crusaders

Match Report

Vets A XI Fixtures 2018-19

14 Moor Ln, Thornton, Liverpool L23 4TW, UK

Ramblers Vets XI
Army Crusaders
3 - 3
Final Score
R. HALL - 1C.J. CLAY - 1M. CHESTER - 1

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Game Statistics
0 Yellow cards 0
0 Red cards 0
0 Shots 0
0 Shots on Goal 0
0 Saves 0
0 Corner Kick 0
0%
Shot Accuracy
0%
Pass Accuracy

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SH
0
F
0
OFF
0
0%
Shot Accuracy
0%
Pass Accuracy

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0
SH
0
F
0
OFF

Match Report

 

So that’s the season done. The most amazing April sunshine blessed the 64th Easter Festival and this now traditional curtain raiser did not disappoint. The website database needed an early update to add Dave Arthur as a player; his comeback was not quite as dramatic as Tiger Woods’, although certainly more predictable. He gave slightly more notice of his appearance than the Chairman, whose biggest contribution to the game was to smash the ball into the Captain’s face in the warmup. Chester, who had declared his availability as early as Thursday, arrived later still, but just in time to make the team photo and show his solidarity with the Chairman by placing his hand gently upon the knee of greatness.

Looks were cast to see if RvP had come after email controversy had cast a shadow over the build up; he wasn’t present but only because of family commitments, and gave full value in the Love Lane Brewery later on into the evening.

With adoring family looking on, Uncle Russ Hall graced the game with his presence and a goal of rare beauty. Mornington, in the quest for 40 goals for the season, surprised all by passing rather than shooting (again), and as the ball sat up on the half volley, Formby’s premier vaper lashed the ball into the top corner.

Then, a goalkeeping error as splendid as Moor Lane has seen for many a year. The latest in a succession of long throws was heading goalwards. Allowed straight in would have resulted in a goal kick, but the Captain managed to punch it into his own net and give the Crusaders an equaliser that they frankly deserved. Terrible defending then led to another goal, the failure to close down the Army striker being near criminal. Bodey vented his spleen, the Vets rallied and a Rogers cross was headed home by Chester.

There was an absence of oranges and panic at half time, the confidence of a winning season soothing what might otherwise be thought of as nerves. Family support paid dividends in the second half too, this time Claypole’s adoring fiancée witnessing a half volley as ripped as his newly acquired six pack. His celebration was premier league too, punching the air with menace.

Another victory seemed assured, but a series of unfortunate events led to Harthan being the youth and pace of the back four, after Bodey’s chin and McNay’s knees gave way.

A late break from the Army looked harmless enough, but as Power and Ainsworth looked longingly at each other, neither thought to clear the ball and a soft equaliser was conceded. But a draw, the Vets first and only of the season, was a fair enough result in the end.

Nothing, though, can take the shine off this most marvellous of seasons. Fifteen wins from 28 games, more goals scored than conceded, and most importantly of all, marvellous team spirit. Thanks to everyone who made it possible. It still beats Ikea on a Saturday afternoon.

 

Details

Date Time League Season Full Time
April 19, 2019 12:30 pm Vets A XI Fixtures 2018-19 90'

Ground

Moor Lane

14 Moor Ln, Thornton, Liverpool L23 4TW, UK

Results

Club1st Half2nd HalfGoalsOutcome
Ramblers Vets XI213Draw
Army Crusaders213Draw

Match Stats

Goals
3
0
Assists
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
P%
0
0
CK
0
0
OFF
0
0
F
0
0
S
0
0
DRB
0
0
KP
0
0
PS
0
0
PA
0
0
PKG
0
0
PKA
0
0
SH%
0
0
SOG
0
0
SH
0
0
MIN
0
0