BOXING DAY VERSUS ELBURTON VILLA

"PRESENTATION"
Normal procedure at Bolitho Park is marked between both captains. Visiting skipper Kev Yetton seen here with Parkway's Jamie Morrison Hill. A good crowd saw a game that was somewhat below our best. Maybe the Xmas spirit had sunk in more ways than one ?? With us on the top floor of the league so to speak, and Elburton currently in the basement, you would think we could be sure of the win. But we knew manager Scott Banford (baggy) would not think the same, and give us a hard battle. But play was scrappy coming from both sides. It was not until the 15 min, before we saw a glimmer of hope. Chris Wright gave us the lead from 25yds with a low shot. Play was end to end, and the equalizer came before the break. The ball crossed in from the right flank, first touch was good and then volleyed home past our keeper Zinny.
Second half both sides looked for the winner. We then started to be the more likely to score , going close on many chances. Especially when Kev Robinson found himself inches from the line. But his contact on the ball was too strong and it sailed over the bar. "Robbo" ! it was heartbreaking to watch!! But the day was saved 5mins from time.
A contraversal free kick was only half saved by the keeper, Chris Wright saw the loose ball and slammed home the festive winner. The 90min team talk by manger Dave Leonard was obviously levelled at the standard of play. But that is the joy of our wonderful game we are involved in, you can play poor , but still win ???
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