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Larkhall Thistle v Ashfield - Sat 3rd May 2008. Stagecoach Central League Division 1 |
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Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield F & A C 5, Gasworks Park, Larkhall - Kick-Off 2pm
An awesome performance from Ashfield this afternoon at Larkhall at a crucial time of the season, and the scoreline does not flatter Ashfield at all, with the Larkhall keeper pulling off some excellent saves in the second half to keep the score down. A hat-trick from Darren O`Donnell, a header from Gordon Passmore and an own goal provided the scoring coupled with Larkhall losing their discipline midway through the first half and having two players sent off for foul and abusive language towards the Referee.
Ashfield came out in their away strip of Yellow and Blue hoops and Larkhall played in their traditional Red and White Stripes. It was the `field that started the brighter and stronger and tested their keeper within the first few minutes after the ball broke to Stevie Martin on the edge of the box, however his well hit shot was smothered by the impressive Larkhall keeper. Ashfield played at a very high tempo and this caused the `Thistle Midfield and Defence a few problems and it came as no surprise when Ashfield took the lead in the 17th Minute. A brilliant delivery from the left by Mark Thomson was expertly headed into the net by the in-form Darren O`Donnell to put the `field 1-0 up.
Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield 1. This was no more than Ashfield deserved and they were pilling on the pressure at this stage which was causing frustration amongst the Larkhall players, who were letting their discipline slip when decisions went against them. On the 22nd Minute, Ashfield went 2-0 up, after a lovely move by Tony Chalmers on the right found Darren O`Donnell, who was brought down inside the box. Larkhall were aggrieved at the decision however their defender did not make any contact with the ball. Darren `dusted`himself down and laced the penalty to the keepers left to the delight of the Ashfield support. Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield 2.
Tempers boiled over at this stage and Larkhall were guilty of some hefty tackles and minutes after the 2nd goal were down to 10 men after one of their players was sent off for foul and abusive language towards the Referee. Ashfield continued to concentrate on playing football and they were really on form this afternoon. In the 29th Minute a beautiful delivery from Man of the Match Mark Thomson was bulleted into the net by the onrushing Gordon Passmore, who`s header hit the roof of the net in seconds.
Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield 3.
Larkhall had been undefeated in 10 games, so this had been a really impressive first half hour for the `field and it didn`t stop there. After some excellent wing play the ball was delivered into the box and again it was Gordon Passmore who bulleted a header towards goal which came off the Larkhall defender and floated over the unlucky keeper into the roof of the net. Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield 4.
This was not the end of the half and the Larkhall No 7 who had been their best player in the first half lost his cool and was immediately Red-Carded for comments made to the Referee.
HALF TIME:- LARKHALL THISTLE 0 ASHFIELD 4
Larkhall`s 9 men came out determined to try and put a performance on for their fans in the second half and were playing better Football, however it was Ashfield that were carving out the chances. A lovely move on the right started by Davie Gumley was delivered into the box and the onrushing Stevie Martin looked destined to score until the Larkhall keeper produced a brilliant save to his right to deny Ashfield. Further efforts from Maxwell, Chalmers and a pile-driver from Gault almost increased Ashfield`s lead. However in the 75th Minute the `field finally hit their fifth after a brilliant solo effort from Ashfield`s top scorer this season Darren O`Donnell , who delivered a brilliant volley into the left hand corner of the net to the delight of the players, bench and support. Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield 5.
The `field`s dominance didn`t stop there and the Larkhall keeper produced a breathtaking save from Paul Maxwell`s header, before denying substitutes John Gaynor and Wes Pattison. The Referee brought proceedings to an end and once the `dust has settled`, this result must rank as one of Ashfield`s best performances for a number of years. Larkhall had not been defeated in 10 League games and at the start of the season were joint favourites for promotion. Ashfield played `total football` today and would have been a match for many Super League Teams this afternoon. The Management and Coaching Staff must take great credit for the Team`s performances this season and it is good to see that Ashfield are beginning to build up a support for their away games too. It may still be outwith their control, however a victory in the last game of the season v Dunipace at Saracen Park will put pressure on fellow promotion contenders Lanark Utd, Port Glasgow and Glencairn.
FULL TIME:- LARKHALL THISTLE 0 ASHFIELD 5
Man of the Match:- A brilliant all round Team Performance, and normally someone who scores a Hat-Trick would be guaranteed Man of the Match, however Mark Thomson`s Midfield performance was simply outstanding.
Attendance:- 125
Photographs by:- IngaInga, more pics of the match can be seen here, PLEASE CLICK
An awesome performance from Ashfield this afternoon at Larkhall at a crucial time of the season, and the scoreline does not flatter Ashfield at all, with the Larkhall keeper pulling off some excellent saves in the second half to keep the score down. A hat-trick from Darren O`Donnell, a header from Gordon Passmore and an own goal provided the scoring coupled with Larkhall losing their discipline midway through the first half and having two players sent off for foul and abusive language towards the Referee.
Ashfield came out in their away strip of Yellow and Blue hoops and Larkhall played in their traditional Red and White Stripes. It was the `field that started the brighter and stronger and tested their keeper within the first few minutes after the ball broke to Stevie Martin on the edge of the box, however his well hit shot was smothered by the impressive Larkhall keeper. Ashfield played at a very high tempo and this caused the `Thistle Midfield and Defence a few problems and it came as no surprise when Ashfield took the lead in the 17th Minute. A brilliant delivery from the left by Mark Thomson was expertly headed into the net by the in-form Darren O`Donnell to put the `field 1-0 up.
Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield 1. This was no more than Ashfield deserved and they were pilling on the pressure at this stage which was causing frustration amongst the Larkhall players, who were letting their discipline slip when decisions went against them. On the 22nd Minute, Ashfield went 2-0 up, after a lovely move by Tony Chalmers on the right found Darren O`Donnell, who was brought down inside the box. Larkhall were aggrieved at the decision however their defender did not make any contact with the ball. Darren `dusted`himself down and laced the penalty to the keepers left to the delight of the Ashfield support. Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield 2.
Tempers boiled over at this stage and Larkhall were guilty of some hefty tackles and minutes after the 2nd goal were down to 10 men after one of their players was sent off for foul and abusive language towards the Referee. Ashfield continued to concentrate on playing football and they were really on form this afternoon. In the 29th Minute a beautiful delivery from Man of the Match Mark Thomson was bulleted into the net by the onrushing Gordon Passmore, who`s header hit the roof of the net in seconds.
Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield 3.
Larkhall had been undefeated in 10 games, so this had been a really impressive first half hour for the `field and it didn`t stop there. After some excellent wing play the ball was delivered into the box and again it was Gordon Passmore who bulleted a header towards goal which came off the Larkhall defender and floated over the unlucky keeper into the roof of the net. Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield 4.
This was not the end of the half and the Larkhall No 7 who had been their best player in the first half lost his cool and was immediately Red-Carded for comments made to the Referee.
HALF TIME:- LARKHALL THISTLE 0 ASHFIELD 4
Larkhall`s 9 men came out determined to try and put a performance on for their fans in the second half and were playing better Football, however it was Ashfield that were carving out the chances. A lovely move on the right started by Davie Gumley was delivered into the box and the onrushing Stevie Martin looked destined to score until the Larkhall keeper produced a brilliant save to his right to deny Ashfield. Further efforts from Maxwell, Chalmers and a pile-driver from Gault almost increased Ashfield`s lead. However in the 75th Minute the `field finally hit their fifth after a brilliant solo effort from Ashfield`s top scorer this season Darren O`Donnell , who delivered a brilliant volley into the left hand corner of the net to the delight of the players, bench and support. Larkhall Thistle 0 Ashfield 5.
The `field`s dominance didn`t stop there and the Larkhall keeper produced a breathtaking save from Paul Maxwell`s header, before denying substitutes John Gaynor and Wes Pattison. The Referee brought proceedings to an end and once the `dust has settled`, this result must rank as one of Ashfield`s best performances for a number of years. Larkhall had not been defeated in 10 League games and at the start of the season were joint favourites for promotion. Ashfield played `total football` today and would have been a match for many Super League Teams this afternoon. The Management and Coaching Staff must take great credit for the Team`s performances this season and it is good to see that Ashfield are beginning to build up a support for their away games too. It may still be outwith their control, however a victory in the last game of the season v Dunipace at Saracen Park will put pressure on fellow promotion contenders Lanark Utd, Port Glasgow and Glencairn.
FULL TIME:- LARKHALL THISTLE 0 ASHFIELD 5
Man of the Match:- A brilliant all round Team Performance, and normally someone who scores a Hat-Trick would be guaranteed Man of the Match, however Mark Thomson`s Midfield performance was simply outstanding.
Attendance:- 125
Photographs by:- IngaInga, more pics of the match can be seen here, PLEASE CLICK
