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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« on: Mon 09 Aug 2021 22:18 »
The two-hourly 232 bus service on the Sabbath meant that all programmes had been sold by the time the ground was reached. JCFC queued up for an excellent slice of steak pie, peas and gravy and a cup of tea. Climbing over the back of the seat in front to avoid disturbing people, he contrived to lose the tea, but was tucking into the pie, with a plastic teaspoon, trying unsuccessfully to avoid drips, when he was greeted by the aforementioned knight in shining armour. The latter proved his excellent judgement of character with the opening gambit "You're a daft burgher" (I think that was the expression,) though did not specify which of the many possible reasons had led to this conclusion. Once again, however, he was able to identify the officials and even procured a team sheet for

Sunday 8th August 2021
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
Emley   3   v   2   Congleton Town
Josh Martin (Huddersfield); Jason Smith, Elle Hamilton-Dewhirst.

Recalling the likes of Lucinda Prior-Palmer and Anneli Drummond-Hay, JCFC was almost disappointed that AR2 did not take to the field in riding attire. Emley made a brisk start against the team currently topping the NWCFL table. On 5 minutes a trip by a Congleton defender saw Mr Martin ideally positioned to award a penalty, duly converted to give the home side the lead. It was some time before the visitors managed their first attack, but when they did, Emley conceded a free-kick just outside the penalty area. The kick was deflected, hit the post and Emley raced off down the right wing, the attack eventually ending with a header over the bar. On 17 minutes an offside Emley player chased a through ball. It might perhaps have been wiser had Ms Hamilton-Dewhirst raised her flag a little earlier, as the keeper was injured - fortunately not too badly - as the two players collided,  Emley will feel that the Congleton equaliser on 21 minutes was self-inflicted: the keeper came out to collect a long ball, a defender in front of him attempted a header, which looped into the path of an attacker, giving him a simple finish. When Congleton added a second two minutes later they seemed likely winners, but Emley retaliated, a free-kick being three times blocked before a fierce shot passed across the face of the goal. As half-time approached, Emley had a couple of appeals for penalties turned down. Mr Martin explained that the attacker had been guilty of causing the contact. This he indicated once more to the Emley boss, who was chuntering away irascibly, and when this fell upon stony ground, he called him to one side for an extended lecture "No, it's my turn now," which did have the required effect - at least for the next three-quarters of an hour. Congleton beat the offside line in the closing minute, but pushed the shot wide.

Emley drew level on 54 minutes through a headed own goal and went ahead four minutes later after an excellent move up their right. Congleton had therefore to look for an equaliser, without posing much of a threat, leaving Emley to create numerous scoring chances but not finding the target. On 90 minutes a long Emley ball was kicked by the visiting keeper, bouncing off the attacker's back but rolling disappointingly wide. In added time there was what was less of a flashpoint than a momentary flicker, speedily doused by Mr Martin. JCFC missed the cause of it, being distracted by the Emley manager charging thirty yards down the touchline, bellowing furiously.

It had been a highly enjoyable game, with a mixture of mistakes and skill from the players and Emley travel to City of Liverpool in the next round. The officials had looked smart, Mr Smith on the stand side doing a good job of keeping the excitable Emley boss onside for the most part. Mr Martin had been particularly impressive - comfortably the best of the four referees seen so far this season. He was authoritative without appearing officious - his whistle was firm but restrained - and he always appeared assured. His movement was good and showed great anticipation where potential danger appeared likely. To the untrained eye, it was a job very well done and he can look back on his afternoon with every satisfaction. It will be good to see him in action again.

The 13.30 kick-off was less convenient for the bus back to town, with a wait of just under an hour and a half, but the rain held off, the connection in Huddersfield was reasonable and JCFC was home before six, having enjoyed the day.
« Last Edit: Fri 16 Dec 2022 16:37 by JCFC »
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