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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« Reply #15 on: Sun 12 Sep 2021 21:49 »
Episode 1
Saturday 11th September 2021
FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round
Silsden   1   v   2   Albion Sports
Ben Brighton (Bradford); Sam Sutton, Matthew Wolfendale.

The Ancient Sages were out in force, and had secured reserved seats. A 12th minute foul throw decision won their approval and a brief round of applause. Their striker was receiving a less favourable verdict, prompting the following interchange; Sage A: "He's top scorer - you can't knock him." Sage B: "I bloody can!" On 17 minutes an Albion attacker appeared to be pulled over from behind in the penalty area, but Mr Brighton immediately waved appeals away, the Sages feeling they had got away with one, though the lack of major protests from Albion  suggests that Mr Brighton was probably right. In contrast there were vigorous protests from the bench when a second appeal was turned down five minutes later - the Silsden keeper having made a perfect tackle. Discussion amongst the Sages turned to the possible cause of the outbreak of colour-blindness that rendered Silsden players unable to pass to anyone in a red shirt. In added time there was a correct yellow card for the home number 4 and the half finished goalless.

On 56 minutes Albion came close with a good turn and shot, which narrowly cleared the bar; Silsden's immediate response took them to the opposite end, where their shot cleared the bar, though in this case it was the bar in the clubhouse. Albion went ahead on the hour, coming close again a minute later, but Silsden drew level just three minutes later. There was a yellow per side within three minutes, the Silsden one being for a particularly idiotic pull-back by their number 8. At this point Mr Brighton received the supreme accolade from the Sages "I dont think he's done a bad job so far." "No, he's been consistent." A rapid Albion attack, a half save, a pull-back from the by-line and a simple finish saw them retake the lead on 71 minutes. Silsden did get the ball in the net late on, but for the umpteenth time, they were caught offside. A shot a minute later gave the Albion keeper an easy save. In a last-ditch effort the home keeper came forward, won the header, touched on by a colleague, only for the keeper to make a good save and see his side into the next round.

All three officials went for short sleeves, Mr Brighton's fortunately being long enough to cover his tattoos. Mr Wolfendale's appearance reminded JCFC of one of The Yetties (from Yetminster), both in appearance and air of joviality, the slimmer Mr Sutton being a more distant figure on the opposite touchline. Mr Brighton was efficient, in an unspectacular style, and can feel pleased with his afternoon's work. And remember, the Ancient Sages were impressed!
« Last Edit: Sun 25 Dec 2022 13:40 by JCFC »
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