Westcarr at the Double as Yellows win away

 BOURNE TOWN 0 HUCKNALL TOWN 2

UCL DIV 1 SAT 13TH AUGUST 2022 3 PM KO

BOURNE TEAM:

1 Freddie Craven 2 James Gordon 3 Harrison Dee 4 Dylan Knowling 5 Matt Cox 6 Herbie Panting (capt), 7 Josh Edmondson 8 Sam Wilson 9 Tom Edwards 10 Jake Sansby, 11 Jake Showler

Sus: Ben Cowles, Nathan Smith, Jake Brown, Aaron Warrener, Ben Goodacre

HUCKNALL TEAM :

Louis Kinnerley, Callum Clarke, Louis Tomlinson, Billy Brooks, Aaron Short (capt) Cayne Maxwell, Aaron Lamb, Connor Whiles, Craig Westcarr, Kieran Knight, Morgan Bell

Sub used: Micheal Banister

Officials: Lewis Fletcher, John Barrs, Shaun Grey

Hucknall brought home the points in a game of very few clear cut chances. A craig Westcarr double in the last 20 minutes proving the difference.

Hucknall had a new face in the line up. Louis Tomlinson signed in midweek from Kimberley Town came in as left back. Some older yellows fans like me will remember his dad Paul banging the goals in for the Yellows.

The first half was very evenly matched with both teams having possession but chances at a premium. The only real chance came to the visitors when Westcarrs powerful header came back off the bar. 

Bourne made a substitution at Half Time when Jake Brown replaced Jake Sansby and they started the half well. Both sides were struggling with the hard surface and the game wasn't helped by some bizarre officiating that frustrated both sets of players. 

The Home side made another change on the hour mark. Ben Cowles replacing Jake Showler.

Just as it looked like the game was heading for a goaless draw Westcarr provided a beautiful composed finish to put the visitors ahead with the second real chance of the game in 71 minutes.

Bourne made another change in a bid to get back in the game with Nathan Smith replacing Josh Edmondson.

The home side applied some pressure but the Hucknall defence was in resolute mood. Louis Kinnerley did make a smart stop to deny the home side an equaliser.

Westcarr then made the game safe going into added on time slotting the ball home from a tight angle after Aaron Lambs miskick fell nicely to the striker.

Hucknall's injury woes and players missing for other reasons was highlighted when "retired" Michael Banister made an appearance.

This was a hard earned victory for the depleted Yellows but a very welcome one. Another good visit to Bourne Town who have a lovely ground and a good set of management and supporters. 

Hucknall are next in action at home next Saturday when the visitors will be Birstall United who are one of the four teams left with a 100% record.