Match Details
Toolstation Northern East Counties Football League
Silsden AFC 0-1 Goole AFC
Saturday 2nd April
The Office Interiors Stadium – Att: 201
Match Report
An intense mid-table clash at The Office Interiors Stadium saw Goole run out 1-0 winners against Silsden.
An early Viking’s goal would end up giving them the win after both sides saw second half penalties saved, with the host’s opportunity from the spot coming right at the end of the game.
Silsden had a late spell where they looked like they might snatch an equaliser, but it wasn’t to be for the Cobbydalers who fall to 13th following the defeat.
Within less than ten minutes, Goole took the lead through Sam Cable who headed home from close range, a poor start for from the hosts.
The visitors looked to double their lead over the next few minutes, they struck a free kick straight into George Dalton’s arms and soon after delivered a teasing ball across the six yard box. Thankfully no one was there to convert, much to the relief of the Silsden defence.
Long balls over the top seemed to be a real issue for the defence due to the high line they were holding, both Luke Williams and Marcel Chipamunga failing to capitalise on the chances presented to them.
Neither side created anything clear cut before half time, one chance fell to the Cable who fired over on the volley, then Dan Walker’s header from a Lewis Gardner cross was also comfortable for the keeper.
Within a minute of the second half getting underway, Walker would give away a penalty following a trip on the Goole striker. It would be Dalton who won the battle of wits with Cable however, getting down low brilliantly to prevent a visitor’s second.
That save was what the Cobbydalers needed, and they began to push forward. An effort from Arley Barnes following a corner was saved comfortably by Zainewski.
Silsden were starting to play some nice football, but were struggling to create chances. Normanton’s dangerous free kick from the right fizzed across the box but unfortunately no one was there to get a telling touch.
A few more shots came in from both Gartland, making his first ever start for Silsden, and Normanton but neither troubled the keeper, with the latter’s strike flying wide of the post from range.
Riley would have another chance for the hosts, outmuscling his man on the right of the area, but having the ball nicked away from him before he could get his shot away.
The chances were coming thick and fast, Bradshaw found himself in behind but a brilliant recovery tackle sent the ball for a corner, the result of which saw Walker head towards goal but a good save from the keeper preserved Goole’s lead. The visitors were beginning to feel the pressure, another shot from Bradshaw missed just wide of the top right corner.
A mistake from centre half Harry Parsons then allowed Williams one on one with Dalton, but he stood up tall and prevented the winger going round him, great work from the new shot stopper.
With the potential for one dramatic twist to the tale, Silsden would win a late penalty after a driving run from Gardner. Kyle Hancock stepped up and fired his spot kick low to his left, only to see it saved by the keeper.
Despite all that late drama, the Vikings would hold on to their lead and climb above Silsden in the table. The Cobbydalers travel to Albion for their final game of the season on Wednesday.
Silsden Lineup: Dalton, Pownall, Gardner, Parsons, Walker, Barnes (Donovan, 69), Normanton (Hancock, 80), Hudson, Bradshaw, Thompson, Gartland (Riley, 69)
Unused Subs: Mitchell, Stein
