Liphook 3-4 Chandlers Ford

LIPHOOK 3-4 CHANDLERS FORD

13.11.04 – HAMPSHIRE CUP ROUND 3

In previous games, Chandlers Ford have been slow to get going and have let in early goals. Not this time. CFY started very brightly and were on top of their opponents straightaway. The midfield created some great chances and the defence dealt with everything thrown at them from the Liphook side.

A great pass from Reece Middleton put Ronan Galloway in on goal, who comfortably slotted the ball past the keeper to put Chandlers Ford one up in this Hampshire Cup match.

More pressure from the visitors resulted in a penalty for Chandlers Ford. Michael Wall stepped up for the kick but saw his penalty brilliantly saved by the keeper. Michael, despite the miss, was named man of the match later for his overall performance including some great runs down the wing and some nice passes.

CFY were soon 2-0 ahead when Reece Middleton powered his way through the Liphook defence before firing the ball home.

HALF TIME – Liphook 0-2 CFY

Chandlers Ford started the second half the way they left off by dominating the possession and creating more chances. Galloway scored two great individual efforts to grab another hat trick and this put CFY 4-0 in front.

At this point it seemed the game was already won and beyond Liphook’s reach. But this was not so. The Chandlers Ford players began to tire and switched off as Liphook began an amazing fight back.

Liphook capitalised and became the stronger side, piling on the pressure for a very nervous finish to the game. They scored three goals in quick succession and were still pushing for an equaliser way into injury time.

However Chandlers Ford held on for a 4-3 victory in this exciting cup-tie. This was probably a fair result in the end for their first half performance.

FULL TIME – Liphook 3-4 CFY