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 Silsden Academy came within seconds of forcing extra time in the Northern Alliance U19’s league Cup Final after a sterling second half performance, in which they were reduced to 10 men, but in the end fell victim to another last minute strike. The final against Fields AFC, which was played on a heavy pitch at Liversedge, was the proverbial game of two halves with each team being far the superior either side of the break. Silsden’s leading goal scorer Sam Rooke had equalised in the 56th minute and despite numerous chances to win the game it was Fields who took the trophy with a goal in the 93rd minute. Silsden had a clear opening in the second minute when Rooke flicked on to Lewis Barker but he shot over the bar with only the keeper to beat. It was typical of Silsden’s nervous start and again when Dunn had only the keeper to beat he struck the post. Silsden, in the opening 45 minutes, were a shadow of the team that had provided so much attacking flare and solid defending throughout the season. The first 20 minutes was a real scrappy affair with neither side passing the ball well. More |
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Cobbydalers ended their third campaign in the top division on the NWCFL with a
comfortable, if not emphatic, victory over Bacup. The Borough, playing their
fourth game in eight days eventually succumbed to fatigue although they
produced some neat football down the flanks in the early period of the second
half. Following
an excellent run at the beginning of 2008 the Cobbydalers fell away to finish
in mid table. At least the players go into the summer break with a win under
their belts. Holden
produced the first chance delivering a telling ball into the Borough box but
neither Reilly nor Dibb could reach the ball. A super cross from Dibb brought
the opener, Graham HOLMES volleying home with some aplomb. An injury to Hird
saw Schofield introduce James Dunn and once again the youngster slotted
in well. More
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| Date |
Opponents |
Team |
Comp |
Result |
| 26/4 |
Bacup Boro (H) |
NWCL |
League |
Won 2 - 0 |
| 13/4 |
Albion Sports (H) |
Sunday |
League |
Lost 2 - 5 |
| 12/4 |
Clifford |
Reserves |
Cup |
Won 3 - 0 |
| 27/4 |
Fields (A) |
Under 19s |
Cup |
Lost 2 - 1 |
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Next Match |
NWCL
Next Season !
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Presentation Evening |
17th May 2008
Presentation Evening
Silsden Golf Club - Meal + disco
Tickets £23.00 please contact Eddie Sessford, Schoey or JB to book
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