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Saturday 3rd December 2011
Wellington Amateurs Res 1 Alport Res 0
Alport went down narrowly against old their rivals,in what proved to be a tight and hard fought County league game.Alport threatened in the early stages when Ant Ollier went close but the hosts fought back and saw two long range strikes which clipped the cross bar.Amateurs took the lead in the 35th minute when a wicked in swinging cross was tipped onto the bar,by Alport keeper Gary Tinsley,but the rebound fell kindly for Steve Meakin,who headed home from close range.The goal instantly lifted the home side and the Alport defence then had to stand firm as they were bombarded with a series of crosses and corners,into the penalty area.The second period continued in the same manner as the first,with Alports' central midfield pairing of Ashley Wilson and Dave Burgess driving their team foward.During the final 20 minutes Alport pushed foward looking for the equaliser.Wilson saw his fine shot pushed round the post by Amateurs keeper Dan Vaughan after combining with Adam Ciecielski.Dan Owen then reacted to a loose ball from a corner and saw his fierce strike narrowly go over the bar.With Alport surging foward they were fortunate not to be punished,on the break,when a Iain Sweeney header and a Chris James strike just missed the target. Manager Steve Maclean said 'the players all put in a huge amount of effort and commitment but we just lacked a bit of quality to breakdown a well organised home defence.'
Alport travel to Wrockwardine Wood on Saturday, in the Junior Cup, KO 1.30
Saturday 26th November 2011
Shifnal Utd 1 Alport Reserves 2
Alport returned from Shifnal with all three points after a fine away performance.The visitors started brightly and in the 25th minute Mike Sutton saw his 20 yard strike tipped around the post by Mark Bissell.From the resulting corner Andy Edge saw his close range header brilliantly saved but Alport's Ashley Wilson was on hand to drill home the rebound.Both teams went on to create chances during a lively first half,mainly from set plays,but both keepers coped well in the windy conditions.Shifnal were quickly out of the blocks after half time and they dominated possession but they found the Alport defence in determind mood. With Alport looking very dangerous on the break,it came as no suprise when,in the 75th minute,Wayne Watson picked out Adam Ciecielski and the wide man curled a cracker into the top corner of the hosts net.With Shifnal committed to pushing players foward,during the final stages, Alport went close with strikes' from Wilson,Sutton and Matt Baldwin.In the final minute Shifnal pulled a goal back with a Jamie Evans strike,but it was'nt enough to prevent Alport from recording their second win of the season.Manager Steve Maclean said 'We fully deserved our win against an inform Shifnal team'
Alport travel to Wellington Amateurs on Saturday KO 2.00
Saturday 19th November 2011
Alport Reserves 0 Ketley Bank Utd 3
Alport put in a good all round performance against United but came out of a tight contest empty handed.Controlling the midfield,with Dan Owen and Dan Tinsley moving the ball around quickly Alport asked many questions of the Utd defence, during the first half.Mike Sutton and Matt Baldwin both looked lively and had several opportunities that were smoothered by United keeper lee Jones.Starting in the 30th minute,Alport forced a succession of corner kicks which United managed to survive,although defenders Sam Jackson and Jordan Maclean both saw headers tipped over the cross bar.The second period started badly for Alport when,in the 50th minute United made the most of a goal keeping mistake and Paddy Kumar placed the ball into an empty net.Alport fought back bravely and in the 70th minute had loud appeals for a penalty waved away,when Sutton appeared to be bundled over by Jones.United scored a superb second goal, just five minutes later when Karl Ainsworth evaded two tackles and drilled the ball home from a tight angle.Alport never gave up and still managed to create several half chances which were scrambled clear,but in the 85th minute an own goal sealed the points for United.Manager Steve Maclean said'The score line slightly flattered Ketley,but the bottom line was that we made several mistakes and they did'nt'.
Saturday 12th November 2011
Alport Reserves 9 Impact Utd 0
Alport's first win of the season proved to be an emphatic one.After a sluggish opening period,on a heavy Yockings Park pitch,Alport broke the deadlock when Mike Sutton put Dan Owen through on goal and he made no mistake with a lofted shot over United keeper,Ali Rashio.In the 35th minute, Alport were awarded a free kick just outside the 18 yard box and Luke Woollam chipped the ball into the far corner of the United goal, to give his team a two goal lead at half time. The second period proved to be a very one sided contest as Alport ran riot against the shell shocked visitors.
Strikers Matt Baldwin and Mike Sutton both notched a hat trick each.Baldwin saw two blistering drives hit the back of the net and also popped up with a near post header from a corner.Sutton matched his strike partner with two well struck strikes from just inside the penalty area and a neat right foot shot after being tee'd up by Chris Owen.Alport defender Sam Jackson completed the scoring,in the 85th minute,when he rose above the United defence to head home a Sutton corner.Manager Steve Maclean said 'Last Saturday's team bonding worked well for the players and they all put in solid performances'.
Alport host Ketley Bank United at Yockings Park on Saturday KO 2.00
Saturday 29th October 2011
Alport Reserves 1 Telford Juniors 3
Alport started well against an experienced Juniors outfit who have been on a good run recently.Alport carved the visitors defence open and Mike Sutton's inswinging cross was headed just wide of the far post, by Matt Baldwin.In the 25th minute,the Juniors made the most of a goal keeping error,from a corner kick,when Liam Mcdowell slotted the ball home from close range.Alport surged back into the game and created a number of goal scoring opportunities.Baldwin saw another back post header well saved by Juniors keeper Gary Elkes,then Mike Sutton raced through on goal but shot narrowly wide of the near post.In the 40th minute,Alports' Ashley Wilson saw his first strike saved by Elkes then his follow up was brilliantly blocked by Louis Jones,just inside the 6 yard box.With the game finely balanced Juniors scored a crucial second goal when,in the 55th minute, Matt Delves struck with a blistering strike from 25 yards out.Juniors were enjoying a good spell at this stage of the game and notched their third goal from a corner, when Dan Hickling out jumped his marker to head home from close range.A spirited Alport refused to lie down and had a very loud claim for a penalty waved aside,when Ryan Edge was clipped,inside the penalty area.Alport eventually scored,what proved to be a consolation goal,when Edge and Wilson combined and the latter slotted the ball into the far corner.
Alport manager Steve Maclean said 'we matched the Juniors for most of the game but just failed to take our goalscoring opportunities,which proved to be our down fall.'
Saturday 22nd October 2011
Church Stretton Town 4 Alport Reserves 2
A disappointing first half performance from Alport cost them the points.A tame strike by Tom Southern was deflected into the Alport net,then two strikes by Dean Richards,who ran in behind the Alport defence, gave the hosts a comfortable half time lead.However the second half saw an Alport revival and a glancing header by Sam Jackson in the 55th minute, gave his side hope of a come back.Mike Sutton then struck for Alport directly from a corner kick,in the 65th minute and Alport were in the acendency.Chris Owen and Matt Baldwin both struck the post with good efforts at goal but with 5 minutes remaining on the clock,Alport were caught on the break and Dan Tolley poked the ball home to finally kill off Alport's spirited fightback.
Alport host Telford Juniors at Yockings Park on Saturday KO 3.00
Saturday 15th October 2011
Alport Reserves 0 FC Hodnet 3
A young Alport team put in a spirited performance against local rivals Hodnet,although the visitors took the points with a strong first half performance.The visitors took the lead in the 15th minute when a free kick was headed home by Mike Macintosh,at the far post.Hodnet then capitalised on a mistake in the Alport back four that gifted Macintosh his second goal of the game.Lee Holiday made it a three goal advantage,for the visitors, in the 35th minute when the Alport defence was carved open by a neat passing move and he made no mistake from 18 yards out.The Alport defence tightened up considerably during the second half and in attacking areas Jim Haley and Liam Challenor went close with shots just off target,after playing neat one two's with Adam Ciecielski and Danny Bernie,to keep the large crowd entertained.
Alport travel to Church Stretton Town on Saturday ko 3.00
Saturday 8th October 2011
Ludlow Town 3 Alport Reserves 0
Alport battled bravely against strong opposition but eventually Town's superior fire power proved to be the difference between the two teams.Alport matched their opponents in the early stages and Ben Edge flashed a fine header just past the post,from a Shaun Reynolds cross.Town took the lead in the 25th minute when Dan Gower swept the ball home from 18 yards out.Alport almost drew level when,in the 35th minute,Andy Edge headed narrowly over the bar from a Adam Ciecielski corner.Town then had a piece of good fortune in the 65th minute,when a retaken free kick was palmed out by Gary Tinsley,in the Alport goal,that landed kindly for Nathan Hodge to nod the ball home from close range.Alport created several chances when crosses from Matt Baldwin and Ciecielski flashed across the Town six yard box but Alports' Chris Owen just failed to connect with the ball.Town finished the game strongly and Gower scored his second goal of the game with a close range shot that went in off the cross bar.
Alport host FC Hodnet at Yockings Park on Saturday KO 3.00
Saturday 1st October 2011
Alport Reserves 0 Broseley Juniors 0
Alport battled out an entertaining goal less draw with rivals Broseley,played in energy sapping conditions,with the heat taking its toll on both teams.Both teams looked to get foward during the early stages of match but the best opportunity of the half half saw the visitors keeper,Steve Charlton,pull off an outstanding one handed save from a Sam Jackson header.Broseley threatened early in the second period,but Alports' defence and keeper Gary Tinsley were in fine form to keep them at bay.As the game wore on Alport created a number of chances,with Danny Bernie,Jordan Maclean and Jackson all going close,but they found Charlton in tremendous form.However in the last minute,Broseley almost stole all three points when Jamie Storar floated a free kick into the home penalty area and Matt Evans headed narrowly over the bar.Manager Steve Maclean said 'we just about shaded the game in terms of possession,but a draw was probably a fair result'.
Alport travel to Ludlow Town next Saturday KO 3.00
Saturday 24th September 2011
Alport Reserves 0 Newport Town 1
A hard fought game saw the league leaders take the points,with a penalty,scored by Muir in the 30th minute.Alport started brightly playing some neat and tidy football and sending some good quality crosses into the Town penalty area.Chris Owen sent a fine header narrowly over the bar from a Shaun Reynolds cross and Ryan Edge had a shot palmed away by Dunne in the town goal.The visitors played their way into the game,as the half wore on,with their pace and movement stretching the Alport defence.The crucial moment in the game came when Andy Edge up ended Holloway inside the penalty box and Muir made no mistake with his spot kick.
The second period was played out in a similar manner as the first,and both defences were generally in control,with only a few half chances created by both teams.
Alport host Broseley Juniors at Yockings Park this Saturday KO 3.00
Saturday 17th September 2011
Alport Reserves home match v Dawley Villa was postponed due to the rearrange Cheshire league game v Whaley Bridge. Alport Reserves return to action on Saturday v Newport Town at Yockings Park ko 3.00.
Saturday 10th September 2011
Ellesmere Rangers Res 1 Alport Res 0
A bitterly disappointing result for Alport,who lost out to their local rivals after conceding a freak goal in the 55th minute.The first half was a tight affair with the hosts going close with several free kicks and Alport threatening with Geoge Haller and Mike Sutton going close.The game was ultimately settled when a wicked bounce deceived Gary Tinsley in the Alport goal and left Daryl Davies with a tap in.Alport fought back and created a number of chances to equalise but unfortunately failed to take their chances.Manager Steve Maclean said 'we deserve to take a point from the game, but unfortunately we've paid the price for a defensive error and some poor finishing'.
Alport face Dawley Villa on Saturday KO tbc
Tuesday 16th August 2011
Alport Reserves 2 Morda Utd 5
United proved to hot to handle for Alport, during the opening 30 minutes, of the first half.They dominated in midfield and carved the home defence open at will.Graham gave the visitors a 1st minute lead with a fine strike.Turner then swept the ball home with a low drive,in the 15th minute.A 20 yard curling strike and a penalty saw Graham complete his hat-trick.Defender Sam Jackson had Alport's best chance of a miserable first half,but saw his header narrowly miss the target.Alport were much improved during the second period,although Turner struck again from distance for the visitors.In the 65th minute,Alport's Dan Owen drilled the ball into the far corner of the net and 5minutes later,team mate, Ryan Edge slotted a Mike Sutton cross into the net from close range.Alport were controlling the game at this stage and Edge had a great chance to score but unfortunately dragged his shot just wide of the far post.Moments later United survived a goal mouth scramble,clearing the ball off the goal line,following an corner,which put paid to an unlikely Alport comeback.
Alport travel to Ketley Bank on Saturday 27th Aug KO 3.00
Saturday 13th August 2011
Alport Reserves 1 Ludlow Town 1
Alport started their new Premier league season with a gritty and determind performance. Ludlow dominated possession for long spells of the first half but only had a superb Hodge strike,in the 40th minute,to show for their dominance.The second period continued in the same manner with the visitors having plenty of possession but equally, Alport looked very dangerous on the break.Ben Edge had a great chance to equalise in the 70th minute,but saw his attemped lob saved by ludlow keeper,Havard.The hosts finally equalised in the 85th minute,when defender Andy Edge headed home a Derryl Thornton free kick,to claim a valuable point for his team.
Alport have a free Saturday this weekend.