NCP Manchester 0-0 Fiveways FC
The Bee's had Gary Kerrigan and Phil Davis to thank as they gained a valuable point against top of the table Fiveways last night.
NCP were, yet again, missing Sam Simpson and Luke Moriarty and drafted in Barry Noble and Neil Pugh. "Neil has fitted in perfectly to be fair, he's big, solid, reliable and strong we've alot to thank him for this season because when he's been needed he's been there and done well." Said player/manager Kerrigan who continues to defy critics and time as he turned back the clock to put in a man-of-the-match performance against the leagues best. Kerrigan blocked six or seven fierce drives from Fiveways top marksmen Ray Brookes and Paul Kappa, NCP 'keeper Phil Davis had his best game of the season so far as he too stopped several great chances to frustrate the league-leaders.
Referee Jeff Jefferson was at the centre of controversy as he denied Fiveways not once, not twice but three times a penalty shout. Davis looked ominously close to the edge of his area in making a one-on-one save from Kappa but the man in the black was deaf to spot-kick claims.
Niyongabo, Kerrigan and Pugh held the Fiveways attacks at bay and the game fizzled out to a draw. NCP remain seventh but content with the point, Neil Pugh spoke to 'furious-pigeon' about the game: "Well, there a good side, very slick and organised but we managed to stave them off, it's a good point, I'm well happy"
1:Davis 2:Kerrigan 24:Pugh 4:Niyongabo 15:Noble(sub:5:Polhill) 25:Guest
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Despite only drawing with NCP, Fiveways are still top of the league, one point ahead of Jolly Sailors who beat PSV Hangover by a goal to nil. Next week the Sailors face Reform Club who are hot on their heels, it should be a cracker.
Gala FC are still in fourth place following their 2-0 win over struggling side Swollen Goolies FC, Dan Wheeler was the difference as he scored both goals, Swollen Goolies remain bottom.
Unreal Madrid beat the Mavericks 2-1 to keep up the pace near the top, they are fifth but it could all change on sunday as NCP Manchester face Luke Warburton and Real Reform, there is just a point separating the two sides, so it should be one to watch.
FRIENDLY: Six Amigo's 2-0 NCP Manchester
NCP Manchester were beaten by two goals in a friendly against Six Amigo's, it was never going to be hotly contested but it was good practice: "It's nice to play a game in good spirits like that, I hate losing but I've not had as much fun in a game and laughed so much in years, Niyongabo doing his showman tricks, Kerrigan taking the mickey out of his players and Dean Polhill playing in defence....it was a ace." Spoken from a very jovial Phil Davis. Jake Corrigan scored both of the goals late on, Davis parried a drive from Wallace only for Corrigan to volley the rebound i off the post and with NCP then pushing for an equalizer they were stretched at the back and Corrigan rounded Niyongabo and Kerrigan and nutmegged Davis, it was a superb goal.
1:Davis 2:Kerrigan 5:Polhill 4:Niyongabo 15:Noble 24:Pugh
NEXT FIXTURE:FRIENDLY vs Unreal Madrid 7:30pm
NEXT FIXTURE:LEAGUE vs Real Reform 8:00pm
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