What a day!!! After drawing 3-3 in the last minute against Moorfield a couple of weeks back - Allenton expected a battle against the hosts in the semi-final of the Bedlow Cup, and they got one...
Having started with a changed formation, Allenton created a number of chances and came close through Bobby only for the Moorfield keeper to stop his effort from close range.
The opening goal was slightly controversial, Moorfields number 8 slipped his marker and headed goalwards and looked like it didnt cross the line, but linesman and referee gave the goal, Allenton 1 down at half time bu by no means out of the game.
A rousing effort in the second half was asked for by Tommy and was given, with a ten minute spell that put us in front, first through Thomas with a header after a long range free-kick and then by Mark Gahan after a great breakaway move.
Moorfield equalised after a ball fell kindly for their number 9 who slotted it under Kevin.
The midfield battle was being won and Moorfields talisman in the first game couldnt get his foot on the ball as he was constantly pressured.
Cue chances at both ends and in injury time a great chance for Andre to win it after header back across the box by Billy, only to spoon his left foot effort wide.
In extra time Kevin pulled off two great saves to force the shoot-out, and Allenton got through it after 8 kicks each. Moorfield had a chance to win it after 5, but their number 10 blazed over.
A fantastic win and a great match that had everything, every single player involved worked very hard and all deserve their plaudits.
Roll on 3/4 weeks time when we face Lucan Utd in what should be a hotly contested final in VEC,Terenure.
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