Away v Mountfield Rovers

Result - Reddish North End 3 Mountfield Rovers 4

Views on the game:

Match Report: A small pitch and three quarter size goals…….not a lot of room for the lads. A fast start from RNE sees Brandon and Gricy coming close. Brandon powers through, hitting the post, with the follow up rebound going just wide. On a small pitch there is not a lot of room in the midfield. Very even with both sides going close.
A move down the left sees the opening goal from Mountfield, 1 - 0. A fierce shot beets Dom at the far post.
RNE continue battling hard and bring the scores level just before halftime. Gricy, who has battled hard up front get the well deserved goal, 1 - 1. Can RNE build on the chances in the second half?

RNE playing up the hill on this small hard bouncing pitch. RNE make substitutions with John, Sheldon and Amari seeing the action. Good early play from both teams see Mountfield nick the lead again, 2 - 1.
RNE need to pick up the energy. Sheff and Mike in midfield feed John who hits a low diagonal shot.
Goal for RNE, 2 - 2.

Both sides go close with Samuel down the left creating several chances. A corner sees Mountfield take the lead again, 3 - 2. With RNE looking to respond immediately Mountfield break again. A partial clearance from RNE sees another goal from Mountfield, 4 - 2. RNE have 15 minutes to respond. Brandon, Josh and Haden go close. Matthew leads from the back feeding several great through balls. Brandon comes in from the right to make the score 4 - 3. But it’s not to be. Great pressure sees RNE coming close, but Mountfield hold out. A good battle against a well established 2^nd Division team. More passion and the wins will come. Lets build on that RNE spirit.

Man of the match - Sheff
Goal Scorers - Brandon (1) Gricy (1) John (1)