Game 506

Kirby Muxloe 3-1 Blaby & Whetstone Athletic

Tuesday 22nd May 2007

Leicestershire Senior League Premier Division

Ratby Lane

No admission was charged or programme issued for this rearranged end of season game. Kirby needed to win to finish the season in 2nd place ahead of Barrow Town.

The first half was a pretty even affair with the game being played at a very quick pace - typical of football at this level, saw Kirby take the lead after 35 minutes through a penalty for handball and was followed up by a second goal a few minutes later. The second half was Blaby explode into action when they were awarded a penalty of their own within 30 seconds of the re-start when the home left back was sent off for pulling back the Blaby right midfielder, from which they scored to bring it back to 2-1. Blaby then took charge for the next 15 minutes or so but despite having a couple of excellent chances could not draw level. Kirby then got back control of the game and scored a third with 15 minutes left when the Blaby captain gifted the ball to the home striker on the edge of the 18 yard box who slotted the ball past the visiting keeper.

Overall an enjoyable and competitve game to end the season.

Attendance: 100 (approx)

Ratby

RATBY SPORTS 1 v 1 IBSTOCK UNITED

12th May 2007

Leicestershire Senior League Premier Division

Desford Lane

A revisit sees me at Desford Lane as I have a family function in the neighbouring village of Groby. A £2.50 admission was charged though no programme was issued. The Ratby Sports club contains several football pitches and a cricket pitch which is located in the centre of the village. Ratby itself is approx. 4 miles west of Leicester close to the M1 motorway. The facilities at the ground are basic with a small stand and floodlights with an unfinished clubhouse and changing rooms to boot.

The game itself was pretty uneventful with Ratby taking a first half lead from a penalty kick in which the referee was the only one to spot the offence. On the balance of play Ratby deserved their lead as their out fought and battled their opponents. Ibstock began the second half with more purpose after a bollocking at half time and despite not many chances being created (by either team) they equalised late on. A fair result to end the season for these two teams.