Grassington Utd 3 – 1 Gargrave AFC
March 7, 2010
There was little to choose between the teams in the first exchanges but a long range shot from outside the area gave Grassington the lead. Gargrave had their chances but just could not find the finishing touch.
The second half of play saw much of the same with both teams having their chances but a thunderous shot from the Grassington centre back gave the keeper no chance and the hosts took a 2-0 lead. Gargrave replied shortly afterwards courtesy of Christian Moon who fired home a shot. The game could have gone either way but unfortunately Gargrave`s keeper Stewart Wilson was forced to leave the field through injury. Gargrave continued to push forwards but Grassington always looked dangerous on the break with Rob Bradley scoring a third. Man of the match for Gargrave was left back James Wilkin.
Northern Plant Hire Cup – Gargrave AFC 2 – 1 Rolls Royce FC
March 1, 2010
Gargrave knew that their second round draw in The Northern Plant Hire Cup was going to be difficult one against Rolls Royce who had beaten them a couple of weeks ago in a league game and drawn with them at the start of the season. Cup holders Gargrave did however have the advantage of playing on their home ground.
Both teams started the game strongly but it was Gargrave who maintained the greater possession. Rolls were awarded a free kick and a great strike hit the back of the net to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. Gargrave continued to push forwards but could not convert an equaliser. The defence remained solid giving Rolls no options. Excellent teamwork and a superb strike from Joel Timmins drew Gargrave level ten minutes from time. Timmins played a great ball through to Paul Wilkin who made no mistake with another great shot which was a worthy match winner.An excellent all round team performance from the cup holders.
Gargrave play Grassington Utd away on Saturday. Kick off 2.p.m
Rolls Royce FC 6 – 3 Gargrave AFC
February 15, 2010
Gargrave took the lead against a well organised Rolls Royce side when Paul Wilkin scored from a one on one with the keeper. Rolls equalised and then created a couple more goals. Joel Timmins scored the visitors second with a close range header and Ben Brown added a third from a free kick but it was not enough to take any points from the game with Rolls having a final tally of six goals. Man of the match for Gargrave was defender Matt Brennand.
Long Lee Juniors 2 – 1 Gargrave AFC
February 1, 2010
Top of the table Long Lee Juniors took the lead when a corner was cleared and the ball fell at the feet of a player who volleyed the ball into the top corner of the net. Minutes later they gained a second when a free kick evaded everyone. Gargrave battled hard as the half continued but the elusive goal was hard to come by.
The second half saw player manager Matt Brown pull one back for the visitors through a free kick. Gargrave played well but were just unable to find the equaliser in a game which saw the sides well matched. Joel Timmins was man of the match for Gargrave.
Cowling FC 3 – 2 Gargrave AFC
January 23, 2010
Ben Brown opened the scoring for Gargrave with a cross come shot which deceived the Cowling keeper. The hosts pushed for an equaliser but Gargrave defended well.However it was their inability to clear a ball which led to Cowlings equaliser and at the half time break it was 1-1.
Gargrave took the lead again when Paul Wilkin scored on the break with a clever lob over the keeper. Cowling replied with a free kick which found the top corner of the net. Gargrave began to tire and it was Cowling who snatched the winner on the break.
Oliver Hirst earned himself the man of the match award with some strong play in midfield.
Next weeks game, away vs Long Lee.
Premier Division League Cup: Gargrave 5 – 3 Waddington FC
December 13, 2009
Gargrave were never really troubled by Waddington though the visitors were the first on the score sheet. Joel Timmins levelled with what was to be the first of his four goal feast, adding his second soon after. Waddington did not allow Gargrave the advantage for long and scored to make it 2-2 just before the break. Ben Brown put Gargrave back in front and Timmins showed no mercy as he put another past the keeper to give Gargrave a 4-2 lead. Waddington tried to push forward and in doing so left gaps in their defence and though gaining a third goal they allowed Timmins through for the final goal of the game to give Gargrave a comprehensive 5-3 victory in this the first round of the Premier Division league cup.
Next Saturday Gargrave continue with cup action when they play hosts to Long Preston in the Craven FA Morrison Cup.Will players please note the early kick off time of 1.30.p.m.
The Reserves will be away vs Chatburn.
Skipton LMS 4 – 2 Gargrave AFC
December 7, 2009
Gargrave started badly on the boggy pitch. LMS had a goal dis-allowed from a corner after a player was judged to have pushed the Gargrave keeper. The hosts then went ahead when Gargrave failed to clear a cross, a second was added from a corner and a third was to follow. Gargrave pulled one back when Oliver Hurst shot from close range.
Gargrave improved their performance after the break and Richard Orme`s well placed free kick brought them back into the game. Gargrave pushed hard for the equaliser, missing several chances. LMS increased their lead to 4-2 with a breakaway goal which sealed the points for them. Man of the match for Gargrave was Joel Timmins.
The first round of the Premier Division League cup will be played at home on Saturday ( 12th December ) vs Waddington FC. Will all players please note this is a 1.30.p.m kick off.
Craven FA Morrison Cup: Pendle Athletic 1 – 2 Gargrave AFC
November 21, 2009
Both sides were struggling with numbers as the game started with only nineteen players on the pitch; ten for Gargrave and nine for Pendle. Gargrave took advantage of their extra man, testing the oppositions keeper on a number of occasions. Pendle bravely held out for the first twenty minutes but their defence was finally breached when Paul Wilkin fired a low shot into the back of the net. Gargrave continued to push forward but were unable to make their man advantage count further as the half time whistle blew.
Further reinforcements arrived to slightly bolster both of the squads for the second half of play. Pendle were able to play with ten men whilst Gargrave now had the full contingent. Surprisingly it was Pendle who levelled with a shot from the edge of the area. Gargrave continued to push forward and it was one of their late arrivals, Alex Dawson , who scored with a well directed free kick. The game came to a close with Gargrave the victors by a narrow one goal advantage but both teams would come away from the game disappointed that they had not a full squad of injury free and available players to choose from.
Gargrave AFC 6 – 3 Grindleton FC
November 16, 2009
Defenders turned strikers when Gargrave played Grindleton on Saturday. Left back James Wilkin opened the scoring with a long low shot from a free kick. Whilst centre back Matthew Brennand gave the keeper no chance with a low shot from the edge of the area.
In the second half of play Richard Orme`s free kick was headed in by Brennand and a shot from player/manager, man of the match Matt Brown increased the hosts lead to 4-0. Grindleton pulled one back with a goal from close range. Substitute Ben Brown took Gargraves tally to five with a tap in. Grindleton replied with an unstoppable strike. Joel Timmins scored Gargrave`s sixth and final goal with an overhead kick. Grindleton scored their third minutes from time. An excellent all round team performance from Gargrave.
WFC Clitheroe 2 – 1 Gargrave AFC
November 1, 2009
Gargrave visited WFC Clitheroe on Saturday at their temporary ground at Great Harwood. The hosts scored first but Gargrave levelled after some excellent work by Christian Moon. Unfortunately the hero soon turned villain as a bad bounce hit his hand which resulted in a penalty been given. WFC Clitheroe took the lead through the penalty shot. Mid fielder and captain Richard Orme gained the plaudits as man of the match.
