Moneyfields vs. Winchester
Moneyfields Sports and Social Club. 07/11/09
Winchester notched their 11th draw of the season on Saturday as they played out a goalless draw with in form Moneyfields.
Winchester travelled to Moneyfields on the back of a midweek victory to face a side that had lost just once in their last four matches.
City once again lacked the finishing touch as they were unable to capitalise on their dominance and left Moneyfields Sports and Social Club disappointed with just one point.
Winchester’s front man Shane Flooks was guilty of missing his side’s best chance in the first half on the 25-minute mark. Flooks managed to get through on goal but dragged his shot wide from the edge of the Moneyfields area.
Five minutes later, City's Nathan Lynch was causing problems for the opposition defence but squandered the chance by hitting his shot straight at the Moneyfields’ keeper.
Winchester continued to press as half time loomed as Adam ‘Pedro’ George produced a good save from the Moneyfields’ keeper with a curling shot from the edge of the area.
The first half ended goalless with Winchester having failed to take the lead despite their dominance. Moneyfields rarely threatened the City centre backs Guy Butters and Connor McCarthy who produced a solid defensive display.
The second half produced a rather dull affair with both sides having few chances. Winchester’s best chance was in the form of a free kick on the edge of the area which Zak Glasspool sent over the bar.
Winchester boss Stuart Hussey thought his side had deserved the three points;
“Coming away to Moneyfields is never an easy place to come, but over the 90 minutes I think we deserved the win,” said Hussey.
“We’ll go away a little disappointed, but that’s one defeat in 11 for us now, so overall reasonably pleased,” he added.
The result leaves Winchester in 11th place, six points outside their season aim of a top eight finish, whilst Moneyfields are five points better off in 10th place.
Mark Lovell
