League leaders Poole Town were beaten 1-0 in front of a crowd of 502 and one dog this afternoon at the Phillips 66 Community Stadium. For a team that are supposed to be invincible, Poole did not look that impressive. Perhaps they gained their exalted position by constant moaning and surrounding the referee. Poole's No.4 (Michael Walker) deserved a medal for his endless moaning.
Brakes started brightly, forcing an early corner, but then Poole came into the game more. However, Tony Breeden only had to make only significant save all half. Sam Austin was on great form.
Luke Burbidge, Poole's No.7, works as a diver in his day job and applied his skills to the land.
Towards the end of the half, Ben Mackey burst through, but put his shot just wide. However, the 0-0 half time score probably reflected the balance of play.
Unusually, Brakes warmed up before the half and looked the sharper side, despite a chant of 'We're going to score in a minute' from the visiting supporters. Mackie put the Brakes ahead on 57 minutes, deflected from a shot by Moore. In a double substitution, Poole brought on their big (actually physically rather small) new signing, Abudlai Baggie.
The ball had to be cleared off the line by a Poole player as Mackie threatened. Austin released Mackie who had an open goal but failed to score. Tony Breeden made a great save in injury time.
Leamington were in control, but the referee managed to add on 4 minutes 53 seconds (according to Keef) before the final whistle blew. Leamington are now 5th.
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