Two rainbows could be seen from the Phillips 66 Community Stadium today, but there was no pot of gold for Leamington as they drew 1-1 with Biggleswade Town. The first half was played in torrential rain accompanied by flashes of lighting and rolls of thunder. The rain continued for much of the second half despite the sun coming out.
The visitors were all over Leamington for the opening phase of the game with Inih Effiong a real menace. The Brakes defence look vulnerable whereas the Waders held their line well. It was no surprise when Effiong put the visitors ahead with a neat finish. There was, however, more than a hint of offside. The young referee, one of those who likes to laugh with the players, was giving all the marginal decisions to Biggleswade.
Ahmed Obeng was getting a lot of criticism from those around me, even though he was trying to create more than most of the other players, but it was Obeng who equalised for Brakes before half time.
The Waders started the second half strongly, but Leamington started to get back in the game. Lee Moore, who had come on as a substitute, missed a good chance and then what looked like a certain own goal was cleared off the line.
Leamington then created pressure with a series of corners, but the experienced Ian Brown in the opposition goal made a series of near miraculous saves. He had to make a fingertip save at the end of the game to makes sure of the draw. Lewis Gwilliams, standing for the suspended Tony Breeden, had a decent game.
The result leaves Leamington in 3rd place, one point behind Chippenham who drew at St. Neots.
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