In a complete contrast with Tuesday night, Brakes played football this afternoon to beat Barwell 6-1 in the FA Trophy. A hot line had been set up with air traffic control, but it soon proved unnecessary as Leamington start to play the ball along the ground with neat passing movements. Admittedly, Barwell's defence was not up to the standard of Redditch but, as they say, you have to play whoever is in front of you.
Barwell looked threatening in the opening exchanges. They won an early corner and continued to apply pressure as they sought an early goal. Brakes were forced back and some resolute defending was called for. It was Ben Mackey who showed what Leamington were capable of with a run which put him one on one with the keeper, but Barwell's experienced Liam Castle was able to claim the ball.
Then a good pass set up my sponsored player Lee Chilton in the left and he was able to provide the cross for Jack Edwards who scored a good goal to make it 1-0. Some more defending was then called for from Leamington. Barwell suffered a setback when injured Eddie Niscevic had to be replaced by Liam Kay.
On 29 minutes the keeper punched the ball out under pressure but Lee Chilton was there to pounce and make it 2-0. Then on 35 minutes Big Ben made it 3-0 for the Brakes. One time Leamington player Jamie Towers got a yellow card for a foul on James Fry.
Immediately after half time Barwell withdrew Cameron Powell and brought on one time Sky Blues bright hope Iyseden Christie, who also played at Mansfield. Brakes took off the returning Connor Gudger and brought on Rob Ogleby.
In the second half Brakes seemed to step off the gas a little and calls for the 'old five' sounded a little forlorn. Barwell suffered another blow when Alex Tomlinson was injured and Brady Hickey had to be brought on.
Ben Mackey made it 4-0 with a brilliant goal from a tight angle. Joe Magunda came off and was replaced by Jamie Tank. This gave Barwell captain and charm merchant Richard Lavery to have a go at the linesman on the stand side who wore shades throughout.
On 75 minutes Barwell scored their consolation through Anthony Carney after good work on the wing. Ben Mackey was taken off to warm applause and chanting and replaced by Will Green. A good run by Jack Edwards then enabled Lee Chilton to score and provide the old five. Will Green burst through to make it 6-1. Let's hope we can continue to play football on Tuesday.
I was pleased to see two visiting dogs and a very witty interview from our very own Jack the Dog in the programme. Attendance was 291. For once, Leamington decided to play to win a cup.
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