Saturday 9 February 2019

Score draw with two penalties

A segregated crowd of 1,150 saw Leamington draw 2-2 with Hereford United at the Phillips 66 Community Stadium this afternoon.

The early phase of the match was relatively uneventful with no real chances for either side. Then Obeng was one on one with the keeper, but his effort was deflected for a corner. Tony Breeden made a great one handed save, but before long the visitors stabbed in an opener from close range. An idiot flat capped Hereford supporter ran on to the pitch and had to be shepherded off by one of their players, no sign of the stewards.

Jack Edwards then equalised, but a couple of minutes later Hereford scored from a penalty sending them in 2-1 ahead at half time.

Brakes tried to press in the second half, but to no great effect. Bulls charm merchant James, Waite was then sent off for a blatant elbow. Hereford subsequently brought on their secret weapon in the form of big fat lump Mike Symons.

Holleran brought on Mikey Taylor who did not make much of a difference and then Reece Flanagan who did with some precise passes. Leamington were then awarded a penalty and Colby Bishop stepped up to equalise.

Leamington remain 14th.

Tuesday 5 February 2019

Great win for Brakes

Leamington beat West Bromwich Albion 4-1 at the Phillips 66 Community Stadium tonight in front of a crowd of 211 to progress to the semi-finals of the Birmingham Senior Cup.

It was a fluent performance against a Baggies side that had plenty of pace and penetration.

The win included two goals from Jack Edwards and a Colby Bishop penalty.