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Mossley Made To Pay For Mistakes
Written by Mike Madden   
Sunday, 09 October 2016 13:30

After a shock 4-2 defeat at Weston Rangers last week Whaley were relieved to get back to winning ways at home to Mossley Juniors. Mossley started the game on the front foot, and they scored with a fine headed goal from a corner. The game was very open, with both defences struggling against pace. Whaley missed the influential Rhys Bowen in midfield, but gradually Will McIlveen grew into his new position. Whaley pressed, and when Hamaad Chaudhry's shot rebounded, Nathan Wild made no mistake with the follow up. It was 1-1 at the break, and it could have been so much better but for some wasteful crosses. Whaley's back line looked vulnerable as the midfield exposed them to the visitor's attack, and Mossley regained the lead as a shot crept just inside the post. Whaley again fought back, and a bouncing ball saw Aaron Chapman beat the keeper with a fine header to level the scores once more. Mossley showed great spirit, and won a disputed free kick on the left. It swung in and beat everyone, leaving Ash Blackham diving in despair as Whaley conceded their third lead of the day. The clock ticked down, and with less than fifteen minutes left Jack Howell took matters into his own hands. He jinked around several defenders and placed an accurate shot into the bottom corner. Whaley were up for it, and as the game moved into the final ten minutes Howell edged Whaley in front after a disastrous mix up in the Mossley defence. The visitors were still not done for, and they poured forward. This left gaps at the back, and again Howell was the beneficiary. There seemed to be no danger as the keeper went to clear, but he sliced his kick and Howell was faced with an empty net. Whaley safely navigated the rest of the game to register a 5-3 victory, but they will have to perform better in the coming weeks. As for Mossley, their strength and spirit will surprise a few teams.

 
 
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