Pontefract’s Mark Whitehouse is tackled during the 0-0 draw with Goole
Pontefract Collieries and Goole AFC played out a bore goal-less draw at Beechnut Lane last night.
Goole still have ten days to go until the Evo Stik Division One South season begins, but Pontefract clocked up vital mileage ahead of the big kick off on Saturday.
The Collieries make their Toolstation NCEL Premier Division return after 16 years in exile with a home game with Armthorpe Welfare.
Chances were few and far between during the match. Only Aaron Moxam’s long range attempt which was well dealt with by new Goole goalkeeper Thomas Beaurepaire was the only moment of note during the first half.
Little happened after the interval and the game fizzled out.
Nigel Danby, who was the last Goole manager to lead them to a trophy, was back in the heart of defence for Pontefract
Aaron Moxam beats Goole captain Sam Colbear
There was plenty of effort and commitment on show
Josh Corbett on the prowl for Pontefract
New look Eccleshill United ended pre-season on an extremely high note after a superb 4-2 victory at Silsden.
Andy Cooper, Luke Harrop, Liam Bartle and Jermaine Springer scored for Mark Greaves’ men.
Michael Blethyn’s goal earned Hallam a 1-0 victory at Retford United.
AFC Emley lost 3-1 to Brighouse Town at the Welfare Ground.