Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
Parkgate 2-1 Irlam
Parkgate manager Steve Adams
Parkgate booked a Preliminary Round home tie with Evo Stik League side Burscough.
A lively start saw Irlam attempt to assert their authority on the game but they were thwarted at every opportunity by a determined Parkgate team. Chances were few and far between for both sides, although Mohammed Hamid was causing problems for the Irlam defence with his pace and was a constant threat. Despite this the half ended without a goal.
The second half was barely a minute old when Alex Lill saw his angled shot saved by Irlam keeper Lee White. Lill then saw a diving header go agonisingly wide. Things changed for Alex Lill on 60 minutes when he netted from close range to give Parkgate a deserved lead. Things got even better on 66 minutes when a superb free kick from Mohammed Hamid curled around the wall leaving Irlam keeper Lee White stranded and Parkgate were two up.
Even a 71st minute penalty from Dean Canning for Irlam proved to be a mere consolation and Parkgate got a deserved win.
The Team
Parkgate: Lill, Yates, Mumbanya, Haigh, Garner, Foulds (Jessop), Cuckson, Shelton (Captain), Thornton, Lill (Thornton), Hamid (Hannah). Subs unused: Moore, Davies.