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Eccleshill United 6-0 Worsbrough Bridge
Hat-trick hero Matty Waller scoring in Eccleshill’s 6-0 win over Worsbrough. Picture: George Wood Photography
A controversial red card shown to Worsbrough Bridge goalkeeper Aiden Tyas certainly played an integral part in Eccleshill United’s fourth consecutive victory – in which Matty Waller hit a hat-trick.
This was a major turning point in the favour of Eccleshill, who have a very realistic chance of being in the lottery for an Emirates FA Cup place for next season.
Eccleshill wouldn’t have to wait long for their opening goal which came from a corner. Worsbrough managed to defend the initial ball well but failed to fully clear it as the ball dropped to Matty Waller who put in an excellent cross for Matt Mathers to guide into the back of the net.
The Eagles quickly doubled their lead after a cleverly disguised through ball from Charlie Flaherty slipped in Edwards whose strike beat the keeper and was guided into the back of the net by sliding defender Joe Singleton for an own goal.
Another through ball saw a major turning point in the game as Edwards’ pace was too much for the opposing defenders and led to confusion as goalkeeper Tyas picked up the ball outside the area. The referee deeming it that he that stopped a goal-scoring chance so the shot-stopper was sent for an early shower. It meant attacker Calan Rollinson, brother of Bridge captain Connor, had to go in goal.
Calan Rollinson had to go in goal for Worsbrough after Aiden Tyas was sent off. Picture: George Wood Photography
Stand-in goalkeeper Calan Rollinson takes control of the ball. Picture: George Wood Photography
The Eagles did not drop their work rate and a sensational strike from Waller flew into the top corner to round out an impressive opening 45 minutes.
Worsbrough came out for the second half re-organised and started the brighter of the two sides with Eccleshill’s tempo dropping slightly. However, another world-class strike by Waller would quickly raise everyone’s game as another assist from Flaherty allowed Waller to fire a sensational goal into the top corner on the volley.
The midfield duo of Anil Singh and Liam Hudson continued to work hard, providing a box to box work rate whilst Jonny Irving continued to impress since returning to full fitness in the central attacking midfield role.
Eccleshill’s fourth goal came through another corner, rather directly as Waller completed his hat-trick from the corner as the ball missed everyone and found its way into the back of the net.
A driving run from Scott Manning set Irving up whose strike was well saved, ultimately falling to Ethan Labad who set up Flaherty to score another excellent goal as his strike curled into the top corner.