Rob Bordman celebrates scoring the winner for Ossett Albion in the derby with Ossett Town. Picture: Mark Gledhill
Rob Bordman sensationally stole all three points for unstoppable Ossett Albion in the derby at Ossett Town by scoring the last minute winner against his former club.
The dramatic finale earned Albion a 3-2 victory and an eight consecutive victory in the Evo Stik Division One North at a packed Ingfield.
Over 600 people turned out for one of the most eagerly-anticipated derby clashes in recent memory to see Albion climb to third in the table.
Town were hoping to see a change in luck after a run of defeats which has seen them plummet to third-bottom and new defender Andy Hawksworth gave them hope with the opener in the 24th minute.
Albion goal-scorer Dom Riordan tracks Town winger Cameron Lyn. Picture: Mark Gledhill
David Brown thanks Luke Mangham for his assist as Ossett Town draw level at 2-2. Picture: Mark Gledhill
Over 600 people turned out to see the Ossett derby. Picture: Mark Gledhill
Albion hit back with Bordman’s looping header – although Town cried foul by claiming goalkeeper Sam Leigh was pinned to the floor by visiting captain Danny South at the time.
Bordman was involved again as Albion went ahead early in the second half. His magnificent free kick was met by the head of his team-mate and chairman Dom Riordan.
Town persevered and half-time substitute Luke Mangham forced their equaliser. His run took him past Souter and desire to keep the ball in allowed a pass across goal. David Brown was on hand to tap the ball into the empty net.
A draw was on the cards until late heartbreak for the home side. Kieron Thompson’s free kick caused a scramble and Bordman reacted the quickest to have the final word.
Ossett Town: Leigh, Hawksworth, Merris, Monfredi, Rogers (captain), Gay, Rupere, Shelton, Riley (Mangham), Lyn, Brown (Simpson). Subs unused: Lever, Fishley, Fogarty.
Ossett Albion: Souter, Thompson, Hardaker, Claisse, Riordan, South, Muller, Paylor, Bordman, Matthews (Kiwanda), Porritt (Bower). Subs unused: Ndlovu, Walker, Nicholson.
Referee: Andy Smith
Attendance: 633
Not seen the Osset clubs for a while, enjoyed the game, thought Albion dictated most of the game and had the better chances and could have put it to bed earlier, you can see why Albion are where they are. Town looked vulnerable to set pieces & crosses defensively and seemed to lack composure and look quite a small side, especially for this league!
Eleven goals against in last three games tells you where improvements needed and that’s not including the three Harrogate railway stuck past them in the abandoned game. Hopefully they’ll turn it round. Hope both clubs have a good 2016.
The lad that came on for Albion (Kiwanda) I think look promising quite rapid won’t last long in non-league football. Have a look at him still 21