Hemsworth Miners Welfare 1-2 Tadcaster Albion
Former Manchester United midfielder Jonathan Greening shows his appreciation of Adam Baker’s winner
Tadcaster Albion reigned supreme on ‘champions day’ at Hemsworth Miners Welfare after Adam Baker’s late goal.
It was a deserved victory for Tadcaster as their higher league status showed in the final half hour.
The Wells still come out with a lot of credit as their captain Jason Yates placed them in front early doors with a superb thunderous long range strike. That came shortly after new Tadcaster signing Rob Youhill had wasted a golden chance.
Youhill was one of a number of new faces in both sides. Brice Tiani made his debut for Hemsworth, while
Conor Sellars equalised for Tadcaster with a free kick, close to half-time.
Hemsworth raised £275 for the Cystic Fibrosis Ward at St. James’ Hospital in Leeds, in memory of Sonny-Brogan Lang
Brice Tiani, left), made his debut for Hemsworth
Jonathan Greening moves away from Hemsworth midfielder Sam Jones
Captain Jason Yates was fantastic for Hemsworth and scored a wonderful goal
Conor Sellars lines up to take the free kick he scored from
Sellars is congratulated over his goal
The always smiling Steven Jeff was back in a Tadcaster shirt
Billy Miller looked pleased with Rob Youhill’s display
Adam Baker strikes the winner for Tadcaster
Tadcaster had more than enough chances to take the lead in the second half.
Hemsworth defender Luke Danville nearly cost his team a goal at one point after he was caught in possession by Youhill.
The wing wizard squared the ball to Sellars before Wells goalkeeper Chris Snaith raced out to make a fine save and pull the former Shaw Lane captain out of the fire.
However, Snaith could not prevent Baker’s low drive from 18 yards from finding the bottom corner with ten minutes left on the clock – ultimately the difference between the sides.
Hemsworth Miners Welfare: Snaith, Hayward, Haywood, Tiani, Viggars, Danville, Connolly ,Yates, Law, Blair, Jones. Subs: Bucknall, Leigh, Pugh, Carrington, Barrick, Binns, Elkin, Green.
Tadcaster Albion: Murphy, Jeff, Anderson (captain), Milne, Barrett, Youhill, Jono Greening, Baker, Shepherd, Corner, Sellars. Subs: Ibrahimi, Trialist, Trialist.