Toolstation NCEL Division One
Pontefract Collieries 3-1 Westella & Willerby
Jimmy Williams (centre behind red attacker) scored while playing at right-back for Pontefract Collieries
Three first half goals guided Pontefract to a straight-forward victory over Westella at Beechnut Lane.
It was one-way traffic in the opening half as Westella could not cope with Pontefract’s front four. The actual opener came from an unlikely source. Right-back Jimmy Williams, normally a centre-half, made a long run forward before firing into the bottom corner.
Westella captain Matt Fyvie then brought Regan Fish down, allowing Chris Wood to score from the penalty spot.
Mikey Dunn hit the third after breaking through Westella’s defence.
There was a danger that Westella were staring down the barrel of a heavy defeat.
Luckily for them, the second half saw a much better showing than them – even though striker Daniel Morton had to replace ill goalkeeper Lewis Exall.
Alex Wood scored Westella’s reward for their efforts in the dying minutes.
What They Said
Pontefract Collieries assistant manager Craig Rouse
The Teams
Pontefract Collieries: Saynor, Williams, Whitehouse, Seed, Haigh, Jeffs (Carter 70), Mawson, Corbett (Reece 65), Dunn, Wood, Fish (Radford 61). Subs unused: Turner, Stapleton.
Westella & Willerby: Exall, Dobson, Horn, Andrew, Oakshott, Fyvie, Holiday, Hall, Pecora, Wood, Killingsworth. Subs: Hindson, Moore, Giblin, Clark.
Who Was In Charge
Mick Connell (8/10)
Connell had a very easy game to officiate on. Apart from the penalty, there were no big calls.
How Many Were There
70