Team news: Witton make two changes to the starting line-up which progressed in the Mid Cheshire Senior Cup on Tuesday. Danny Andrews & Billy Reeves replace Jamal Branker & Alex Salmon. Alex Titchiner starts on the bench.
Andy Firth, Anthony Gardner, Jon Dawson, Michael Brewster, Michael Wilson, Billy Reeves, Jamie Menagh, Sam Hughes, Jay Matthews, Tom Schofield, Danny Andrews.
Subs: Craig Roddan, Alex Salmon, Mark Bainbridge, Alex Titchiner, Ryan Neild.
GOAL
Latest Score from Shawe View:
Trafford FC 0 Witton Albion 1.
Scramble in the goalmouth ends up in the net - Danny Andrews (we think) puts Albion ahead on 8 minutes.
13 minutes - Chance for Jay Matthews but he’s flagged offside.
GOAL
Latest Score from Shawe View:
Trafford FC 0 Witton Albion 2.
No disputing this one - Danny Andrews from the spot on 28 minutes.
43 minutes - Jay Matthews shot clears the Trafford crossbar but only just.
Half Time Score from Shawe View:
Trafford FC 0 Witton Albion 2.
Confirmation that Danny Andrews was the scorer of both goals in the first half.
58 minutes - Shot from Jamie Menagh saved by the Trafford keeper.
GOAL
Latest Score from Shawe View:
Trafford FC 1 Witton Albion 2.
Trafford Substitute Dimitri Tuanezebe pulls a goal back on 62 minutes.
Witton Substitution:
Michael Brewster replaced by Mark Bainbridge on 63 minutes.
69 minutes - Chance for Trafford saved by Andy Firth in the Witton goal.
Witton Substitution:
Tom Schofield replaced by Craig Roddan on 71 minutes.
76 minutes - Chance for Trafford hits the Witton crossbar.
83 minutes - Trafford have gone close on a number of occasions but Albion still lead.
Yellow card
Witton’s Danny Andrews on 85 minutes.
3 minutes of added time to be played.
Full Time Score from Shawe View:
Trafford FC 1 Witton Albion 2.
Attendance: 218.
A game of 2 halves.
Witton dominated the first half and could have gone in 4-0 up.
Different story 2nd half, as 2 half time substitutions for Trafford gave them much more of the game. The got one back whilst we were down to 10 men with a player off the pitch receiving treatment. However, we battled well, and held onto our lead, whilst under heavy pressure at the end.
Good result considering their league position.
Effort, commitment, good football, passion and goals - not sure what I expected but that was what we got. TT has summed up the game well, but overall we deserved this result and the players are to be congratulated for their effort and performance.
Yes we were under the cosh 2nd half, but still had chances to go 3-0 or 3-1, but in the end the commitment and sheer effort saw us home.
Well done all !
Delighted with todays performance, first half we could of been out of sight, the Trafford Manager could be heard going absolutely mental at half time for those going to the nearby toilets!
We looked the more likely team to score in the opening moments of the 2nd half and Menagh was tormenting the home defence at will!
Their goal looked sloppy from where i was stood and we were all expecting the usual collapse from then on but with a bit of luck and some last ditch defending we kept Trafford out.
The final whistle was met with a mixture of delight and relief and it was pleasing to see the Players and Management acknowledge the Witton support.
Nice to be able to enjoy a Saturday evening for a change and even Mrs Cat might get the benefits if you know what i mean 