Saturday, 5 January 2008

No Sweetener for Edgware

Bury's most famous export?
The Silver Spoon factory can be seen in the far right hand corner Click photo for panoramic view

Action from Edgware's match at Bury Town

Ryman League Div 1 North

Bury Town 0

Edgware Town 0

Attendance 215

With the shadow of the Silver Spoon sugar factory looming large in the distance, Edgware had to settle for not such a sweet result in a hard fought goaless draw against suffolk side Bury Town this afternoon.

Edgware should have taken an early lead when Richard Morton's shot took a wicked deflection off Adam Wallace the ball hitting the upright of the post.

Kevin Chakaodza and Wallace were guilty of wasting excellent chances from close range as the Wares sought an opening goal, Wallace in particular missing from 4 yards out.

Rob Blackburne in the Wares goal was alert to the aerial attack the Blues offered Sam Reed and Scott Chaplin coming close for the hosts however niether side could break the deadlock as the teams went in all square at the break.

The second period was as keenly contested as the first and at times threatened to boil over though the referee Mr Paul Mc Caul did well showing common sense when others would have shown red, Wares Paul Marks benefiting from the officials calm head as Marks lost his in several altercations with the Blues players, four Wares players were shown yellow though.

A thunderous shot from Richard Morton brought a fine save from Blues keeper Dean Greygoose, as Edgware enjoyed the better chances despite the home side looking dangerous on the break.

Late in the match Bury had a penalty shout turned down, they claimed Steve Bugg had been pushed by Jason Fernee, thankfully the referee did not agree and it would have been harsh on Fernee who along with Chris Ingham and Vince Rispoli held up a 'they shall not pass' sign at the home defence, recording the Wares sixth consecutive clean sheet as both sides took a worthy point.

Edgware relinquish top spot to AFC Sudbury who lead the table by 1pt followed by Dartford who are level with the Wares on points but enjoy a better GD

Another tough challenge for Edgware when they take on form side Ware on Tuesday night at The White Lion Ground

Match Rating 3 out of 5

MOTM Jason Fernee Excellent positioning aligned to speed

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