WhiteBallProject » Stourbridge v Ilkeston

Matchman · 20/3/2017 11:18 AM

Assuming the match is on there will be Live Updates here starting with team news around 7 30 pm.

Stourbridge have been in touch to say their pitch is ok and there is no need for a pitch inspection at this moment in time. If the situation changes this thread will be updated.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 1:36 PM

Stourbridge's twitter account at 2 25 pm is saying that the rain has stopped and the pitch is fine for tonight's match so it looks like GAME ON.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 6:08 PM

Ilkeston team tonight;

1 Dale Eve, 2 Max Thornberry, 3 Charlie Scanlon, 4 Dante Leverock, 5 Matt Baker, 6 Jaylon Bather, 7 Ryan Head, 8 Danny Gordon, 9 Anthony Dwyer, 10 Tom Gamblen,11 Reece Horne.

Subs : 12 Ben Morris, 14 Luis Rose, 15 Tevahn Tyrell, 16 Dexter Atkinson, 17 Jamie Hannis.

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Matchman · 20/3/2017 6:38 PM

It's 5 minutes to kickoff and the pitch looks fine.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 6:44 PM

The teams are out. Stourbridge in red and white strips shirts, red shorts, Ilkeston in blue shirts, white shorts.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 6:48 PM

Stour to kick off . We're off.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 6:55 PM

Quick start by Stour who include the long throw in man from Halesowen.No chances yet after 8 minutes

Matchman · 20/3/2017 7:02 PM

First corner to Stour. Headed clear. Nothing from Ilkeston forwards far. First shot from Stour goes wide.Anther corner to Stour. Ilkeston defence coping so far. Stour no. 11 looks tricky.. Good save by Dale.15 minutes gone 0-0.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 7:08 PM

First effort by Ilkeston but Dwyer's shot goes wide.Stour close range header saved by Eve. 20 minutes 0-0.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 7:15 PM

It's been all Stour but Ilkeston still holding out. Eve's clearance is charged down but Stour miss their chance.
3 corners for Ilkeston and then a 4th. Stour crossbar rattled but its still scoreless.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 7:18 PM

Despite Stour's dominance Ilkeston closest to scoring. Half hour gone 0-0

Matchman · 20/3/2017 7:28 PM

Good break by Dwyer but Stour clear danger. Ilkeston defending in numbers and relying on counter attacks. Jaylon takes a knock. Dwyer doing well on his own up front. Stour header goes over. 40 minutes still 0-0.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 7:33 PM

Reece Horne booked. Rain is coming down hard now. 1 minute added time

Matchman · 20/3/2017 7:35 PM

Ilkeston free kick in good position. GOAL ILKESTON . Headed home byDwyer. Half time Ilkeston lead 1-0 against the run of play.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 7:50 PM

Second half is underway.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 7:59 PM

Stour first to attack but it comes to nothing.The ball is zipping about on the wet surface. Lucky escape for Ilkeston as ball skids across the face of goal. Free kick for Stour in same position as when Ilkeston scored. Ball cleared and Horne breaks but he's outnumbered. 55 minutes

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Matchman · 20/3/2017 8:05 PM

Head nearly puts Dwyer through as Ilkeston threaten to punish Stour on the break. Great opportunity for Dwyer through on goal but his lob goes over. That was a big chance.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 8:06 PM

Stour still dominate possession wise but Ilkeston still lead. Stour free kick attempt goes miles over. Hour gone

Matchman · 20/3/2017 8:15 PM

Stour close again as ball fizzes across. Stour supporters are getting impatient. Stour header from corner just wide. It's wave after wave of Stourbridge attacks. Wild shot by Stour forward is miles wide. Dwyer booked.. 70 minutes

Matchman · 20/3/2017 8:19 PM

Luis Rose and Dexter Atkinson on for Dwyer and Gamblen. Penalty for Stour Leverock brings down Stour forward.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 8:20 PM

Goal Equaliser from the spot. 1-1 75 minutes

Matchman · 20/3/2017 8:23 PM

Goal for Stourbrige 77 minutes - looked a bit soft. Ilkeston have to come out now.

Matchman · 20/3/2017 8:28 PM

Ben Morris waiting to come on. Replaces Jaylon Bather. Third goal for Stour after almighty goalmouth scramble. 1-3 82 minutes

Matchman · 20/3/2017 8:35 PM

Stour find net again but its offside. Ilkeston are trying to come back but its too late. Official Gate ; 632.
Not long left now

Matchman · 20/3/2017 8:38 PM

Its finished : Stourbridge 3 Ilkeston 1

Steven W · 20/3/2017 8:55 PM

Thanks for the updates!

Matchman · 21/3/2017 3:06 PM

Not all of our supporters were keen on the apparent game plan of defending in depth and counter attaching when possible. It has to be said that we defended really well up until the penalty equaliser and Stourbridge were becoming more and more frustrated. We had a big chance to go two up when Anthony Dwyer was through but his lob over the keeper was too high. To be fair I thought Dwyer had an excellent game often on his own up front. We made a double substitution just before their equaliser and some fans questioned that but it's easy to make judgements in retrospect. Overall Stourbridge deserved to win but Ilkeston can take positives from the way they defended for 75 minutes. Dante Leverock was outstanding although it was he who gave away the penalty from which Stourbridge equalised.