Starting lineup is :
1 Durrant, 2 Kenworthy, 3 Coleman, 4 Goddard, 5 Baker, 6 Foster, 7Rose, 8 Shelton, 9 Dwyer, 10 Hearn, 11 Bather.

Defender clears as Rose seemed set to score. Great run by Dwyer but his cross is cleared. Long shot by Rose is just too high. 20 minutes no score.

Dwyer is causing all sorts of problems when he takes on the Staveley defenders. Baker denied when trying to get on the end of a set piece. 40 minutes 0-0.

No half time changes by Ilkeston as second half starts. Great save by Durrant denies Staveley on the break. Cracker from Hearn rattles the crossbar. It's still shaking. Staveley have their best chance. Dwyer replaced by Dexter Atkinson  on 58 minutes.

Last edited by Matchman (27/7/2016 7:06 PM)

Shelton so close with blast on 73 minutes. Ilkeston find net but its offside. 16 year old Sierra Leone kid on for Ilkeston. Great skill by Goddard takes him away from two opponents. Substitutions have lifted Ilkeston.

GOAL !

Second goal for Ilkeston right on time. It's finished 2-0.

In my opinion this was a really good workout on an excellent pitch. Paul Holland may now be nearer to deciding on his best eleven after trying out a slightly different formation. All those involved last night did well and must be in with a chance. At the back we looked sound with Baker and Foster looking a very good defensive pairing. Number 11 Bather had an excellent game as a competent looking wing back allowing Coleman to push forward. Goddard had a decent game in midfield along with Shelton.  Dwyer and Rose were both very lively up front and Hearn was getting into some good positions. Overall it was a good team display against a decent Staveley side who came close to holding on for a draw but Ilkeston's superior fitness told in the end when two late goals sealed a deserved win.