Gunners earned a point with a battling draw against Woodley Res.
Gunners were short of numbers this week and a couple of last minute calls were required to get a team together, this gave Peter Ali an opportunity to make his first appearance for Gunners this season.
Woodley started the stronger of the sides and had the better play of the first half. Woodley had several opportunities to score with a few close range headers but Gunners managed to ride their luck. Richard Alderton also made a name for himself with a great tackle in the box to prevent a shot on goal.
However, Gunners held out until half time with the score at 0 - 0.
In the second half, Gunners had the benefit of the slope and the wind and found things easier.
Gunners came close to scoring when Steve Tranters powerful shot hit the bar but he made amends when Phil Byrne played him through and he skipped past a couple of opponents before slotting the ball home.
Woodley tried to raise the game and did have a period of pressure where they had several throws and a couple of corners. Woodley claimed a handball when Paul Ali chested the ball off the line but the referee waved play on.
With ten minutes to go Woodley scrambled an equaliser when a long ball into the box was poked home from close range.
However, Gunners nearly pinched a winner when Carlton Dickson had a late chance and Gunners then had a scare in the last minute when Woodley put the ball over the bar.
The final result was a 1-1 draw and it was a much improved performance than the previous week.
Gunners "Man of the Match" was Paul Ali for a good display in defence.
Match Facts
MOM : Pa Ali
Goal : S Tranter
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