Well I'm not sure where to start as at 3.00 a point would have seemed brill but after the 90 minutes of football it was pretty disappointing to only take a point. There was a much changed side with the addition of David Eyres, James Turley, Lee Shillito and Chris Ward was also on the bench. The new faces gave the side a sharper look and they started well pushing forward, but disaster struck in only the fourth minute when with the defence all over the place after a Mossley attack, the ball ran loose to Ross Dyer but as he approached Trueman the Mossley stopper appeared to back away allowing Hednesford to take an early lead. Sadly this was far too similar to many recent occurences but it was probably the only time during the afternoon when the defence lacked concentration. Mossley encountered a tough afternoon and recent reports suggested that Hednesford were an uncompromising outfit but if that is the type of football that gets you to the fringes of promotion, then I'd rather be struggling. Their style seemed to consist of lump it forward and then chuck your elbows around and savage players in a manner that is certainly bordering on breaking the rules. Of course this style won't work if the officials are strong, but.......... (say no more!!)
Mossley were gaining some ascendency with the width of Eyres and Shillito, but were struggling to create openings due to the gigantic Hednesford defence. However, when the leveller opened it was worth the wait. Turley who had failed to net this season for Stalyvegas cut in and hit a thumping drive past Young.
The second half saw Mossley pushing forward but despite all the pressure didn't seem to quite have the ability to open up Hednesford. Whilst not enjoying the opposition's style of play, credit had to be given to their level of organisation. Mossley had a succession of corners but excellent defending and superb cross taking from Young kept the Lilywhites at bay. It seemed like the chance had finally come when Wright was fouled after being released by Ward but his weak spot kick was saved. The remaining minutes saw the game push from one end to another with the best chance falling to Joe Shaw deep into injury time when after a mazy run he slotted the ball over the bar.
A greatly improved performance and against lesser opposition would surely have seen three points. No disrespect but let's hope that Prescot are lesser opposition and we return with the points on Tuesday night.
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