AFAN LIDO 0-0 BLUE STARS

  The thirds played their scheduled midweek game against Blue Star under lights at the Marston's Stadium.
  Although Blue Star are currently bottom they have several new players and have won their previous two
  matches.

  Blue Star started the better but seemed to lack a cutting edge in front of goal although midway
  through the half Mike Price made an excellent one handed save to keep the score goalless.  In the early
  period of the second half we got on top but the Blue Star keeper was playing a blinder, he was acting as
  an extra sweeper and was very active up to thirty yards out.  

  Gary Griffiths looked to have given us the lead
  with a header from a corner but the keeper went full length and just got a hand on it to keep the ball out.  It
  was almost a personal duel between Rhodri Reynolds and the keeper as the half progressed, he made good
  saves from both right and left footed shots and was beginning to look unbeatable.

  Richard Gullam came on as a sub and he was through on goal but his effort went wide with us being awarded
  a corner.  The Blue Star defence was wilting under the continued pressure but a combination of a poor final
  ball and good goalkeeping kept the match scoreless.  

  In the last minute Blue Star pushed forward and could
  have stolen the points but with a player unmarked in front of goal the ball carrier chose to shoot instead.  The
  shot going straight at Mike Price, he cleared the ball for the final whistle to sound.

Report by Peter Reynolds