Match Report

Curzon reserves were again back in league action for the 1^st time since the 13^th Oct and they produced a fantastic display against a experienced Pilkington FC side but were denied all three points as they were guilty of missing some good chances. But although results are good for confidence the performance is far more satisfying sometimes more than the result especially for the reserve side. Pilkington FC left the Tameside Stadium using their ‘Get Out Of Jail Free Card’ with one shot on the 45^th minute and wind assisted corner in the second was all Pilkington FC offered to the game but the corner gave them the point although the foul on the keeper was not seen by the referee.  
Curzon Reserves were boosted by some experience themselves, Kevin Parr a new signing from Stalybridge Celtic came in for some match fitness as did James Ogoo & Adam Jones coming back from injury, Keith Jones (Goalkeeper) who has been cover for Dave Carnell came in for a much needed game. Curzon had the wind behind them for the 1^st half and took full advantage as Pilkington struggled to get out of their half, some of the football was good to watch and the crowd appreciated some of the one-touch stuff that Curzon produced and they got their reward when on 27 minutes Adam Jones rose high to head home a cross from Stuart Ball.  In the second half with the wind against them, Curzon continued to dominate most of the play and worked extremely hard against a strong wind. They knew that the passing had to be good and playing the long ball was not a option and they again they played some good passing football which pleased the management team.  Jonathan Sarcevic making his full league Debut had a great chance to put the game beyond Pilkington when he was played in by a Jamie Byrne pass but he opted for an extra touch which gave the defender a chance and blocked Sarcevic’s shot. 
Jamie Byrne also had a good chance but again he opted for an extra touch.  Curzon was the side looking more likely to score but they were dealt a cruel blow when on the hour mark Pilkington were awarded a corner kick. Wind assisted and an unpunished push on the keeper in a crowded box saw the ball curl in the top corner, Curzon did not deserve it but that is football at times but Curzon Reserves took great heart in their performance and look forward to visiting Rylands FC next week.

Team: (Goal Scorer(s) in bold), Keith Jones, Hazen Gardner, Daniel Toft, Jordan Leach, Adam Jones, Ben Blease, Kevin Parr, James Ogoo (Aiden Derwent), Muses Tahir (Jamie Byrne), Jonathan Sarcevic , Stuart Ball (c).
Subs not used: Kirtis Hogan, Jordan Gill.