Cup Defeat for Old Alts

Prestbury (6) V (1) Old Alts 

keeper Rob Richards who put in a man of the match performance

Prestbury overcame Old Alts 6-1 at Mary Dendy after they finally managed to find their way past Alts keeper Rob Richards who put in a man of the match performance pulling off a string of fine saves. The match was evenly poised at half time despite Prestbury camping in Old Alts half and laying siege to Richard’s goal but Dale Peters equalized Jake McGarry’s penalty opener with a rare foray up field. Five second half goals including a wonderful curling shot from Nick Dobson, playing only his second match since his transfer from FC Woodford sealed the victory. McGarry completed a hat-trick and capped a fine display by setting up substitute Jamaine Leveridge for the sixth staking his claim for a starting birth in the next match.

Old Alts (3) VS (1) Poynton Nomads

"Old Alts however, are on a roll and a 3-1 win takes them up to fourth"

 Despite leading 1-0 at half time against Old Alts following a Matt Dunn goal Poynton Nomads left Crossford Bridge empty handed and remain with the unenviable record of securing only one win in the league so far this season. Old Alts however, are on a roll and a 3-1 win takes them up to fourth place after dominating the second half. A flying scissor kick from Nick Scholes pulled them level before Dean Duignan converted a penalty to give them the lead. Nomads worked hard to get back in the game but a second from Scholes secured the points for John O’Connor’s side.

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Old Alts (1) v Mary Dendy (0) 

"On the up with two wins out of two in 2013 for Old Alts"

On the up with two wins out of two in 2013 for Old Alts who won 1-0 away at Mary Dendy with the quickest goal of the day by striker Andy Cullen after only forty one seconds. After a scrappy first half with neither goalkeeper forced to make a save of note the game came to life after Dendy centre half Nick Brunker received a second yellow from referee Ian Battersby. The game became niggly with players from both sides receiving cautions and Alts’ Paul Cook received a straight red for ill timed words to Battersby. The game itself opened up and chances were created Dean Duignan, Mike Pascall, Simon Ashe and Simon Sidderley impressed for Alts whilst keeper Rob Richards saved Alts blushes twice denying the unlucky Kyle Pirrie when he was clean through. Striker Paul Richardson and returning midfield talisman Simon Lee who came on as a second half substitute drove Dendy forward but it wasn’t enough as Dendy failed to convert and grab an equaliser which their possession undoubtedly warranted.

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Old Alts (4) V Bulls Head (3)

Saturday 5th January
06/01/13 17:09

Old Alts Run Close by Resurgent Bulls Head

Old Alts got off to a winning start in 2013 with only their second victory of the season but bottom of the table Bulls Head pushed them all the way after falling four goals behind.
The visitors had the first chances of the match when Mark Vesty tumbled in the penalty area but the referee saw no infringement and allowed play to continue then Stuart Johnston wasted a glorious opportunity to give Bulls Head the lead.
Dale Peters and Nathan French then added insult to injury giving Alts a 2-0 lead inside twenty five minutes and Peters made it 3-0 just before the break. Second half substitute Dean Duignan made an immediate making it 4-0 minutes after coming on but remarkably that was as good as it got for the home side. With the points seemingly secured they eased off and Bulls Head took full advantage. Paul Fairweather made it 4-1 from the penalty spot before Matt Dent scored twice in quick succession to make it 4-3 with barely ten minutes remaining. At the final whistle Bulls Head just fell short and will be cursing falling four goals behind.

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