Shock Result in P+HS Football Match
Stokesley fought back bravely scoring three goals in the final ten minutes only to lose 6-4 to a talented Leeds team in this fiercely contested football match. The home advantage paid off with the Stokesley players appearing rattled in front of a partisan crowd as Leeds’ new boys Shoaib Mahmood and James Park scored a flurry of early goals.
In this physical encounter frustrations started to show as the home side took an imposing 6-1 lead. It looked like a whitewash was in the offing as, with ten minutes to go, Leeds peppered the Stokesley goal looking for double figures. But as they pushed forward huge gaps opened in defense allowing Stokesley to take advantage and with ruthless efficiency they closed the deficit to two goals setting up an exciting final few minutes.
Although disappointed with the result the self-proclaimed ‘Farmer Boys’ have vowed to redress the balance and regain the title in the eagerly awaited rematch to be played early next year.
Ryan, I think you have misspelt the headline. It should read ‘Leeds team foul their way to victory’. Evidence on your attached image. Is that Tim with his foot up for a shin breaking challenge on Eamon?
We were certainly thrown off guard by your intelligent and witty chants of ‘you’re just a bunch of farmers’ and ‘You’ve got no directors’. An inspired piece of tactical manoeuvring, well rehearsed and expertly delivered.
Excellent summary of the game Ryan; i’ll get the cheque sent out to you a.s.a.p.!!! Great to see your relentless streak on the sidelines, you were the 8th man, aided by Caroline of course! Great game; i eagerly await the rematch…