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Start Date: 11/12/12 (Aged 15)

Saturday, 29 September 2018

GALLERY: Parkgate FC 1-2 Glasshoughton Welfare (29/09/18)

PRE-GAME




FIRST-HALF

The home side win a penalty early on.

Parkgate captain Luke Smith gives his side the lead from the spot (1/2).

Parkgate captain Luke Smith gives his side the lead from the spot (2/2).

The home side celebrate the opening goal (1/2).

The home side celebrate the opening goal (2/2).

Parkgate's new manager, Andy Dawson, takes his spot in the home dugout.


Parkgate continue to push forwards.

50/50.


SECOND-HALF

Parkgate's Zak Khalifa sends a header inches wide.

The home side on the attack.

Welfare celebrate going 1-2 ahead.

Parkgate's Conner White is given his marching orders.

Haydn Ward heads just over from close range (1/2).

Haydn Ward heads just over from close range (2/2).

Parkgate continue to push for an equaliser late in the game (1/2).

Parkgate continue to push for an equaliser late in the game (2/2).

Parkgate manager Andy Dawson.

Sunday, 16 September 2018

GALLERY: Glasshoughton Welfare 3-1 Parkgate FC (15/09/18)

FIRST-HALF

GWFC.

Glasshoughton Welfare.

Tempers flair early on as a Glasshoughton player is sent off.



Andrew Fox watches on as the ball is cleared.

Fox sees an effort blocked.

Tim Whittaker watches on as his header flies just wide.

Fox holds up the ball in the box (1/2).

Fox holds up the ball in the box (2/2).



SECOND-HALF

Whittaker brings the ball forward for Parkgate.

Chris Wood battles hard for the ball (1/2).

Chris Wood battles hard for the ball (2/2).

Ashley Burbeary cuts inside from the left.

Invisible ball?

Burbeary rounds the 'keeper but can't find the right finish.

I hadn't realised Wojciech Szczęsny had signed for Glasshoughton?!

Fox sends an attempt goal-wards.

Burbeary is brought down for a Parkgate penalty (1/2).

Burbeary is brought down for a Parkgate penalty (2/2).

Fox dispatches the penalty (3-1).

Glasshoughton's 'keeper thanks the fans (1/2).

Glasshoughton's 'keeper thanks the fans (2/2).

The Parkgate players reflect after the game.