Gresley Rovers vs Swadlincote Town
Swadlincote enter the final - Burton Daily Mail
The replayed semi-final for the Gresley Charity Cup took place on Friday morning on the Gresley Recreation Ground between Gresley Rovers and Swadlincote Town. Nearly 2000 spectators were present to brave the elements and one of the most interesting matches of the season witnessed.
The Rovers who kicked off, had to face a slight breeze, and the possession of the ball was early contested in Gresley quarters, Swadlincote making nothing of a corner. Draycott was first to try his hand at shooting for goal, but he failed.
Gresley then commenced an onslaught on the visitors' goal, but Sabine transferred. Draycott had another try to open the scoring sheet, and shot in, but he was ruled off side. Pickering nearly scored with a fine midfield shot. A splendid shot from Alf Jones just alighted on the top of the cross bar. Ward fell down through the slippery state of the ground thus losing an easy opening. A sharp scrimmage ensued in front of the Swadlincote goal. Campion saved one or two shots in splendid style, but was eventually beaten by one from J Jones, amid cheers.
In the second half Swadlincote showed their superior staying powers. Ward especially, repeatedly broke away, but all their efforts came to grief.
18 minutes before time Scott drew the score level. Newbould being defeated in the course of a sharp melee. The Swadlincote goal had a somewhat narrow escape, but Campion managed to avert the danger. Swadlincote continued to have the best of the play, and 8 minutes before time the home defence was again pierced, amidst tremendous enthusiasm. The last few minutes of the game were marked by a desperate effort on the part of the homesters to turn the tables, but without avail, and the Swaddies ran out the winners.
Gresley Rovers (1) 1
Swadlincote Town (0) 2
Scorers: J Jones (Gresley Rovers); Scott 72, ? 82 (Swadlincote Town).
Gresley Rovers: Newbould, G Jones, Adams, Soloman, Fearn, Richards, Ward, Harrison, Yardley, Wileman, J Jones.
Swadlincote Town: Campion, Sabine, Kinston, Alf Jones, Pickering, Draycott, Orgill, Chamberlain, Scott, Wileman.
Attendance: 2000
