In the build-up before the game Town fans were really hoping for a win, they saw Solihull as a team they really should be beating this season. Town duly delivered the first win of the season starting after just 75 seconds, Captain for the season Martin Foster lofted the ball down, Hardy brought it under his spell brilliantly, he spotted the Solihull keeper charging out but he'd already picked his spot in the top right corner of the net, 1-0 to Town.
On around 10 minutes, there was a bad challenge by Dominic Roma, apparently he had 2 feet off the ground i missed the challenge, a guy next to me filled me in on what occurred, he said this will be a red card no doubt about it BUT the referee disagreed and gave Roma a yellow card, the Solihull coaching staff were not too happy at all about that challenge.
The referee and his assistants were really stopping the flow of the game and it became a very scrappy affair, with alot of tackles flying in, the referee often giving needless yellow cards and just generally slowing the game down, he seemed to take 1 teams side for 10 minutes then the give the other team all the decisions for the next 10 minutes. Very frustrating from a fans point of view. The half came to close with a poor solihull free-kick straight in Dootsons arms, this really summed up Solihulls First half display. Half Time - Town fans were pleased with the first half showing, although maybe they should have been further ahead after having a lot more possession throughout the first half. We just hoped town could push on in the 2nd half and amke the lead more secure.
The second half then came around and with Town knocking the ball around on the ground well they were looking very dangerous, causing endless trouble for the solhull back four who seemed to lack a bit of pace at times. A good cross from the impressive Dominic Roma almost doubled Towns lead as Armstrong got inbetween the two centre backs and just lacked power on the header which landed in the keeper hands. Town were then given the chance to extend their lead, when a penalty was given by the referee on 67 minutes, a ball was delivered into the box again and with Armstrong challenging for the ball their was a blatant tug on his shirt. Armstrong got up dusted himself down and slotted the peanlty away sending the keeper the wrong way.
Town were then able to hold out for the last 20 minutes of the game, defending solidly, rarely being threatened. With solihull having most of the possession they just couldnt find a way through. Town winning their first game of the season very impressively. GET IN THERE TOWN!!!!
Team Line-ups-
Harrogate Town: Craig Dootson, Dominic Roma, Liam Shepherd, Adam Nowakowski, Richard Pell, Matt Bloomer, Martin Foster (Danny Wright), Duncan Williams, Graeme Armstrong (Aiden Savory), Liam Hardy, Wayne Phillips
Subs Unused: Michael Jacklin, James Naylor, Paul Talbot
Solihull Moors: Jasbir Singh, Colm Tiernan, Dominic Langdon, Alex Price, Theo Streete, Charlie O'Loughlan, Joel Grandison (Henry Eze), Junior English, Adam Cunnington, Matt West, Ryan Beswick (Dean Lea)
Subs Unused: Sam Adkins, Phil Midworth, Adam Rachel
Attendance : 301 : D
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