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| The Whitley Goalkeeper is finally beaten after an inspired first half goalkeeping display |
Alveston continued their impressive run with a 3-0 victory against basement side Whitley. The home side only managed one shot in the entire match in what was a completely one sided game. Alveston dominated the game and their passing & movement continually stretched the home defence. First Josh Humphriss had a shot well saved, and then after some good work from Alex Connor, Jamie Stephens had his shot blocked. The home keeper was in inspired form pulling off a string of good saves, culminating with a stunning save from Joe Vose's superbly struck volley from the edge of the area. The home side weren't without their share of luck as well when Matty Rickett hit the bar from a free kick, Joe Vose hit the post and even their defender managed to turn a cross from Josh Humphriss onto his own bar. It was a miracle the scores were still level at half-time.
The second half continued as the first with Alveston in total control, and their pressure finally told when after some good work by Alan Mackinnon down the left found Joe Vose, who's first time shot was parried by the keeper, and the ever alert Jamie Stephens was on hand to fire home. Although Alveston deserved a second goal, the way it arrived was slightly fortuitous as the keeper seemed to have a shot from Joe Vose covered, until an unkind bounce lifted it over his head and into the net. Alan Mackinnon made it 3, when after a fine run & shot by Alex Connor came back off the post, he was the first to react to slide the ball past the keeper.
