As this match was being played, I was about 160 miles away running a half marathon in Bath. However, you can imagine my delight to discover that the Accies had made it back to back victories, and in doing so had avenged the defeat at the hands of this opposition just a couple of weeks before.
It was a strong – albeit it small – squad that was available for this match and I’m sure having our first choice midfield (taking Foggy’s long term injury into account) available was a key factor against a side who had shown that this was where their strength lied as well.
Stifford Clays took the lead from the spot, when Luke brought down their player, but the Accies hit back through Liam, who was put through by Lee and placed the ball beyond the keeper: 1-1.
The Accies then extended their lead thanks to a mistake from the Stifford Clays keeper, who may have been showing a bit a loyalty to the club his Dad – Jason Barnes – represented for a number of years. Jason was watching, and despite his connection with the club I’m sure he wouldn’t have wanted to see his son let a shot-come-cross from James slip through his hands and into the net. Still, James would have been over the moon to claim his first goal of the season, and it also meant another assist for Liam: 1-2.
The lead was then extended through a terrific effort from another player bagging their first goal of the season. Craig stepped inside before unleashing a venomous strike from somewhere between 20 and 30 yards. I’ve heard it was unstoppable, but that the assist was even better. (That’s right isn’t it Liam?): 1-3.
Stifford Clays hit back in the second half, and may have snatched a late point if Lewis hadn’t capped off a MoTM performance with a breath-taking save to ensure all three points went to the Accies.
I’m not sure who was officially voted DoTD or the reason, but I’m sure I’ll be told and will update the report and chart accordingly.
Eye-Ball
Goal scoring chart
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