Second half and the Wood increase the pressure as their work their way relentlessly to scoring the vital equalising goal. But will they succeed.?
The referee takes a moment to “have a word” with the bearded Worcester captain…about..erm..something or other.
Well, the response is swift, as is the reaction of Worcester’s excellent goalkeeper. Respect
Interesting photo. Good to see new linespersons here. The officials did an excellent job Worcester’s captain was to gain a special edition yellow card to match his arm band.
I love to watch this player in action. Those who know the team will understand .
The choir of angels was augmented today. Not quite a Three Choirs festival, but harmonious
Late in the first half and a penalty kick to Worcester is accurately taken to give them the lead, one goal to nil
Dynamo Craig Deakin played an excellent game, as did all the team as Worcester took the match to them, challenging and tackling in their own way, at first
The ground is slowly recovering from the drought but still a hard surface for all the players as some found when they fell awkwardly.
Joy, deep, deep joy! Now, there will have to be a re-match, but first….a gentle call of “Come on the Wood” from somebody or other, sat sitting in the stand
Worcester celebrate their first goal as the Wood regroup, metaphorically pulling up their socks. How will they respond ?
Within only second left of the match, heaven be praised, the Wood score the equalising goal. Worcester players and spectators are thunder-struck. Wood supporters go bananas! Love the Wood
Just before the kick off to start the second half and one of several pleasant sporting moments where players who know each other, say hello. Good to see
Solid play and determination marked Worcesters approach. FA cup match..to be expected
One of the visitor’s strong players. He played an excellent game and posed quite an obstacle and challenge to the Wood throughout the afternoon.
A close encounter. A hard game of soccer today
In Walsall Wood technical parlance, “He’s skyed it” but Worcester are putting the pressure on the Wood.
Worcester City played in blue strip today as they shake hands before the thrilling contest gets under way. FA cup match. We know what to expect, of course
Second half and the Wood are on the attack as only they know how. Super to spectate.
Later in the first half and the referee has a very strong word with Worcester’ bench’s vocal disrespect and dissent. An excellent thing to see, and perhaps a new initiative this season. I hope that all referees take this step if necessary.
Applause from all the many spectators, and for all the players who have played their hearts out this afternoon. Football, as it can be.
Worcester player gets ready for the throw-in…
An attacking move is thwarted by the Walsall Wood goalkeeper, to the chagrin of a young Worcester supporter..Excellent supporters, Worcester..made for an excellent afternoon for all the spectators
Second half and following a series of moves worthy of a National squad, the Wood score their third and ultimately winning goal. Better than a holiday in the Caribbean any time.
The Wood celebrate their third goal . I wonder what the Romulus player was saying?
Romulus celebrate their second goal and are gear to get on with the game….but..well, you know the Wood….
First half and the Wood gradually take the upper line …here, a near miss following deft passing.
Two teams, eager to play against their opponents for the first time, but first a toss of a coin.
Second half and Romulus score their second goal to bring the score equal. This is turning in to a real humdinger of a contest.
First half and one of the many displays of fine soccer.
Later in the second half and the Wood are outplaying a dejected Romulus now. A warning to all the other teams in this league that they too will have the experience of playing against this new squad in due course.
Second half and the first yellow card of the new season goes to an over exuberant and vocal Romulus player.
From today’s matchday programme is this fine photo showing the squad to start the new season, the name of the team sponsors, the famous Nike logo, and the club crest.
Close marking, sometimes very close marking. First half
Understandable joy as Romulus celebrate. It was a good goal.
The Wood celebrate their first goal of the new season.
Late in the second half and Romulus and the Wood battle it out right to the final whistle. Fruity football
Very early in the first half and Romulus put the Wood under pressure in true non league fashion
The final whistle is..eventually..blown and twenty two sportsman who have played their hearts out and thrilled all the spectators, shake hands, to applause from all who have been privileged to enjoy this contest. An excellent display of positive football. A game not to have missed, for any reason.
Noticeable in the second half was Romulus tactic of assigning two players to one Wood forward. Different. Would it be effective?
Early in a re-focused second half and Romulus score a goal, to bring the score to two goals to nil, to the Wood. No slacking now chaps.
Later in the first half and Joey Butlin is on song, scoring the first goal. Thunderous applause from the parched spectators. Within a few minutes my camera had a senior moment during which the Wood scored their second goal. Humph. Soon be half time and vital hydration.
From the shade of the stand as the Wood return the pressure. First half. And so nearly a goal.
Images and captions kindly supplied by the young David Evans
A grey Saturday afternoon yesterday (Saturday 11th August 2018) saw Walsall Wood FC hold visitors to Oak Park, Worcester City to a respectable one-all draw, in an entertaining match that pleased football reporter David Evans…
This year’s football reports will be courtesy of David Evans and Russell Smith of The-Wood.tv, in loving memory and dedication to the late, great and much-missed Bill Shaw.
David said:
Walsall Wood 1 v 1 Worcester City
A fine performance by two sporting teams graced the Oak Park stadium this afternoon. The final score – 1 goal each belied the thrilling play and determined football that the sides played.
Walsall Wood had a hard job to do this afternoon, with tackles coming in from every direction, and the new red strip seemingly irresistible to some of the visiting side.
The officials played their part in ensuring that correct play and procedure was observed by by sides, in this close encounter.Worcester were fortunate to be awarded a penalty in the first half, from which they scored their goal.
The second half brought a re-energised and more determined Walsall Wood whose composure and finesse were to grind away at Worcester throughout the rest of the match.
Some odd injuries… Perhaps landing awkwardly, or turning, and these brought the game to a temporary halt more than once, Worcester players needing precious time to recover.
The referee used his stop watch appropriately
It was in the added minutes played at the end of the second half that Walsall Wood scored a beautiful, well- executed goal to give a final score of one to each side.
The game was a display of meaningful positive soccer , played by two fairly evenly matched sides, initially.
Grit and determination brought the vital goal for the Wood in the end.
David
Thanks to David there – For The Good Of The Wood!
Walsall Wood Football Club are a top local side and last season’s league champions with a big-hearted faithful who know how to have a great time supporting their lads, and welcome all comers to come enjoy great local soccer.
The boys from The Wood have been at the heart of the local community for a century or more, so please do go check out a match or two if you’re curious.
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