Match Reports

First half just about belonged to N-le-W who had 2 or 3 opportunities to open the scoring, Haydock seemed content to defend throughout the first half but did break out on 1 occasion to almost take the lead through a well taken shot that the keeper tipped over the bar for a corner. Following the break Haydock came out on the attack and put N-le-W under real pressure and almost scored on 2 or 3 occasions, N-le-W rode their luck and weathered the storm with the team defending well. Seven minutes from time Luke Christopher latched on to a through ball to put N-le-W ahead with a well taken goal. Haydock fought hard for an equaliser but met a solid N-le-W defence determined to protect their 1 goal lead. N-le-W left the park knowing they had made the final but well aware Haydock would be dissapointed and feel they at least deserved the draw. Both teams were a credit to their respective clubs, match officials first class.