Holbrook had started the league season better than Radford (6 wins out of 10 and 3 wins out of 10 respectively) and had a good cup win under their belt, the dispatching of Step 5 side Heanor Town from the FA Vase competition. I was therefore confident that the Derbyshire team would overcome their Nottingham challengers today.
On arrival at the ground the slope of the pitch was most notable, and then that the ground met the bare minimum Step 6 standard. We were, however, very glad of the covered areas that the requirements demand as it was a showery autumnal afternoon.
Sports chose to take advantage of the slope at the toss; a decision that paid off as they went into the interval a goal to the good. The goal for scored by the fast and skillful number 10, who, after a defensive headed clearance arrived in front of him on the edge of the box, struck an unstoppable left foot volley past the 'keeper.
Radford had the better of the second-half, with the advantage of the slope with them, but they were unable to convert the chances that they made and when the target was hit the excellent Sports 'keeper managed to keep the ball out.
Myself and my father were impressed with the skill and energy of both teams and despite the rain we were very much entertained.
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