Boldmere St. Michaels 3 - 2 Gresley Rovers Reserves
The Mikes just about edged past visitors Gresley as they began their defence of the Midland Combination Challenge Trophy with the narrowest of victories.
The day got off to a nightmare start, with The Mikes losing three players before kick off, including both centre halves. The Mikes overcame this to race into a two-goal lead courtesy of two excellent finishes from Johaine Thompson. Gresley then started to dictate play, forcing two excellent saves from Luis Connor before drawing level before half time thanks to goals from set pieces.
The visitors enjoyed the lions share of possession in the second half, but the Mikes defended doggedly to restrict clear-cut chances. This was rewarded with a dramatic late winner from Andre Gonzales, following a superb cross from Thompson.
Team:
1 Louis Connor
14 Cameron Fowler
3 Jack Brown
4 Will Hutt
5 Jorma Seabourne
6 Ceiran McLean
7 Nathan Gough
8 Jamel Wilson
9 Johaine Thompson
10 Adam Morton
11 Andre Gonzales
Subs
12 Kallum Blake (for Morton)
15 Rob Clarke (not used)
