26/02/2005
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Davison (McGowan 55), Churchley, Walker, Kennedy (Harrison 70), Paterson, Freath, Creighton (Katirai 75), Haigh, Bull, Goodliff.

An awful first half display left Brazil trailing 3-1 at the break. The only highlights for the visitors were Matty Bull’s goal, set up by Shaun Haigh, and an excellent save by Lee Wilkinson.

The second half was much better. Despite conceding an early goal, Brazil started winning battles all over the pitch and chance after chance was created. On another day Brazil could have scored a hatful of goals but it was not to be as the target was missed more often than not. On the few occasions that the shots were on target, the Ryton keeper proved himself to be in good form. Les Goodliff’s strong running earned him his first man of the match award of the season.

On a positive note, the second half display proved that Brazil can compete with Ryton. With the cup semi-final having been switched to March 26th, Brazil still have a realistic chance of reaching their first ever final.

Other news:
Congratulations to Paul Smith and Maximo Park who entered the UK Top 40 Singles Chart at number 20 yesterday with “Apply Some Pressure”.