19/04/2006
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Ellis, Churchley, Creighton, Mitchell, Paterson, Hinks (Honeywood 70), Freath, Haigh, Katirai, Bull.

Right from the start, Brazil looked hungrier and more competitive than they had done in the disastrous semi-final on Saturday. The visitors deservedly went ahead on the half hour mark. Matty Bull’s cross from the left was powerfully volleyed home by skipper, Shaun Haigh. Almost immediately, the home side levelled the scores with a powerful strike from the edge of the box.

Despite Brazil playing the better football it was Wallsend that went on to take the lead. At this point, Brazil made a substitution and shuffled some players around. It didn’t take long for the change to pay off. Matthew Creighton, who had just moved into midfield, provided the through ball and Matty Bull, with some work still to do, provided the finish. This was Bull’s 20th goal of the season – a great achievement for a Brazil player! It was Brazil that finished the match as the stronger side and were worthy winners after Simon Honeywood had smashed the ball past the Wallsend keeper from close range following Haigh’s miss-hit shot across the face of goal.

Creighton was man of the match.