The Tanners named an unchanged line up from last week’s great result as they face Bridlington Sports Club in the Humber Premier League.
From the off, the Tanners pressed and placed pressure on Bridlington but is was Bridlington who broke the deadlock against the run of play after a long range effort sneaked in the corner.
Under Rob leaver the Tanners are made of stronger stuff these days, every player responded immediately upping the effort and within 10 minutes a wonder lob from Luke Thompson got them back on level terms.
Just minutes the wonder kid, Luke Thompson scored again giving Hodgsons the lead for the first time in the match. It was competitive up to half time with Bridlington missing a golden chance just before the break.
The second half started with the same intensity, with every Hodgsons player working for each other and closing down intensely. The battling Justin Mason, hit a sweet left volley into the corner midway through the second half extending the Tanners lead. Andrew Stott forced another chance in to make it 4 -1.
Chris Robinson was introduced for a what his manager described as a ‘stunning 30 minute cameo’ and was unlucky not to score. The Old guard of Dan Piwinski and Paul Silvester also came off the bench and created various chances as the Tanners closed the match out.
Manager Rob Lever was of course delighted with the win, he told HU17.net:
“Every player gave 100% and showed real character. Special praise must go to the tireless stand in captain Adam Foster and centre half’s Scott Jon Tyler and Sam Overton.”
“The form and desire must continue to reach safety and achieve another season in the Humber Premier League.”
Hodgsons FC next face Westella & Willerby Reserves, teams sit side by side in the Humber Premier League, victory for Hodgsons would all but ensure they retain their Humber Premier League Status.
Final Score: Hodgsons FC 4 Bridlington Sports Club 1 | Photos by Paul Linton & Matthew Linton
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