Storthes Hall 4 Golcar United 0

The Hall made a fine start to the new season, taking the lead early on as Gav Armitage made space down the left and his fine low cross was turned in by debutant Tom McCreadie. Thge lead was increased after 20 minutes as McCreadie returned the compliment, releasing Armitage to advance into the box and score off the post. Danny Senior then shot wide when well positioned and at the other end right back Conor Sykes met a corner but from 8 yards out he headed over the bar. On 33 minutes Simon Ollerenshaw lost possession in midfield and a quick though ball caught the Golcar defence square, allowing Armitage to advance and square the ball for McCreadie to fire into the net.
The visitors came more into the game in the 2nd half with the home team seemingly content to sit on the lead, with centre backs Olly Taylor and Lee Mozley in commanding form. Tempers became a little frayed and Hall left back James Buckley received his marching orders for a 2nd yellow card. This lead to a real rearguard action from the home defence who came under severe pressure. However with 10 minutes left a long ball found Armitage sprinting away and when he was hauled down from behind, the referee had no hesitation in awarding a spot kick which Armitage despatched confidently. In the final minute Josh Rodgers broke through to make it 5-0 but with the keeper to beat he attempted an audacious chip which went straight at the keeper.