Shildon vs Longridge Town FC

Recap

MATCH REPORT BY WILF TRAY _{(edited by Michael Wilson)}

Shildon Storm Past Longridge in Second-Half Surge

Shildon AFC overcame torrential conditions to deliver a dominant second-half performance and secure a 3–0 victory over Longridge Town.  After a tightly contested first half, the Railwaymen found their stride with goals from Billy Greulich-Smith and Tom Price sealing the win.

In the first halft both sides battled bravely against the elements, creating chances but failing to convert.  The opening 45 minutes saw missed opportunities at both ends, with the scoreline remaining goalless at the break.

Shildon came out firing after the interval, with Luke Spalding’s pace and movement causing havoc down the flanks.  The breakthrough came in the 54th minute when Billy Greulich-Smith rose highest to head into the top corner.

Just three minutes later, Greulich-Smith doubled the lead, bundling the ball past the keeper after a slick move down the left.  Longridge threatened on the counter, but goalkeeper Kieran Hunter stood firm, making two crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. In added time, Tom Price capped off the performance with a composed finish to make it 3–0 and put the result beyond doubt.

A well-deserved win for Shildon, marked by a resilient team effort and a clinical second-half display.  The result keeps momentum building as the squad continues to impress both ‘home’ and away.

Attendance: 158