Shildon AFC Bow out of the Vase

Shildon’s chance of major silverware in the F.A. Vase came to an end on Wednesday 17th December 2014 when they were well beaten 3 – 2 in the 3rd Round by Shaw Lane Aquaforce at Barnsley’s Oakwell ground.

The Railwaymen got off to a perfect start taking the lead after just 90 seconds when Ben Wood headed home. They nearly went 2 – 0 up with a good shot from Billy Greulich-Smith but keeper Ben Gathercole punched the ball away.

Shaw Lane levelled on 25 minutes when a corner was headed in by the unmarked Steff Holt.

Shildon then had a good goal disallowed for off side when Darren Richardson put the ball through the keepers legs.

Right on half time Shildon went behind when a corner ball was cleared to Steff Holt who fired in from the edge of the box for his 2nd goal of the night.

Half Time:  Shaw Lane Aquaforce  2  Shildon AFC  1

In the 2nd half Shaw Lane took control outplaying the Railwaymen, and their superiority paid off on 65 minutes when a free kick from 20 yards out by Shane Kelsey took a deflection past keeper Kyle Hayes.

Afterwards, the Northern Counties East League side hardly allowed Shildon any chances until the 89 minutes when a long through pass found Micky Rae who floated the ball over the advancing keeper for Shildon’s 2nd goal. Too little too late.

Final Score:  Shaw Lane Aquaforce  3  Shildon AFC  2

Goalscorers:  Wood 2, Rae 89

Subs:  Rae for Connor 46, Emms for Greulich-Smith 46, Doninger for Scroggins 69.

Bookings:  (Y)  Wood 55, Emms 64

Shildon cannot have any complaints as they were beaten by a far better side on the night.