The Knights close the gap at the top of the league with a solid away win against unbeaten leaders Aylestone park!
Against the wind in the first half the Knights sat back and soaked up Early Aylestone pressure but looked dangerous on every break. After defending so well it was disappointing to concede although the goal came from an excellent lob from the edge of the area. Ashby then had numerous chances to take the lead but did not take them until two minutes before half time were Chris Nettel finished off inside the box 1-1
Second half was roles reversed with Aylestone getting pegged back constantly by Ashby. Against the run of play a long Aylestone ball resulted in there striker being pulled down in the box for a penalty which was slotted home to make the score 2-1.
Ashby then continued to pile pressure on Aylestone and it was Josh Anderson which was next to be fouled in the oppositions box to win a penalty. After smashing down the middle Ashby we’re back to all square and then should of had another penalty immediately straight after when Wilks was clearly fouled in the box. Some how this one wasn’t given.
Following this Aylestones keeper made two good saves to prevent Windrum and Riddell scoring before the cross bar then came to the rescue from a Trey Wilks long range effort. Ashby did extend the lead when a mistake from the Aylestone keeper allowed Anderson an easy finish before him then completing his hat trick moments later.
Aylestone then made numerous changes and went to 4 up front which Ashby dealt with well until an unlucky ricochet landed to an Aylestone player to make the score 4-3.
Liam Newton then looked to extend Ashby’s lead again but was over ruled for offside before Aylestone then also had a late goal disallowed for offside.
Full time 4-3 and a massive win in a game which in reality Ashby should have won by 7 or 8.
Onto next week where we take on third place Kibworth Town.