Wolstanton F.C Vs Hanley Town F.C

The ball falls to Danny Leese who puts away Hanley Town's 85th minute winner

Wolstanton's Chris Darlington and Hanley's Danny Brown battle for the ball

In an evenly fought match it was Hanley Town that came out on top, just. This match was a re-match from last weeks washout. In less than ideal conditions it was Hanley Town who started much the brightest testing the Wolstanton goalkeeper in the first minute. After a scrappy opening 20 minutes it was Wolstanton that took the lead when a cross from the left wing eventually fell to the Wolstanton's Chris Darlington who gave the stranded keeper no chance. Hanley were back level within 15 minutes when a long range shot was only part parried into the path of Hanley striker Kieron Shepherd tapping into an empty net.

The second half followed the scrappy first half, with conditions becoming increasingly heavy underfoot neither team were able put together telling possession. Hanley started to push with Shepherd hitting the post with an audacious volley and strike partner Jones having two penalties turned down. With extra-time approaching it was Hanley who continued to dominate and without Wolstanton's excellent goalkeeper the game would have been over well before the eventual winner came 3 minutes from time through Danny Leese after a scramble in the Wolstanton penalty area. Wolstanton pressed for the equaliser to force extra time but Hanley, who had defended very well throughout the game held on.

Wolstanton swing in a corner leading to the opening goal

The ball eventually lands to a Chris Darlington (left of Wolstanton's number 9) who gives Hanley's stranded keeper no chance

Hanley in the hunt of equaliser start to impose on the game

Shepherd (right) equalises for Hanley

In a tight game it starts to become a midfield battle

Both teams give it everything in awful conditions

Wolstanton enjoy possession down the left flank

Hanley press for a late winner with Shepherd battling with Wolstanton defenders

Hanley's Ryan Jones continues to push Wolstanton onto the back foot

Hanley get a deservedly late winner with the goalscorer Danny Leese being congratulated by team mates