Firsts Crash Out Of The Cup Despite Best Efforts

<p class="MsoNormal">Hoole 1sts crashed out of the Guildhall Cup following a 3-2 defeat against Bolton on Saturday just gone.

<p class="MsoNormal">After a good start, with some good possession, Hooles early pressure was rewarded when Roy Sermon scored with a well-taken goal to put Hoole into the lead.

<p class="MsoNormal">However, after that Hoole failed to take advantage or push on, and the ball was given away in midfield leading to the equaliser. Bolton grew in confidence as a result and begane to use the 3g pitch better. With plenty of pace in attack & with the Hoole defence having an unusual off day, they looked dangerous every time they broke.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Hoole failed to get to grips with their playmaker no 4 & he controlled the game. Further sloppy play lead to another break on 35 mins & Martin was lobbed to make it 2-1 to them.

<p class="MsoNormal">Hoole came close to equalizing when Joe created chance out of nothing , smashing against the crossbar from edge of box.

<p class="MsoNormal">However, Bolton grabbed a critical third on 65 mins. Changes made with troy & kirby introduced. The greater pressure then came from Hoole & the pressure was rewarded when Troy headed a 2nd.

<p class="MsoNormal">On another day, Hoole might have had a penalty when Dan was dragged down in the box.

<p class="MsoNormal">Hoole finished the stronger but couldn't force the equaliser.

<p class="MsoNormal">Final Score:

<p class="MsoNormal">Hoole 2-3 Bolton

<p class="MsoNormal">Manager Liam Moly Said:

<p class="MsoNormal">"Overall we looked rusty & weren't good enough in possession. Basic mistakes ended up costing us. On a positive note, good to see a couple of squad additions in Luke & Lee, which will help us in the remaining league games."

<p class="MsoNormal">MOM: Sam Bamber

<p class="MsoNormal">Next Up For The Firsts:

<p class="MsoNormal">Anchorsholme (Away) 12th March - 14:30

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