Sunday 18th October: Wideopen Wanderers v. Montagu Reds

The Wanderers played their second away game of the season when they took on Montagu Reds at Denton Dene. The two sides had already met at Lockey Park in the first week of the season, a game which ended 1-1. 

The opening few minutes belonged to Montagu, who were comfortable in possession and attacked in numbers, but were unable to create any clear cut chances. 

The Wanderers grew into the game and looked a threat on the break, but it was Montagu who took the lead in fortuitous circumstances when a cross from the right in the 13th minute floated into the top corner. 

The Wanderers didn ’t let this setback affect them, and they were level on 25 minutes when Leo Kirsopp crossed excellently from the right and Charlie Dixon finished well from 12 yards out. 

The remainder of the first half was evenly contested and right on the stroke of half-time Montagu took the lead once more when a cross from the right was finished from close range. 

Halftime score: Montagu 2-1 Wideopen. 

The Wanderers suffered a further setback only three minutes into the second half when Montagu extended their lead, and the game was effectively over as a contest on 48 minutes when Montagu scored a fourth. 

These two goals seemed to sap the confidence of the away team, and Montagu scored three further goals in 15 minutes. 

A very disappointing day for the Wanderers but plenty of games to come in which they can turn today ’s negatives into positives. 

Final score: Montagu 6-1 Wideopen. 

Goal: Charlie Dixon 
Man of the Match: Ethan Cole