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Macclesfield and District FA Macc & District FA Sunday Cup(sponsored by Gradus Ltd ) Action from Sunday’s Final at Moss RoseAlderley Royal Oak 4 Poynton Workman 2
Alderley Royal Oak claimed the Macc FA Sunday in an absorbing encounter at Moss Rose against The opening minutes were nip and tuck with Oak looking to use the pace of McGowan down the middle and they took the lead on thirteen minutes when Steve Boardman flicked the ball over his head and then reeled away in delight as it looped over everyone including keeper Marcus Pencheon and into the net. Poynton were stunned but pressed forward in search of the equaliser. Paul Kendal , who won everything in the air thundered a header against the bar , but they couldn’t break through a resolute defence until ten minutes before half time when Mark Faulkner managed to tap home from close range as he got on the end of Paul Kendall’s flick at the near post . There was still time for more action as Alderley took the lead right on half time . Scott McGowan jinked his way clear on the left and his cross left strike partner Andy Hurst with a simple tap in. Barely ten minutes into the second half with Poynton pressing hard for the equaliser McGowan produced a moment of magic as, seeing keeper Marcus Pencheon slightly off his line , he hoisted the ball over his head from outside the penalty area and into the net to make it 3-1 and give Oak a two goal cushion. . Mark Faulkner pulled a goal back with a great header but keeper Mike Ratican was in tremendous form to smother any further chances. Substitutes Scott Bajic and Luke Taylor added physical presence and fresh legs to Poynton’s cause but with seconds remaining referee Pete Gregory who had an excellent match awarded Oak a penalty and striker Andy Hurst gleefully despatched the spot – kick to confirm the victory for management duo Mark Paolo and Steve Aymes Royal Oak team.
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