Melford left hoping for FA reprieve

Easter Monday’s defeat means the Villagers will finish the season in the relegation zone.

The fine thread of salvation for Melford was detached in the 79^th minute when a long goal kick cruelly bounced over the head of the, Melford’s season’s hero, goalkeeper Matt Walker and Josh Lee found the gaping net.

The Villagers started in fine fashion with Jamie Griffiths and the excellent Ben Judge creating several chances.

The opening goal came for Haverhill on 24 minutes when Melford allowed Ryan Weavers to run some thirty five yards without any real challenge and his excellent cross from the Haverhill right wing was headed home by JOE MORRIS.

The game was punctuated by frequent free kicks, and from one of these Weavers was yellow carded by the official.

Melford started the second half at double pace eager to get on the scoresheet.

Their equaliser came on 55 minutes a brilliant Judge free kick found the equally excellent SAM MILLS who found the net from eight yards out.

Although Melford pushed hard for the winner, Haverhill looked dangerous on the break.

The Villagers had Dan Smith sin binned on 71 minutes, then forceful shots from Hassan Ally and Mills were well saved by James Philp in the home goal.

Then on 79 minutes came the winner gathering from a Melford attack keeper Philp launched an early flat long kick up field,  Melford keeper  Walker came running out of his area to head clear, the ball bounced over the head of the custodian and JOSH LEE ran through to fire into the unguarded net. Glee for Haverhill, disaster for Melford.

Now Melford will have to wait for the computer print out at the end of the season to determine their League footballing future (as there may be a points per game reprieve from the FA).  CHENOBERET

LONG MELFORD: Walker, Smith, (82), Wingfield, Jackson, Mills, A Waugh, Ally, Emsden, Griffiths, Brown, Judge

Subs: Hemson (82) not used: Hurley, Day, Ward, E Walker