The second game of a double header this week, The Phoenix headed to old acquaintances, who we have the utmost respect for!

The starting lineup was swapped about to keep everyone fit and sharp.

Leo edge in goal, fresh from his goal scoring exploits, Raiden Fern and Riley Thacker starting at the back, Alex Taylor cm, Frank Michael on the right and Fin Kerry on the left, Alin Dragu upfront. With Bolton, Taylor, Haslam, and Charlton all chomping at the bit to get on.

The game started with The Phoenix in the ascendancy with Alin Dragu testing the keeper and Alex Taylor enjoying his more advanced role bundling the ball home.

The lead didn’t last long as the home side soon equalised despite a great save from Leo Edge.

The defence of Raiden Fern and Riley Thacker at this point were being tested, but both showed themselves really strong in the tackle to keep the opposition at bay.

It was a fairly evenly contested first half, with the midfield matching the opposition. With Frank and Finners working hard on the wings and Alex Taylor snapping into tackles in the middle, whilst Alin Dragu ran the channel excellently.

The next goal of the game went to Celtic in disputed circumstances! Alex Taylor believed the ball had gone out of play (it looked it from here), but the opposition took advantage and cross before a neat finish at the near post beating Leo edge.

We took a moment to regain composure but soon forced a corner, which Hazza Haslam soon whipped a trademark corner in, which came off a defender into the goal. Level at half time.

The Phoenix flew out the blocks after the restart with Riley Thacker and Stan Taylor proving to be nuisances in midfield and defence, not allowing Celtic out of their own half.

With Raiden fern looking good on the ball and Frankie Michael showing his confidence spraying passes about it seemed only a matter of time before we took the lead.

Finners Kerry, who had entered the fray at half time, had dragged his teams intensity up through his strong running and pressing. He was onto be rewarded, with Frankie playing him through, Fin turned the defender inside out, before hitting a worldie from 25 yards into the far corner.

Kaiden Charlton shortly after played a short pass to Chaz Bolton to rifle in from just outside the box to continue his recent goal scoring form.

Overall a bit of a subdued performance from Heanor, but a wins a win and good sides find a way to win whilst not at their best.

Big thank you to our main sponsor furniture cloud

Our sleeve sponsor Amanda and Alina

Also, our ball sponsor and mom sponsor, Lilly Jones at the crown inn.

Captain Frank Michael who showed great bride wearing the armband and showed amazing confidence on the ball.

Man of the match went to Finley Kerry, who perhaps deserved it alone for the amazing goal, but also for lifting his teammates with his great pressing and determination.

Heanor Town Football Club

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