Timperely away is always going to be a tough fixture and this game was no exception.

Mellor seemed to start well with Josh S Pink winning a number of face off's early on. (His stick newly modified thanks to his mums collection of empty wine bottles meant the sticking ball was no longer a problem) . Mellor looked comfortable in the early stages of the game but this didn't last long. The boys were punished for some poor passing and catching when not under pressure allowing Timperley to score 3 goals without reply in the early part of the game as Mellor gave possession away far to easily. Towards the end of the first half the boys began to play better giving the following away fans a glimmer of hope. Two goals from Daniel Jones and one from Joe Hussey meant the first half ended Timperely 6 Mellor 3.

The second half started with a hail storm which meant our match reporter missed most of the 3rd quarter hiding his face unable to see much of the action. As turns out this was probably for the best as Timperley scored 3 more to no reply from Mellor. Unmarked Timperely attackers seemed to have the run of pitch with Mellor defence allowing them too much space to shoot sometimes unchallenged. The fourth quarter began and for a period the boys matched Timperley showing that without the loose passing they are able to give Timperley a game. Two more goals from Daniel Jones made for a semi respectable score line with the game ending Timperley 12 Mellor 5.

The team are missing the leadership of injured Captain Elliott Bickerton who should be fit for the next round of the cup. Without the outstanding performance of Daniel Pawsey in goal the score could have been a lot more embarrassing. While the result is a disappointing one there is still no reason why this Mellor team cannot beat Timperley in the future.

Stats

Daniel Jones 4 goals 1assist
Joe Hussey 1 goal 1 assist
Josh S Pink 2 assists
Daniel Pawsey 12 saves