Hyde United v Marine

Hyde United jumped back into the play off positions after a thunderous 4-0 victory over Marine. All four goals came in the second half after the away side lost their discipline with two red cards

 

In the first half Hyde had the better chances but failed to convert. The best opportunity fell to Will Russ on 29 minutes as his looping header beat Passant but hit the top of the crossbar. 

 

Marine left back Joe Bunney picked up his first yellow card on the stroke of half time after a cynical challenge and 5 minutes into the second half he was the first Marine player to receive marching orders picking up his second yellow for denying Mampala a shot through on goal. 

 

Mampala put Hyde in front on 56 minutes after heading home a corner from Callum Spooner. He soon got his second goal of the afternoon on the hour mark after firing into the bottom corner inside the box. 

Marine’s afternoon went from bad to worse on 68 minutes as they went down to nine men as substitute Clark was sent off for an elbow on Hyde midfielder Tom Iorpenda. 

 

The tigers wrapped up an impressive victory with two goals in the last 15 minutes. A 30 yard wonder strike from Adam Dawson added a third and he turned provider for the fourth and final goal as he crossed for Jack Redshaw to head home. 

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Hyde United v Morpeth Town

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Hyde United v Whitby Town

Both defences couldn’t be beaten at the Project Solar Stadium as Hyde United were held to a goalless draw by Whitby Town 

 

Hyde dominated the first half and will be disappointed not to have gone in ahead after having the better chances and controlling the majority of the game. 

 

Will Russ almost opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, the ball falling to him on the edge of the box and he struck the side netting. Jack Redshaw also had 2 big chances, heading wide on 10 minutes and then forcing a fantastic near post save from Whitby keeper Bland just before half time. 

 

Whitby’s only shot of the first half fell to Gell on 37 minutes but he scuffed his shot over the bar. 

 

Whitby had Bland to thank again on 55 minutes as he saved low down to his right from Tom Iorpenda. Bland was then called into action moments later to tip over a powerful strike from Pratt 

 

Substitute Connor Simpson had a big chance to win the game for the visitors on 83 minutes as his free header from a free kick was headed over the bar from 6 yards. 

 

Whitby almost snatched the winner with the last kick of the game as Greens free kick went a whisker wide of the post. The points shared, the visitors probably the happier with the outcome. 

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Hyde United v South Shields

South Shields edged a step closer to the NPL Premier Division title after a hard fought 1-0 victory over Hyde United who remain in a tight race for the play offs, thanks to the only goal of the game from MacKenzie Heaney.

On 11 minutes, the visitors had their first attack on goal. A cross was delivered into the box by Dylan Mottley-Henry, Heaney attempted a spectacular overheard kick, didn’t catch it cleanly, and the ball bounced up onto the head of Michael Woods and the header was claimed by Hyde keeper Dan Atherton.

Hyde’s best first half chance was on 27 minutes, new loanee Tom Iorpenda, recently signed on loan from Huddersfield Town, combined well with experienced winger Jack Redshaw and the former unleashed a curling shot which was destined for the far corner but Boney dived well to his left to parry the shot away.

Hyde came out after the break on the front foot and looked the more likely to take the lead after Mampala and Fearnley both had shots go over the bar.

However, against the run of play at the start of the second half, the visitors got the all important goal after Mongoy got down the left, found Woods in the box who’s shot was blocked and the rebound fell to Heaney, his first time shot found the top corner.

Clear chances were at a minimum for the remainder of the game. Hyde threw everything at it, having the majority of possession and had a few shots blocked for corners but the Shields defence stood firm to seal victory.

Shields boss Kevin Phillips was delighted with the victory. “After a defeat on Tuesday night it was a great reaction and a perfect away performance, at a very tough place to come. I wouldn’t say we totally deserved the win but we took our chance well and that’s what you need to do away from home”

Hyde gaffer Nick Spooner agreed “there wasn’t a lot in the game at all, South Shields took their chance well, and we didn’t, and that was the only difference”

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Hyde United v Liversedge

Hyde United strengthened their position in the play offs after a 4-2 win against relegation threatened Liversedge. 

 

Hydes first goal came after some patient build up play on 19 minutes. Callum Spooner played a ball behind the defence for Tom Pratt who took a touch and slotted into the bottom corner. 

 

In contrast to the first goal, Hyde doubled the lead on 41 minutes as Neavins long clearance was flicked on by Russ and Fearnley, who made a run from midfield got beyond the Liversedge defence and slotted past the onrushing Boyes. 

 

On 54 minutes Hyde got their third from the spot as Tongue rifled home the penalty after Fearnley was fouled. 

 

The game flipped on its head on the hour mark as Hyde skipper Roscoe was sent off for a foul on Atkinson 

 

This allowed Liversedge back into the game on 68 minutes. Jack Carr made a run with the ball into the box and found the net off the inside of the post. 

 

The game became more nervy with ten minutes to play as Cartman poked home a loose ball in the box. 

 

However hopes of the comeback were over when Hyde striker Will Russ produced a superb finish into the bottom corner to seal a deserved win for the tigers. 

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Hyde United v Warrington Rylands

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Hyde United v Stafford Rangers

In one of the few games that survived the freezing temperatures, Hyde United went back to the top of the division after a hard fought 1-0 win over Stafford Rangers. 

 

The first half didn’t see many opportunities for either side at goal. Hyde started the game brighter, winger Manasse Mampala drove forward and unleashed a shot from 25 yards which was parried away from under the blinding sun by Stafford keeper Cameron Belford.

 

The visitors threat came from the long throw of Tom Tonks. Their best opportunity came on 37 minutes when the throw fell kindly to Saunders who headed over from 3 yards. 

 

The second half continued much like the first, with both sides struggling to keep possession of the ball and both keepers without much to do. 

 

A large crowd of 988 were hoping for a moment of quality to cheer about and it came from Hyde substitute Edy Maieco on 69 minutes. A great pass from Redshaw found the run of Maieco and his excellent first time volley found the bottom corner. 

 

Stafford failed to threaten the Hyde goal and the home side comfortably held on for a valuable three points. 

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Hyde United v Warrington Town

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Hyde United v Atherton Collieries

Hyde United failed to capitalise against  10 men Atherton Colls, who were a man down after 36 minutes. The visitors were organised and hard working to take home a share of the points. 

 

Marcus Cusani was the man to be sent off for Colls. His first booking on 29 minutes was unnecessary as he stopped a free kick being taken. His second came minutes later for a late challenge on Callum Spooner and the referee had no choice but to produce a second yellow card. 

 

Colls keeper Hansen made some smart saves to keep the game level and, despite the man disadvantage, Atherton took the lead just before half time. A counter attack led by Pettifer found Thompson who found bottom corner. Loud claims for offside for the assist were waved away. 

 

The second half was, as expected, one way traffic, with the visitors sitting deep to protect their lead. 

 

Hyde managed to find their equaliser on 79 minutes. A driving run forward by winger Manasse Mampala, as he got into the box and crossed low, which found substitute Edy Maieco to fire home only minutes after coming on. 

 

However they failed to break down Atherton again and the match ended goalless, with Hyde left feeling it is two points dropped. 

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Hyde United v Stalybridge Celtic

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