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Quorn 1 Barwell 2 (30/08/10)
Much improved display
Manager Dougie Keast re-shaped the side for the first local derby of the season and saw a vast improvement from Saturday's FA Cup exit. Quorn started brightly and could have been 2 or 3 goals up in the first 5 minutes, a quick throw-in saw Chris Gray hook the ball into the path of Liam Turner but he failed to make contact and a relieved Liam Castle in the Barwell goal, safely gathered. The vistors replied with a snapshot from Liam McDonald that Matt Nurse failed to hold but he collected the loose ball and punted upfield, brother Kris advanced unopposed and found himself clear with only Castle to beat, but he hit his shot too early and the keeper palmed his effort round the post. Wood's corner was met at the far post by Rob Lyall who headed across the face of the goal to Tom Byrne who nodded the ball home to give Quorn a deserved lead.
Nurse again went close, before at the other end Barwell forced a corner, there looked no danger as the ball reached the far post with 3 Quorn players in attendance but the ball struck a defenders knee and rebounded to the unmarked Kevin Charley two yards out who poked past Nurse to level the scores after 14 minutes. Quorn responded and former Quorn player Nick Green had to be alert to break up the attack. A quick attack by Barwell saw McDonald again sting the hands of Nurse but this time Jamie Towers latched on to the loose ball to drill a shot in the corner of the net from an acute angle past a bewildered Nurse.
Byrne scampered clear on Quorn's right but his low cross was read by Green who cleared the danger, likewise at the other end Chris Gray did well to deny Towers a shooting opportunity. The game continued in end to end fashion and a slick Barwell counter attack saw Scott Hadland fire narrowly over the bar. Wood's 25 yard free-kick forced Castle to a fine save low down to his right as Quorn stepped up their search for an equaliser. Byrne fed Wood, who crossed first time but Castle held well under pressure from Nurse. Barwell then had a spell of pressure without threatening Nurse's goal but home clearances were seized upon by Barwell's midfield and Quorn were forced to defend again in numbers. Quorn finished the half in the ascendancy and another Wood free-kick forced Castle to save low down.
After the frenetic pace of the first half things were quiet after the break early on but it was Quorn who pressed first, Nurse's left foot strike was fumbled by Castle but he recovered to collect. Dan Marshall, who was having a fine game for Quorn, picked out Turner with a deep ball, his lay back was hit first time by Byrne but his effort struck the bar with Castle beaten. It was Barwell's turn to defend in numbers as Quorn pressed for the equaliser and a chip from Gray was missed by Castle in a mix up with Green but the ball sailed harmlesssly past the post.
Barwell seemed content to soak up the pressure but broke quickly with a nicely worked move but Quorn defended well. Castle again failed to hold a Nurse effort but recovered in the nick of time to save at the feet of Byrne. He recovered his composure to make a superb catch from Joe Shaw's deep cross. Another great cross by Shaw fell to the feet of Byrne who beat Castle only for Green to clear off the line to prevent the equaliser. Substitute Rich Lonsdale caused panic in the Barwell back line with another dangerous cross but that man Green was there again, to clear the danger.
As time ticked away the play was almost completely in the Barwell half but the visiting defence soaked up everything that Quorn threw at them, they survived a scare as Castle miss-handled a long free-kick by Quorn but he got away with it as the home forwards failed to react. All in all, a much better performance by Quorn who deserved at least a share of the spoils. MOTM for Quorn was Dan Marshall, although there were several fine performances, Jamie Towers and Liam McDonald had good first halves for Barwell but their star man was Captain Nick Green.
Quorn Team. Nurse,Shaw,Marshall,Lyall,Marriott,Gray,Wood,White,Nurse,Turner,Byrne. Subs. Lonsdale,Robinson.
Gresley 4 Quorn 0(28/08/10)
Another dour performance
The Quorn team that started the previous game were given another chance to gel but left manager Dougie Keast wondering where the pre-season form has disapeared to, as a much below par performance, in total contrast to the home side, saw an early exit in the 2010/11 FA Cup.
The home side showed their intentions early on with crosses into the Quorn box as the visitors started sluggishly. It was no surprise when Brian Woodhall opened the scoring after 15 minutes, shrugging off three challenges before firing past Matt Nurse. Quorn looked subdued as Woodhall again fired in an effort that forced Nurse to save low down. Quorn at last responded and Dan Marshall's effort was seized upon by Brett Darby but home keeper Gary Hateley was alert to collect the loose ball.
Poor defending saw first, Carl Slater go close and then Woodhall again tested Nurse before at the other end Tom Byrne combined with Kris Nurse before the latter brought out a diving save by Hateley. The resulting corner saw the ball fall to Byrne but Hateley again made a comfortable stop. 5 minutes before the break Hateley's long punt upfield was inexplicably missed by the Quorn defence and Woodhall seized the chance to blast past Nurse.
Despite Quorn making changes at the break the home side continued to dominate, but the final ball didn't match the approach play. A corner to Gresley saw Tom Land rise high at the far post to head goalwards but Nurse made a brilliant relex stop, before at the other end brother Kris flicked on for Byrne to chip just over the bar. Mickey Lyons struck the post with a snapshot before Nurse gathered the rebound safely. Ash Robinson was dismissed after a skirmish near the touchline and the reshuffle saw Quorn threw caution to the wind with 3 at the back and Rob Spencer nearly made them pay but shot just past the post.
Another counter attack carved open the Quorn defence and Nurse looked to have made the save but was adjudged to have fouled the attacker and Woodhall completed his hat-trick firing home the penalty with just 3 minutes remaining. Spencer put the icing on Gresley's cake with a late finish to complete a dismal day for the visitors. MOTM was Brian Woodhall with Liam Hebbard not far behind. Matt Nurse was the pick of the Quorn side, which tells its own story.
Quorn Team. Nurse,Wood,Purton,Marshall,Lyall,Gray,Darby,Robinson,Nurse,Turner,Byrne. Subs. Marriott,Lonsdale,White.
Romulus 3 Quorn 3(24/08/10)
Late show earns point
Tom Byrne, Rich Lonsdale, Joe Shaw and Sam Wood all returned to the squad after being unavailable for Saturdays opener, with Byrne and Wood brought into the starting 11. Both sides started tentatively after suffering opening day defeats but it was the home side who looked the most dangerous with Leo Brown and Mykel Beckley testing the Quorn back line. A defensive error after 25 minutes gave the lead to the Birmingham side with Marcus Brown converting the resulting Penalty at the 2nd attempt, after Matt Nurse had brilliantly parried his first effort.
Quorn responded well and both Kris Nurse and Liam Turner had good chances to level the scores but neither was taken. It looked like another defeat was looming when Romulus increased their lead through James Pugh, after another defensive error had gifted him the chance, which he converted well 10 minutes before the break.
Quorn started the 2nd half brighter and Nurse again went close, lively attacks at both ends failed to provide the end product for either side and Quorn brought on Marriott and Lonsdale to pep things up. Shortly after, a Wood corner deceived the home keeper and Marriott headed home unchallenged. The home side replied within 4 minutes and substitute Marvin Johnson outpaced the Quorn defence to slip the ball past Nurse to restore their two goal advantage.
Quorn rallied and took the game to the hosts and were rewarded when Wood's free-kick was glanced home by Nurse as time was running out. Quorn pressed for the equaliser and deep into injury time another free-kick was half cleared to Wood who volleyed superbly past Liam Flynn to level the scores. Soon after the restart the Referee blew the final whistle but not before a home attack caused concern but Quorn defended well.
The home side could feel agrieved at letting a two goal slip but all in all both sides had their moments and a draw was probably a fair result. Men of the Match, Mykel Beckley for Romulus and Tom Byrne for Quorn.
Quorn Team. Nurse,Wood,Purton,Marshall,Lyall,Gray,Darby,Robinson,Nurse,Turner,Byrne. Subs. Marriott,Lonsdale,Shaw.
Quorn 0 Brigg Town 3(21/08/10)
Quorn made a miserable start to the new campaign with very little in the way of creation with the Brigg keeper having a very easy 90 minutes.
The visitors took the points with a first half opener from Philip Jackman and two second half goals from substitute Ryan Paczkowskia and Daniel Buttle.
Quorn Team. Nurse,Marriott,Hallows,White,Lyall,Gray,Darby,Robinson,Nurse,Turner,Purton. Subs. Arnold,Easson,Marshall.
PSF - Belper Town Reserves 0 Quorn Reserves 1(10/08/10)
Quorn were the better side for the first 45 minutes and could have been 2 or 3 goals ahead at the break but only had a well taken goal by Ben Easson to show for their efforts.
The 2nd half was a bit more even with chances created at both ends, the Home keeper having a fine match, not to be outdone Andy Simpson, showed excellent handling when called upon. Sam Buckingham was the pick of the Quorn side having a fine game in the centre of defence with young Ben Easson at the other end putting in a fine non stop performance.
Quorn Team. Simpson,L.Smith,Matharu,Buckingham,Chiavetta,Love,Moran,Richards,Goold,K.Smith,Easson. Subs.Johnson,Johnstone,Baker.
PSF - Quorn 0 Chasetown 0 (07/08/10)
Newly promoted Chasetown were the visitors in this latest pre-season encounter and the first 45 minutes were keenly fought with both sides creating chances, Quorn had the slightly better of these and on two occasions should have opened the scoring, Sam Wood also struck the woodwork with a well taken free kick.
The 2nd Period was less free flowing due to the usual steady stream of substitutions, A hotly disputed Penalty awarded to the visitors should have broken the deadlock but Matt Nurse guessed right and diving to his right parried to safety.
Quorn Team. Nurse,Wood,Hallows,Marriott,Lyall,Gray,Arnold,Robinson,Turner,Nurse,Purton. Subs. Darby,Marshall,Smith,Love,Easson,Simpson
PSF - Saffron Dynamo 4 Quorn Reserves 3(05/08/10)
Quorn's youngsters were soon up against it against a strong looking Home side and with 30 minutes gone had conceded 4 goals but despite the scoreline they persevered and but for a tremendous save by the home keeper and some wayward finishing may well have reduced the arrears.
With the pack reshuffled at the break, Quorn soon pulled a goal back with an excellent finish from Kyle Smith. Brett Darby had a lively 20 minute spell on his way back to fitness and his two pinpoint crosses saw Quorn reduce the deficit, young George Johnstone rose unchallenged to head powerfully home for the 2nd Goal, Ben Easson getting the vital touch to get the third. Darby and Smith made their returns from injury and made vital progress before being withdrawn as a precaution.
Quorn Team. Wright,Buckingham,Matharu,Saye,Goold,Johnson,Niemz,Calver,Muggleton,Richards,Easson. Subs.L.Smith,K.Smith,Johnstone,Baker,Darby.
PSF - Quorn 1 Tamworth 2 (03/08/10)
Gary Mills brought a strong squad of players to Farley Way for this lively encounter, the Conference side naturally having the lions share of posession but the visitors had to thank Denzill Hamilton for a superb double save from Kris Nurse and then Liam Turner to prevent them falling behind as half time approached.
Both sides made changes for the 2nd half, but it was Tamworth who made the breakthrough with two goals in quick succession from Neil Mackenzie and Aaron Farrell. Quorn respomded well and a superb move saw Turner reduce the arrears when Nurse laid the ball back from a cross by Rich Lonsdale. The hosts then had to endure a long spell of pressure that saw Andy Simpson pull off a string of fine saves. Quorn survived and came back stronger with efforts by Lonsdale, Nurse and Robinson all going close.
Quorn Team. Simpson,Wood,Purton,White,Lyall,Gray,Byrne,Robinson,Turner,Nurse,Marshall. Subs. Mattthews,Hallows,Lonsdale,Burton,Arnold,Easson,Wright
PSF - Quorn 5 Harborough Town 0 (29/07/10)
Quorn fielded a strong side as they continued their pre-season campaign and dominated procedings straight from the start, forcing a string of corners that saw the Harboro' side defend in numbers, Kris Nurse went close and a Ash Robinson strike was also wide of the mark. The home side continued to pressure the visiting defence but didn't make the break through until just before the break, when Nurse fired home following a neat move.
Quorn scored twice in the opening 5 minutes of the 2nd half, Robinson lashed home the 2nd before Kris Matthews guided Nurse's header over the line to add the 3rd to effectively seal the win. Further goals by Byrne, who sped clear before curling past the advancing keeper and Marriott completed the scoring with a vicious shot into the roof of the net despite being fouled from behind. Credit to Harborough who put up a determined reargaurd action but Quorn were well worth their victory.
Quorn Team. Nurse,Wood,Purton,Matthews,Lyall,Gray,Marriott,Robinson,Turner,Nurse,Marshall. Subs. Byrne,Hallows,Lonsdale,Simpson
PSF - Holwell Sports 4 Quorn 1 (27/07/10)
A very young Quorn team came unstuck against a very organised Holwell side who were good value for their 4-1 victory. Quorn looked disjointed from the off and to be only 3 nil down at the break was a flattering scoreline. The 2nd half was a bit more even but the "home" side still created the better of the chances, Nick Goold getting the consolation goal with Quorn's best move of the game.
Quorn Team. Wright,Buckingham,Matharu,Chiavetta,Collins,Hammond,Niemz,Weaver,Goold,Byrne,Easson. Subs. Richards,Johnson,Calver,Johnstone.
PSF - Quorn 3 Hinckley Utd 3 (24/07/10)
A disapointing first half performance saw Quorn concede two sloppy goals, the first a glaring defensive error gave Hinckley an easy finish, the 2nd saw poor marking allow the visitors to cross and the unmarked striker side footed past Matt Nurse to put the Knitters in the driving seat. Another attack by the visitiors saw the Quorn woodwork rattled. Quorn responded and pulled a goal back before the break, Kris Nurse converting a spot kick after Liam Turner was fouled in the box.
Quorn began the 2nd half showing much better and a sustained period of pressure resulted in a superb strike from Ash Robinson levelling the scores. The visitors struck the woodwork for a 2nd time before Tom Byrne weaved his way in the box and crossed for Nurse to rise and head in at the far post to put Quorn ahead. Both sides had spells of attacking pressure that could have yielded more goals as the game opened up, Nurse was denied his hat-trick by a superb reflex stop by the visiting keeper. Just before the end Hinckley forced a corner and from the resulting kick produced a far post header to level the scores.
Quorn Team. Nurse,Wood,Purton,White,Lyall,Gray,Byrne,Robinson,Turner,Nurse,Marshall. Subs. Wright,Matthews,Marriott,Lonsdale,Weaver.
PSF - Quorn 2 Ellistown 1 (20/07/10)
Quorn overcame a determined Ellistown side in a lively encounter with goals from Tom Weaver and Richard Lonsdale. Quorn had Kris Nurse available for the first time and he linked up well with Josh Thompson, whose pace caused early problems for the visitors. This combination set up the first goal that Weaver stroked home with the outside of his left foot from the edge of the box. Nurse beat the keeper after a fine through ball by Will Richards but his effort was cleared off the line. Rob Lyall led the Quorn back line and his header, under pressure, averted danger.
Quorn had chances to increase their lead but it was the visitors who rattled Andy Simpsons crossbar as half time approached. The 2nd period saw Quorn make yet more changes and a bit of momentum was lost with several new players still getting to know one another. Nurse broke clear but the Ellistown keeper thwarted the striker but minutes later he had no chance when Lonsdale broke and finished superbly with a rasping right foot drive. Ellistown did manage to reduce the arrears but it was Quorn who should have wrapped things up spurning several good chances after good approach play.
Quorn Team. Simpson,Marriott,White,Lyall,Hallows,Thompson,Richards,Weaver,Peryer,Nurse,Smith. Subs. Wright,Lonsdale,Johnstone,Goold,Baker,Niemz,Collins.
PSF - Quorn 0 Doncaster Rovers 0 (14/07/10)
Quorn hold Doncaster
Following on from Monday night's performance, Quorn again put up a terrific fight against League opposition, this time Doncaster Rovers were the visitors and despite conceding long spells of possesion, the hosts were unfortunate not to have a half time lead, True Matt Nurse was the busier of the two keepers but without being seriously tested. In contrast at the other end Neil Sullivan the former Scottish International had a quiet time but was forced to palm away Steve Purton's shot from distance. Quorn had two real clean cut chances to take the lead but both went a begging.
The 2nd half saw the customary steady stream of substitutions from both sides and the visitors looked to have strengthened thier team to step up the pace as Quorn tired but the Quorn back line held firm and as the game wore on Quorn had what looked like a good penalty appeal for handball turned down.
Nurse saved well on a couple of occasions from long range efforts but in the main had a fairly comfortable time with the back four putting in some sterling work to keep the visitors out. New signing Chrissie Gray worked tirelessly throughout but once again this was a fine team performance against illustrious opposition who fielded no fewer than 15 players from the first team squad.
Quorn Team. Nurse,Wood,Purton,Matthews,Lyall,Gray,Darby,Robinson,Turner,Byrne,Marshall. Subs. Thompson,Holmes,Hallows,Lonsdale,Marriott,Richards,Simpson,White,Smith.
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PSF - Quorn 0 Crewe Alexandra 4 (12/07/10)
Alex prove too strong
Quorn put up an excellent showing for the first 45 mins, and deservedly went to the break on level terms, Crewe were naturally always the classier of the two sides and although the home side defended in great numbers, it was far from being one sided and but for the experience of the visitors central defenders who both had fine games, Quorn's attacks may have been a little more fruitful.
Manager Dougie Keast rang the changes in the 2nd half, with Wednesday's game in mind and the visitors opened the scoring with an excellent finish giving Matt Nurse no chance, just five minutes after the break. Crewe then began to dominate but skipper Kris Matthews and new signing Rob Lyall remained solid in the heart of the defence.
Both sides made further substitutions with Crewe's Youngsters outshining their Quorn counterparts and as the game wore on, it became one sided but the visitors didn't manage a second goal until the 80th minute, by then Quorn had made no fewer than 9 changes . Late goals in the 87th and 89th minute took the gloss of a decent performance by Quorn and Manager Keast was more than happy with his side especially the first half showing.
With four new sigings bedding in nicely and 1 or 2 players still on holiday, Quorn look to have a better shape than most of last season and barring injuries should look to improve on the last campaign.
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In an entertaining small sided match, Sileby Stingrays narrowly overcame East Goscote Gunners before the main match and all the young players seemed to enjoy the occasion.
Quorn Team. Nurse,Wood,Purton,Matthews,Lyall,Gray,Darby,Robinson,Turner,Byrne,Marshall. Subs. Lonsdale,Thompson,Marriott,Smith,Easson,Richards,Hallows +2.
13/07/2010