Inglewood Too Good For Forrestfield

On a bitterly cold July night at Hartfield Park, was host the National Premier League WA match between Forrestfield United and Inglewood United. I hadn't been to Hartfield Park for quite some time, also due to my travel and other commitments I haven't been able to get down to see many games; so, this was a great opportunity to get out and see some night football. 

But it was the experience and skills of the visitors from Inglewood who were just too good for the hosts in this highly energised and intense match.

Inglewood opened the account with a neat finish in the 13^th minute after some shaky Forrestfield defending allowed the visitors the opportunity via a through ball.

However, Forrestfield remained resilient and toiled away and it paid off with an equaliser 10 minutes later via a penalty. It was at half time all square with the hosts feeling very confident of grinding out a result.

The second half resumed, and Forrestfield looked to tire which on the 60^th minute mark allowed Inglewood to pound on some wayward defending to give the visitors the lead once again.

Forrestfield huffed and puffed but it was to no avail as they were pressing high to find an equaliser. Their best chance was in the 85^th minute from a powerful strike that was brilliantly saved by the Inglewood keeper.

Match finished 2-1 in favour of Inglewood giving their manager Andy Keogh a much earned 3 points.

As it was freezing, and I was still recovering from a horrible bout of a flu, I did have a few beverages. Carlton Draught was 8 dollars and a coke were 2.50. Chips with gravy were 5 dollars and they were fantastic on a night like this with a forrie burger going down well at 8 dollars too.

Was a great night down at Forrestfield, albeit freezing conditions but was excellent with a decent crowd getting behind both teams.