08-01-2015, 17:26
On a soggy night in Lancashire, Northn End hopes of a Wembley appearance in the JPT were all but extinguished thanks to two goals by visitors Walsall. Both were late Christmas gifts, firstly keeper Stuckmann under hit clearance led to a foul on the edge of the bow which Forde curled in past the static German, then in injury time Wiseman gave the ball straight to an unmarked Bradshaw who advanced on goal and slotted the ball through Stuckie's legs to give the Saddlers a two goal lead going into the second leg.
It had all looked so different in a very entertaining first half were it seemed to be O'Donell against North End, the Walsall keeper saved everything although have to say most of his saves were fairly straight forward except the one after 10 minutes when Beckford's header struck the keeper's foot.
North End played some excellent football in the first period but did not score, Walsall also played their part, Taylor hit a psot from a free kick whilst another effort went close.
The second half although not as entertaining but became a tactical battle which have to say Walsall shaded. Apart from a Gallagher free kick, North End created little, Dean Smith's team talk worked the oracle and Walsall were more on the front foot, an early cross scooted across the face of the goal whilst a shot from distance was narrowly wide. It looked a draw with a few minutes left but Walsall ensured that it was not with a little help from the home boys.
Finally a word about the referee thought he was excellent, took the conditions into account and did well.
Preston North End 0 Walsall 2 Att 8650
It had all looked so different in a very entertaining first half were it seemed to be O'Donell against North End, the Walsall keeper saved everything although have to say most of his saves were fairly straight forward except the one after 10 minutes when Beckford's header struck the keeper's foot.
North End played some excellent football in the first period but did not score, Walsall also played their part, Taylor hit a psot from a free kick whilst another effort went close.
The second half although not as entertaining but became a tactical battle which have to say Walsall shaded. Apart from a Gallagher free kick, North End created little, Dean Smith's team talk worked the oracle and Walsall were more on the front foot, an early cross scooted across the face of the goal whilst a shot from distance was narrowly wide. It looked a draw with a few minutes left but Walsall ensured that it was not with a little help from the home boys.
Finally a word about the referee thought he was excellent, took the conditions into account and did well.
Preston North End 0 Walsall 2 Att 8650
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