[themaclad]

Lancaster strolled to an easy 4-1 over play off non too hopefuls Mossley in what in the end was a very one sided contest. On a sunny afternoon at the Giant Axe the home faithful in a gate of 226, saw the visitors dominate the early stages, they had chances to score by the final pass which got worse as the game went on.
There was plenty of honest endeavour from both sides, not a lot of good football, plenty of shouting and lots of swearing. Passes went astray as both sides struggled to raise the game above the apathy level of the crowd. City took the lead when Bailey's shot was deflected by a Mossley defender past the hapless keeper. It was two shortly before half time when Taylor's tame close range effort was majestically fumbled by the visitors keeper.
The second half was probably worse than the first however City's third which wrapped up the points 15 minutes from time was not in keeping with the rest of the game. A fine team move split the defence apart and Poole ran on to end the move with a crisp finish. It was soon to be four as Mossley disintegrated when Winder scored from close range.
Only disappointment was a late penalty following handball by Marshall, Michael Fish scored(not the weather man)
Doubt whether the Axe will see me again but possible non league play off action may keep this thread going longer this season.


Lancaster City 4 Mossley 1 Att 226