Anglian Combination League

Premier Division

Monday 14th August 2023

Kick Off 18.30 On Time!

Norwich C.E.Y.M.S. 1 Gorleston Reserves 1, attendance 48

12’ 1-0

81’ 1-1

@ Hilltops Sports Ground (Training Pitch)

Main Road (B1113)

Swardeston

NR14 8DS

No Admission or Programme.

C.E.Y.M.S. had finished fourth in the league table last season, whilst Gorleston Reserves are newly promoted, having finished as Division 1 runners up. It turned out to be a really decent game, that could have gone either way. C.E.Y.M.S. took an early lead when a break down the right was pulled back for a side footed finish. Gorleston levelled nine minutes from time, when following a blocked shot on the edge of the box, the striker switched from left to right foot before hammering his shot past the ‘keeper into the bottom corner.

Due to sharing with the local cricket club, the main pitch (to the left of the square) nor the alternate second pitch (to the right) are used during early season games, so this was played on the furthest of two pitches that are in the field away to the left, through the hedge that runs behind the main ground. Spectator access is limited to the near side, with the other three hemmed in by hedges. At least it is roped on this side and there are were also a pair of portable dugouts.