On a chilly and wet morning we welcomed Gresley to Malcolm Arnold Academy

Quarter 1

Rushden started very quick and were passing the ball around and creating great chances, the deadlock was finally broken in the 8th Minute when Lewis Brooks followed in a rebound, more chances followed and 2 more goals were added by Josh Kilsby and Pharrell Blyde

Rushden & Diamonds 3 Gresley 0

Quarter 2

Conditions were proving very difficult for both sides and this quarter was more even, Rushden added 1 more goal from Corey Williams.

Rushden & Diamonds 4 Gresley 0

Quarter 3

Rushden started to dominate the game at this stage and added 2 more goals from Corey Wiliams and Pharrell Blyde, Credit to the Gresley keeper in this quarter who pulled off some fine saves.

Rushden & Diamonds 6 Gresley 0

Quarter 4

The game seemed to go flat in the last quarter, with the temp dropping, Gresley pulled a goal back which they deserved as they never stopped competing through out the match, Rushden finished stronger and added 2 more goals, 1 for Corey Williams to complete his hatrick and 1 for Carter Oakes.

Rushden & Diamonds 8 Gresley 1

Thanks to Grelsey for competing well after being delayed on their journey due to an accident on the M1, all the best for the rest of the season and we look forward to visiting you in 2020.