Jack-in-a-Box 2-1 Sheffield Six’s
Jack’s Come From Behind To Win In Cup Final
Sheffield Six’s took the lead in the game with an incredible effort from Brad Nicholson however Jack-in-a-Box netted two goals in two minutes to win the tie.
Jack-in-a-Box almost took the lead in the opening minutes. Jason Slew switched the ball towards the back stick to Jordan Livett. Livett brought the ball down perfectly however he saw his close range shot saved well by the extended arm of Jack Selby.
Moments later, Six’s were inches away from taking the lead. A long throw from Brad Nicholson was nodded towards goal by Harrison but his attempt flashed past the post.
Six’s opened the scoring in the twenty-second minute in spectacular fashion. Brad Nicholson lobbed the keeper from around halfway. The keeper managed to get a hand to it however the ball still landed in the back of the net.
Ten minutes later, the team in red almost doubled their lead. A corner from Six’s was headed away by David Gelsthorpe. Whilst the ball was still bouncing, Joe Elms unleashed a thunderous effort towards goal however his incredible shot was matched by Richard Spinks who managed to tip it wide.
Jordan Livett was close to levelling the match in the thirty-seventh minute. Harry Webster-Dunkerley ran down the left before coming back on himself to cross into the centre for Livett who produced a fine over-head kick which went just over the bar.
On the stroke of half-time, Jack Selby produced two superb saves to deny Jack-in-a-Box. Kieran Hopkinson found himself in acres of space so he took aim and rifled a shot towards goal from thirty yards out. The effort cannoned off the underside of the bar, bounced down, and was cleared out by Elms. The ball landed to Jamie Hopkins who fired goalwards from the edge of the area but Selby dove down and parried the shot into the path of Connor Rippon who dinked the ball in for Livett who saw his volley saved by the feet of Jack Selby.
HT: Jack-in-a-Box 0-1 Sheffield Six’s
Jack-in-a-box had a very good chance to get back on equal terms five minutes after the restart. Daniel Jenkinson headed Hopkins ball across the face of goal and narrowly wide of the post.
Several minutes later, Luke May pumped in a deep cross into the box which was knocked down by Eddie Parker for Liam Davies who saw his tame volley caught by Spinks.
Jack-in-a-box surprised their opponents by netting two goals in two minutes. Hopkinson saw his free-kick deflect in between the wall and through to Jordan Livett who kept his calm and stroked the ball past the keeper.
A couple of minutes later, Jamie Hopkins powered Webster-Dunkerleys corner past the keeper to put the Jacks into the lead in the final.
Six’s were looking for that all and important equaliser and were denied it with fifteen minutes to go. Luke Clarke’s free-kick was redirected towards goal by Atkinson but unfortunately for the captain, he saw his header palmed away from danger by Spinks.
Jack-in-a-box could have extended their lead but failed to due to the Six’s keeper. Easton was sent through on goal via an over the top through ball. Easton attempted to dink it over the keeper but Jack Selby raced out and blocked the chance. He then rushed back to his line to save Williamson’s rebounded effort.
On the stroke of full-time, Williamson almost confirmed that the trophy would be theirs. Williamson took the ball off of Atkinson and rifled a shot towards the bottom left. The ball seemed to be heading in until Selby scampered across his goal to parry the shot wide of the target.
Jack-in-a-box held on until the final whistle to claim that Meadowhall Sunday League Cup would be theirs for this year. Commiseration’s to Sheffield Six’s Men’s Team who put up a brilliant fight and were unlucky to lose.
Hopefully us under 18s will get there one day…
Attendance: 941
Goals: Livett (62’), Hopkins (64’); Nicholson (22’)
JIABFC: Richard Spinks, Samuel Pickstone, Connor Rippon, Kieran Hopkinson, James Parkin, David Gelstone, Jason Slew, Harry Webster-Dunkerley, Jordan Livett, Jamie Hopkins, Daniel Jenkinson
Subs: Jonathan Granville, Levi Richmond, Aaron Williamson, Jamie Harrison, Aaron Easton
SSFC: Jack Selby, Joe Elms, Luke May, Tommy Davies, Sam Atkinson, Brad Nicholson, Liam Davies, Matt Coyle, Danny Barnsley, Tom Harrison, Harry Buxton
Subs: Arron Lamb, Eddie Parker, Brad Howe, Luke Clarke, John Wood
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