(10)0-1p, HT, (58)1-1Potter.

14 mins Dan McFarlane (CM), Lachlan Quirke to (RM) on for James Underwood.

38 mins James Underwood (RM) on for Lachlan Quirke.

55 mins Lachlan Quirke (RB) on Luke McGurn.

A three quarter size pitch stopped Leeds using the width for Keon and Lachlan/James and balls to Tom ran through to the keeper. That meant that midfield became a tackling battle with no time or space to pass or receive the ball. Lucas, Lachlan/Dan did well in there, so did Luke S, Ethan, Ayden, Luke Mc and Keon as the game started to resemble hand to hand combat. Time and space limited for Tom and Joe. After ten minutes the ref gave a penalty following a strong block tackle, the ball was played on and then the game stopped for attention to Rothwell’s player, when the player was able to resume the ref pointed to the spot just as the players were preparing for a drop ball. The penalty was played into the bottom corner giving Luke no chance and denying him a well earned clean sheet that his decisive performance deserved. Rothwell were able to keep the pressure on as Leeds City kept giving hard earned possession away, however gradually Leeds started to carve out their own opportunities and relieve the pressure, a couple of Tom shots just going narrowly wide.

Second half and now going down the slight slope with the wind, Leeds started slowly but then wound up the pressure by dominating possession and forcing Rothwell to the point where they couldn’t get out of their half. Tom got free inside the box and crossed along the line only for Lucas and Keon to arrive just too late to tap the ball in, Ethan had a ferocious free kick cleared off the line (awarded against a Rothwell defender who was fouled by Tom), Lucas was throwing long throws into the penalty area and firing in corners which caused mayhem, an Ayden header was cleared off the line, Keon had a shot hit the far post, Lachlan had a goal bound shot blocked in the six yard box and just when it seemed as though the goal would not arrive Lucas played a great through ball to Joe who was five yards off side, held off a challenge and beat the goalkeeper to place the ball into the empty net.

The ref also managed to block four Leeds City passes and another player running to receive a pass during the course of the game. I sit next to a bloke at the back of the East Stand who intermittently bellows "it's not about you ref" he would have been spot on today.

Although a disappointing result because there were enough chances to have won the game comfortably, the players should be praised for their tenacity throughout the game and keeping their heads and having the imagination and skill to keep creating chances as the clock ticked down. Man of the match for being calm under pressure to slot the late equaliser home - Joe.

Saturday - training at Bedquilts 10am to 12 noon.

Sunday - Garforth Villa away. Please arrive for 9.45am for a 10.30am kick off.

The team will be from : Luke Harrison, Luke McGurn, Luke Shillito, Ethan Mahmoudi, Ayden Ward, Lachlan Quirke, Lucas Hebditch, James Underwood, Keon Williams, Joe Potter, Tom Coxon, Dan McFarlane and Hasen Retha.

Directions :

Head for Swillington Miners Club, 9 Wakefield Road, Swillington, LS26 8DT. A6120 Ring Road through Seacroft - Crossgates - Colton and onto the A63 Selby Road, over the junction (46) with M1-A1 link. Turn right at next roundabout onto A642 Wakefield Road (probably sign posted for Swillington/Woodlesford/Oulton). When going through Swillington the miners club is on the left hand side. Go down the side of the club to the rear car park, continue on a track to a further car park and park there, the pitches will be in front of you.