1st Dec 2018 Mens 1st v Bowdon 2(Home) 2 - 3 loss
Whilst Ben Rhydding can deservedly be disappointed that Bowdon edged the win, they must be satisfied with their performance and the electric level of this game.
Rhydding were on the back foot at the start and conceded from a corner within the first five minutes. Rhydding then got their rhythm and had the upper hand but the Bowdon keeper made excellent saves to deny two good corner attempts. The game was end-to-end and Rhydding demonstrated a text book counter attack after a Bowdon corner broke down; 3 passes and a slide from Max Helme to score a fantastic goal.
Some impressive defending was called upon for Rhydding but a Bowdon corner found its way into the net to give them back the lead just before half time. Bowdon scored from a corner with just 5 minutes to go going 3-1 up, but Rhydding came back at them, with a corner reply from Myles Locke. It was too late and Bowdon took the win but this must have been one of the most impressive games in the league so far.