Kirby Muxloe Reserves v Ellistown

An Adam Poxon 94th minute winner break Kirby's hearts and seal a vital 3 points for Ellistown who go into a tough run in fixtures in good shape.

This game will be remembered by a fine goalkeeping performance from Kirby's goalkeeper Luke Simms. Luke was excellent as he stopped everything Ellistown could throw at him. He was only beaten by 2 penalties and a superbly executed corner routine.

This lad will be playing higher grade football very soon. Remember the name.

As expected, Ellistown started the game on the front foot and credit to Kirby who are having a tough season they defended in numbers and tried to hit us on the break.

Nerves were settled on 5 mins when a push in the back in the box resulted in a penalty that Mitchell Williams slotted home.

KMR 0-1 EFC 5 mins

For reminder of the 1st half it was a case of Luke Simms keeping Kirby in the game and Ellistown ensuring they were switched on to the counter attack. At half time Mitch Williams should have had the match ball, instead it was still game on.

KMR 0-1 EFC HT

The 2nd half started as the 1st finished and Ellistown doubled the lead on 53 mins when a 2nd penalty was dispatched by Mitchell Williams.

KMR 0-2 EFC 53 mins

Ellistown then hit the self destruct button as a Alex Nye own goal on 55 min and Mitchell Dublin header on 60 mins brought Kirby back into it.

KMR 2-2 EFC 60 mins

Kirby were now on the attack as they sensed a 2nd win of the season and Ellistown had to dig in which they did well.

With 10 seconds to play, the goal that may keep Ellistown in the league came when a smart corner was played to Adam Poxon who was able slot the ball home past the un-sighted Kirby Goalkeeper.

KMR 2-3 EFC 94 mins.

The final whistle went and Ellistown had the vital 3pts and left the pitch knowing they had been in a game that proves this league is competitive.

Summary

Well done to both teams who gave everything and I would not be surprised if Kirby go on a winning run and upset a number of teams.

For Ellistown, we had the luck and are in good shape to take on the top 3