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BAA Win the Cup!

BAA Win the Cup!

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FTA Special - BAA come twice from behind to win a five goal thriller in the Hayes & District Sunday Football League Cup Final.

With the current league suspended and no football on tv. BAA took an idea from the BBC and put there own twist on it. The BBC have been showing classic games on TV and also following the game in real time with "live text" commentary. To mark the fifteen anniversary of a cup win, the BAA stars of yesterday had a night of reliving a classic cup final from 6th April 2005 with live commentary of the game. Below are some of the highlights from the evening.

For those joining us tonight thank you.

The teams are just lining up on the pitch now and we are mins away from kick off.

Words of support are coming in from our viewers joining in tonight....
Simon H: We can do it
Steve J: Come on lads
Ash B: Come on baa

We are under way here at the Middlesex stadium!

2mins
It's a nervous start from both teams. Lots of hard tackles, balls being won....bit also being given away here. Both team can play better

6mins
Saint Brendan's driving forward, it looks dangerous....great tackle from Troy burrows and Trevor bishop clears down the wing to snuff out any danger.

CHANCE!!
10mins
Saint Brendan's counter attack after BAA caught in possession (looked like Dan) baa can't get a challenge in. The Saint Brendan's striker blazes over from 12 yards. A let off for BAA and its a goal kick to BAA.

GOAL!!!!!
15 mins
Saint Brendan's take the lead!!
Can't say they don't deserve it. They have been the better team! Saint Brendan's striker curls into the top corner from the edge of the area....We could have an upset on our hands here.

More messages coming in....
Troy B: Bet that was Dan's fault again
Anthony W: Sounds amazing boys!!!
Troy B: Lol
Danny R: I think they went past the left back who got caught for pace
Anthony W: Blasts from the past with names like Darren Phillip's and Andy Joslin mentioned before the game.
Troy B: Oi I still young and quick in those days
Danny R: Lol

Getting a lot of messages coming from fans following the game. Will read some out.
Slim Anthony, says he's a former baa players. Asks if this was the cup final he regrets not going to as it had a nice burger van. No Anthony that was a different game.

OK a message from someone calling them self Mr league and cup winner. He says, loving the commentary, when is the good looking one coming off the bench. Sorry are u on about Simon or Dave?

OK back to the match.
Still 1-0 Saint Brendan's
Oh it's poor from BAA......a big hoof from Alan Watkins. Whole season he's full of tricks, come cup final there's no show boating....just hoof it up....

Free kick to baa. Long ball up by Watkins.....Mark challenges in the air. Saint Brendan's clear and it's a BAA throw. Mark...good bit of skill....puts George thru....argh...good challenge by the Brendan's defender. This is better from baa

20mins
Baa have lost the ball on the right, naughty from Mik and Alan....they could be punished here.....it's a counter attack by Saint Brendan's.....Steve Jones closing the man down on the ball......cross comes in.....Brendan's player waiting in the box.....great sliding tackle by Troy burrows who puts it out for a corner.

Troy B: How didn't I get man of the match?
Jason R: This game was 15 years ago and u still looked knackered before kick off
Troy B: Looks are deceiving

25mins
Cross into the box by Saint Brendan's. Easy claim by the BAA keeper.

Good bit of skill by George.....beats two players before losing the ball thou...

28mins
Another chance for Saint Brendan's but it's straight at the keeper!

30mins
Couple of good tackles, first Steve Jones and then Danny Theobold as they stop another Saint Brendan's attack

Oh hang on....counter attack baa....
Looks promising........Ash to Mark....
GOAL!!!!!!!
1-1

Ash B: .......(applauds)

MARK MCCORMICK!! The captain has grabbed his team by the scruff of the neck and pulled them out of the doldrums and back into the game!
What a piece of skill. What a first touch and the coolness as he slots it home

Troy B: Let's not get carried away
Ash B: Don't forget the cross though!!

This is anyone's game...it's so open! But would expect BAA to dominate now after winning the previous two meetings.....wouldn't you...?

35mins
Saint Brendans....this looks dangerous.....there left winger has beaten a couple of players....Cross into the box with pace.....diving header by Troy Burrows clears the danger.

Troy B: Yes Troy!

A salmon rising out of water he ain't. A walrus on the beach maybe....but he cleared it!

39mins
Oh this is good....a bit of football being played here....Trev to Dan.....to Mik...

CHANCE
George Gordon!!!!.... but he blazes over. Expect better from the hit-man.
We are approaching half time here

CHANCE!
41mins
Saint Brendan's striker has worked his way into the box....into the six yard box....the keeper is committed and slides down.....
What a tackle Steve Jones! From no where! He wins the ball cleanly

Troy B: Yes Steve!

It's a real battle in midfield
Long range effort for Saint Brendan's....not troubling the keeper. But its all Saint Brendan's again here....
Saint Brendan's cross into the box.....BAA have numbers back....cleared by Danny Ritchie with a fine header.

Troy B: Stop it he was never in our box
Troy B: Was he lost???
Danny R: Wanted to be closer to the changing room for half time

CHANCE
43mins
Saint Brendan's striker blasts a shot in the box but the keeper parries and collects at second attempt.

One last push from Saint Brendan's as the Ref checks his watch

GOAL!!!!
44mins
2-1 Saint Brendans!!
It's a well worked goal
Cross from BAA right into the box...Steve running back with a man.... Trevor coming in with another player. Cross passes Steve and his player....Saint Brendan's striker toe pokes in to the corner. BAA look dejected

More messages coming in from the fans
Danny R: That was Troy's man
Troy B: Oi I was covering three of them

45mins +2
There's the half time whistle and the Saint Brendan's supporters are celebrating

Time to check out the match program, grab a tea and a burger!

Some of you lucky fans managed to grab a photo with your favorite BAA superstar!

OK half time quiz.....can you name the cup final player.....

Here's a clue.....not Trevor....the other one

Troy B: I was waiting for Michael
Troy B: Was that me?
Jason R: It wouldn't be anyone else
Troy B: I already run 10k by that point
Jason R: Never understood why the burger van was so far away.

Second Half
Back to the action.....Troy is getting an ear full from Steve Jones for being out of position...
BAA win a corner.....good clearance by the Saint Brendan's defender

Danny R: It was troy wondering how his player had got past him

Substitution
50mins
Trev Bishop has put a shift in on the left wing, he comes off and is replaced by Rob Galway......damn his hair looks good.

Ash Bany: BAA pin up boy

Plenty of running from Ash and George up front for BAA, but
not get the chances they normally would. Saint Brendan's are playing excellent it has to be said. A much harder challenge then BAA would have been expecting after BAA won the two league matches so far between the two teams., 5-3 and 3-1.

Danny R: They are plaingy well

CHANCE!
56mins
......ah wasted by Saint Brendans. Danny Ritchie loses the ball in the centre of midfield. Counter attack comes to nothing with a soft shot rolling into the arms of Jason in the BAA goal.

CHANCE??
Will he scored.......Ash is thru one on one with the keeper...keeper saves with his legs....and then clears the ball while still on the floor. It was a great chance for BAA to draw level.
60mins
Substitution....Dave Pilkington is on

Troy B: Yes Dave

CHANCE
66mins
Ash!!.... Just the defender to beat...keeper quickly off his line and clears

CHANCE
69mins
GOAL.....surely.....Ash to Danny Ritchie.....Danny beats the keeper and the shot rolls across the face of the goal.....but there's no one to tap in......still 2-1 Saint Brendans....what a chance that was for BAA.
It's all baa at the moment.
Remember send in your messages using the hashtag #mightysheep

CHANCE!

72mins
BAA hit the side netting!

CHANCE!
Another chance...side netting again! BAA are getting closer.
Baa really on top now

GOAL!!!!!
74mins
2-2!!!

Troy B: Get it there
Ash B:(applauds)

The fans are going wild at the Middlesex Stadium!!
Shot from the BAA right.... saved by the Saint Brendans keeper ....George at the back post....George has run too far and loses his footing.....wait.....WAIT!...Dave Pilk...bang!!!.....PILKINGTON!!!!!
Get in there....smashes it into the net! Game on!!

CHANCES!
79MINS
It's like tin can alley....Dan with a shot....blocked....Mark shoots from the rebound...blocked....Dan again....Saint Brendans clear it finally.
This match looks to be going one way. The BAA way!

Saint Brendans are on the back foot and look tired

85min
Troy is down injured.....Jason throws the ball out. It appears just to be cramp.....5mins to go and extra time is coming and possibly penalties.
Troy is back up and Saint Brendans give the ball back to BAA.

86mins
This looks promising....Dan Ritchie....he's thru here.......the angle is tight.....
GOAL!!!!!!
3-2 to BAA!!!

Troy B: Yes Dan
Ash B: (applauds)

BAA are celebrating....the players are jumping on Mr Ritchie!!

87mins
Last three mins, can BAA hold on or do Saint Brendans have one last effort to take it to extra time.

Troy B: Come on boys hold on

88mins
Saint Brendan's are desperate, going long every time...Substitution...Simon Howard is coming on for BAA. Looking to shore it up last few

Troy B: Yes Simon

There are shouts from the fans..."come on reds"....trying to will the mighty red hoops of BAA to the finish line

CHANCE...
89mins
Dan Ritchie races thru....brushes off the challenge...he could finish it here.....but can't get the power behind his shot

Troy B: Too tied he has been on nearly the whole game
Steve J: I'm knackered
Jason R: Keep going Steve. Not long now
Ash B: How long Ref????

Last minute....rare attack by Saint Brendan's....BAA put out for a throw in.
Saint Brendan's take the throw....

SO CLOSE!
90mins
Saint Brendan's hit the post! So close
When Ur lucks in....it's in! The shot hits the far post.....rolls along the goal line for Jason to pick up.

Troy B: Yes Jason

Not long left Troy

Troy B: Thank fuck I'm knackered
Ash B: lol
Jason R: Come on Ref for fucksake
Ash B: Ref blow up

93mins
There it is! Final whistle
BAA win!!

Troy B: Yes boys !!!!
Ash B: (applauds)
Ash B: Get in there
Ash Bany: ??????

Players are lining up for there medals.....Steve is getting the Champaign out.....Troy is getting Oxygen

Thank you to those who joined in.

Troy B: Superb
Troy B: Thanks you
Ash B: Thanks Jason
Ash B: Brilliant
Ash B: Brought back some memories
Mark M: That was superb Jase, great work mate. Great performance boys....stood up to be counted there
Mark M: After their first goal I think. Was already sick of his half hearted “tackles”
Danny R: Yeah we did well took. We took a while to get going but st brendans played out of their skins
Jason R: I can still hear Amarillo!
Ash B: Oh yeah I remember that
Steve J: Nice one Jason

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