Danny’s killer blow to Ilkeston

Ilkeston Utd 0
FC United 1

By Mic Capill

Non-League Paper

Sunday, April 19, 2009

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A last minute goal from substitute Danny Williams kept alive United's hopes of a play-off place in a game both sides desperately needed to win.

The first half was a nervous affair with chances few and far between.

A misplaced pass by Danny Sleath was picked up by Carlos Rocca, who made a fine run into the Ilkeston box before seeing his cross blocked by Simon Weaver.

From the resulting corner, the ball found its way to Tunji Moses whose fine volley from 25 yards was tipped round the [post by goalkeeper Chris Adamson.

At the other end, an inswinging corner from Ben Pringle almost caught out goalkeeper Sam Ashton who just managed to punch the ball off the line.

The dangerous Roca again threatened but saw his mishit shot easily held by Adamson.

On 38 minutes, Sam Duncum ran clear after intercepting a loose United pass but lost control and the chance was gone.

United pressed after the break without seriously testing Adamson who dealt with a cross from Adam Tong and a bouncing shot from Moses.

The Robins had a great chance take the lead when a weak clearance from Ashton was picked up by substitute Tom Cahill who forced his way clear before firing straight at Ashton.

Ilkeston looked dangerous in the latter stages, with Cahill beating Ashton to a long ball but, without an angle, his shot was easily scrambled away.

Substitute Jon Douglas saw his shot well held by Ashton, but the killer goal came in the last minute when Williams’ low strike entered the net off the inside of a post.

Star man: Carlos Rocca (United)