Report from George Clandon

Burscough Richmond 2 Turton FC 2

Richmond at this phase in the season can't seem to buy a win...
Having come from 1-0 down, then to take a 2.1 advantage all the way to the 92nd minute, and then concede at the death, was demoralising to say the least.

And the team -desperately short of a win - will feel devastated at yet another drawn home game, but every credit to Turton who never gave up seeking at least a point from this match.

The home side kicked the match off on a cool but sunny day at Richmond Park, and it was the visitors that looked the more energetic in the first few minutes.

That energy was converted into the opening goal when Kieran Sissons collected the ball in space on the left side of the penalty area saw Richmond keeper Mike Lowe a little forward of his line, then lobbed the ball over him to take an early lead that the home side really didn't need.

It took Richmond till around the thirty minute mark to recover and equalise; striker Jordan Lorde along with fellow striker Mark Bailey instrumental in the build up to the goal, Bailey exceptional with setting up midfielder Jack Golding who couldn't miss from inside the six yard box, smashing the ball past Matt. Hamnet in the Turton goal.

A corner by Jack Golding had the watching Turton defender's breathing a sigh of relief as centre back Ash Disley’s brutal header just cleared the crossbar, Turton went close the other end minutes later.

A notable save around the 40 minute mark by the Richmond keeper Mike Lowe is well worth a mention, a fantastic shot by Turton striker Lowe making him dive full length and get a strong hand on the ball to palm to safety, a brilliant save at that stage of the game so close to half time.

After half time Richmond went close from a Lee Morton free kick, the wing back finding the head of Mark Bailey, the striker in despair when he sees his header go the wrong side of the post for a goal kick.

Richmond took the lead on 55 minutes, the second goal by Jack Golding who took his goal very well, the build up play by Lee Morton and substitute midfielder Tom Corrigan good to watch in setting up the man of the match.

This was the introduction of the Turton fight back, the visitor's creating the opening that would give them at least a point their play deserved that came in 90+2 minutes, a demoralising time for the home side, supplied by striker Ally Dickson.

Richmond had really tried so hard to create a win they desperately needed, losing central defender Anthony Murt to injury, not helping.

Manager Mike Clandon and his management team obviously disappointed, but his side gave all they had, considering the absentees.

It's been a fine line for the Burscough side in converting draws into wins; a couple of players could make all the difference in helping consolidate the side’s position in the league.

End to end football, good to watch, well played both teams.