Scarborough Athletic 2-2 Lincoln Moorlands Railway

Scarborough Athletic FC's opening day hoodoo continued into a fourth season. The Seadogs have never won an opening day fixture and will now have to wait yet another 12 months for a fifth bite of that particular cherry.



Looking on the bright side though, the 2-2 draw does equal Boro's best ever start to a campaign!   


The game started off brightly enough when Scott Phillips found the net with a 5th minute penalty (the quickest goal in the NCEL 2010/11 season!)

But Boro soon lost their way against a physical and robust Lincoln Moorlands Railway. The Railwaymen's front line were quick, skillful and very dangerous. Boro keeper Tom Woodhead had to make a host of fine saves but, inevitably, his lines were breached twice before half-time.

The second-half was much better from a Seadog point of view and they did show a bit more passion. Boro created several chances to draw level but just did not have their finishing boots on. Meanwhile Woodhead was still being called on to keep LMR's danger men at bay.

Boro did eventually nick an equaliser in the dying minutes when Scott Phillips notched his 2nd goal from close range.

There was a controversal ending to the match when a almighty scuffle took place in the LMR penalty area as a corner was being defended. Elbows everywhere and a big kerfuffle ended in both teams being reduced to 10 men for the final few seconds of the match.  

It was watched by a good vocal crowd (many resplendant in replica kit) who kept on going throughout the match.

 

 Full match report here BORO 2 LINCOLN MOORLANDS RAILWAY 2