Avro rounded off the perfect week with an away victory at Kidsgrove Athletic this afternoon thanks to a second half strike from Kyle Hawley. A 3-1 victory against Clitheroe was followed by a convincing 6-1 victory against FC Oslo midweek. The Ro headed into this game hoping to continue this positive form and they did just that, it was a perfect performance all round to seal another 3 points.
Avro were forced into an early change in the 5th minute when Dom Smalley pulled up with an injury. He was unable to continue and was replaced by Kane Wallwork. After recently returning from injury, it’s another disappointing setback for Dom. We’re wishing him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the pitch soon.
It was a rather uneventful first 20 minutes with the hosts having the only opportunity of the game. Leading scorer for Kidsgrove, Kingsley Adu-Gyamfi, turned well at the edge of the box and managed to get a shot away on goal but this didn’t trouble Shenton in the Avro goal.
Avro grew into the game well and found themselves dominating possession and creating chances after this. Kyle Hawley was the first to test Harrison in the Kidsgrove net as his shot forced a smart save. Jack Morrow was next to have an opportunity goal-bound, but he saw his attempt on goal well over.
Just before half time, Kyle Hawley had a great chance at putting Avro ahead but it was Harrison once again to deny the Avro Number 9. He brought the ball down well and turned towards goal but he saw his resulting shot saved at the near post. The Ro headed into the break level but could be confident about how they’ve played.
Avro wasted no time in the second half in continuing their attacking threat and this was rewarded in the 51st minute when Avro found themselves ahead. A great ball forward by Kane Wallwork was brought down well by Kyle Hawley. He turned well to get past the Kidsgrove defender and saw his shot head straight for the bottom left corner. It rounded off a great week for Kyle, who netted a hat-trick midweek against FC Oslo.
With 20 minutes left to play, Avro almost had 2. This time it was as a result of a defensive mistake. A header back towards goal saw a heavy touch from Harrison and this almost found its way into the net but Harrison worked well to clear the initial mistake.
For the last 20 minutes, Avro defended well and prevented Kidsgrove from having any clear opportunities on goal. As has been the theme this season, a strong defensive display has set the theme for Avro who are always confident in holding onto a lead when they go ahead.
Next up for Avro, it’s an early journey to Oslo tomorrow morning as we prepare for the second leg of our Fenix Trophy clash with FC Oslo. Avro know that all they have to do is defend a 5 goal advantage to book their place in the semi-finals in May.
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