PARK View keeper Kelvin Emmett had one of those games he won't forget in a long time.
For the shot-stopper gifted Ighten Leigh a goal, produced a string of fantastic saves and ended up by getting his feet wet!
It was an action packed game for the champions' number one whose routine clearance went horribly wrong and gifted Dwane Knappett the chance to role the ball into an unguarded goal.
But from then on it all got better for Emmett apart from having to jump in to a stream to retrieve the ball.
Park View looked decidedly shaky in the opening exchanges. Emmett was forced into an early save from Knappett before the keeper's clanger gifted the midfield schemer the opening goal.
If anything the blunder seemed to wake the champions up and Paul Ellis and Mick Duxbury combined to release Allen who scored at the second attempt after Tex McGinty saved his initial shot.
The second half was all about Emmett. For while Park View grabbed the goals to seal the win, the keeper turned in a man of the match performance.
He produced a great block to keep out Howes firm strike after good work by Knappett then produced a stunning one-handed save to deny Gavin Creary a memorable goal after a surging run.
With their keeper in unbeatable form, Park View's full backs were encouraged to push forward and it was right back Duxbury who set up the second goal. His deep cross was headed back into the path of Cheetham by Paul Doney who scored from close range.
Park View earned themselves some breathing space eight minutes later when the tireless Doney fired home from inside the area.
Emmett made two more fine saves before Howes scored with a crisp drive at the far post to set up a nervy final 25 minutes for Park View.BURNLEY SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Park View 3 Ighten Leigh 2 Ratings Park View HKelvin Emmett (keeper) At fault for first goal but made up for it with a string of fine saves...8
Mick Duxbury (right back) Always willing to get forward and run and cross lead to second goal...7
Grant Bickerstaff (left back) Stuck to his defensive duties and hardly put a foot wrong...7
Paul Dugdale(centre back) Cool and confident on the ball. Made some purposeful breaks out of defence...7
Mark Allen (centre back) Another who liked to put his foot on the ball and popped up for equaliser...7
Paul Doney (right midfield) Good performance once he managed to stay on his feet! Scored third goal...7
Craig Salmon (left midfield) Used the ball well but went off in the second half...6
Paul Ellis (centre midfield) Worked hard in the middle of the park. Very effective...7
Craig Large (centre midfield) Another who worked hard when Ighten Leigh were getting on top...7
Lee Cheetham (striker) Full of running and liked to drift out wide. Scored second goal...7
Kelvin Stacey (striker) Linked up well with Cheetham and came close to scoring a few times...7
Subs
Jon Waldron (midfield) Looked comfortable when he came on but shooting was a bit wayward...6 Ighten Leigh Tex McGinty (keeper) Made some decent saves and had no chance with goals...6
Christian Helm (right back) Got as much hassle off his team-mates as he did the opposition! Tried hard...6
Jamie Brown (left back) Liked to get forward and did so as the game went on...7
HKirk Marsden (centre back) Excellent display. Very solid and fully committed...8
Kieron Toye (centre back) Made some important covering tackles...6
Gavin Creary (right midfield) Flitted in and out of the game. Looked good when he was on the ball...6
Damien Harrison (left midfield) Talented and quick but should have scored late on...7
Dwane Knappett (centre midfield) Midfielder schemer. Loved to pick the ball up late and run at defenders. Scored first goal...8
Alan Harrison (centre midfield) Good all-round game. Tough in the tackle and great passing abililty...7
Lee Howes (striker) Got the goal his all action display deserved. Held the ball up well and was a real handful...8
Scott Gifford (striker) Saw plenty of the ball but didn't really do much with it...6 PARK VIEW (4-4-2) Manager: John Cheetham
Goals: M Allen (35), L Cheetham (49), P Doney (57)
Booked: P Dugdale (75)
Subs: J Waldron for C Salmon (60) M Pilling (not used) IGHTEN LEIGH (4-4-2) Manager: Kirk Marsden
Goals: D Knappett (24), L Howes (65)
Booked: --
Subs: -- REFEREE: DENNIS ORR
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article