The Star lads produced a vintage second half performance as they came from 2-0 down to run out 6-3 winners in this entertaining local derby.
The match got off to a dreadful start for Star as they were two down after 15 minutes, a deflected effort which wrong footed Gladstone and a stunning long range effort which flew into the net. Star tried to get back into the game. Bell, Everest, Spence, Jackson and Mosley all having efforts at goal with no reward.
With the half coming to an end Star did pull a goal back. A lovely pass was collected by Matty Spence who fired a lovely shot across goal from a tight angle and into the corner of the net.
The second half, Star were a completely different side producing football Barcelona would have been proud of, and it wasn’t long before they were level, Rich Hill striking the ball home from six yards.
Star then took a foothold on the game as Rich Hill completed his hat-trick including a lovely header as he rose to meet a lovely Nathan bell corner sending it into the net.
The game was then interrupted for a few moments as a dog ran out onto the pitch but goalie Cliff managed to get the little fella off the pitch to safety.
There was no stopping Star now as they scored another couple gaols. Andy Batty fired a ball in and it ended up at Carl Endeacott’s feet who stroked the ball home and then Chris Skelton scored the best goal of the game. He collected the ball 30 yards out, controlled it before firing a thunderbolt into the top corner of the net for an unbelievable strike.
The Star subs, Cheesy, Greg Ezard and Rob Foley came on for Mikey Wilmott, Danny Everest and Matty Spence to look for further goals, but that was the end of the scoring for Star.
There was still time though for Driff FC 3rds to get another goal with another well struck effort giving the goalie no chance.
So an excellent result for Driffield Star which gives them a great chance of finishing runners up in the division.
Well done to both sides for producing an entertaining game of football.
Man of the match this week goes to Lee Jackson for another rock solid display in defence.
Thankyou to Rich and Lisa at the Star Inn for aftermatch food and thanks to Mrs Catherine Jackson of Belle Hair and Beauty, our match ball sponsor.