Wolves Casuals

Ricketts working hard
together with wingbacks
Sam Causton
and Ryan Jones. Liam
Whittaker was in fine
form behind the home
defence pulling off
several saves as the
first half progressed.
The local community,
Darlaston and Walsall
supporters were well
entertained during the
game by some flowing
play from both sides.
Darlaston equalised four minutes into the second half through Romano
Graham with a crisp 18 yard finish giving the Walsall keeper no chance.
The home side continually made substitutions throughout the game on a
roll-on roll-off basis, but Darlaston grew in stature into the second half
creating more chances than the first with Romano Graham being put
clear after a clever reverse pass from fellow forward Leon Taylor but
could not get his shot off on time.
Walsall re-took
the lead in the
58th minute
following a well
worked move on
their left. The ball
finding the feet of
the onward
rushing Callum
Derry, who's
excellent control
allowed an effort
on goal which was
blocked by the
home keeper
Whittaker.
Walsall's No10
James Hardy powered a shot past the static Darlaston defence to put the
EFL side 2-1 up. Whittaker and his defence were stretched at times,
although Whittaker was nowhere near as busy as he was in the first half,
as the majority of play seemed to be in the midfield areas.
As the game drew to a close Darlaston were pressing for an
equaliser, which came 60 seconds from the final whistle. Leon
Taylor putting a powerful header over the line to bring the
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