Magnificent injury time Hunter strike gains cup win

[Barrow Lad]

Barrow: Hurst, Flynn, Hessey, Pearson, Aldred, Baker, Harvey, Hunter, Boyes, Jackson, Almond
90+4: Rutherford replaced Almond

GOAL: Hunter (90+2)

Booked: Pearson (60, foul on Brooksby), Boyes (90+1)

Guiseley: Drench, Holdsworth, Meynell, Rea, Ellis, Bower, Brooksby, D Boshell, Holsgrove, Walshaw, Rothery
75: N.Boshell replaced Holsgrove
85: Wilson replaced Walshaw

Booked: Ellis (90, foul on Almond)

A good crowd of 1,372 ensured the usual floodlit cup atmosphere as Barrow kicked off towards the Holker Street end. In the 5th minute, a Almond run down the left led to a Baker strike from the edge of the penalty area which tested Steve Drench. In the 18th minute Louis Almond struck from long range but straight at the keeper.

There were no more real chances for the remainder of the half but Guiseley were becoming more comfortable in possession and Barrow more disjointed.

In the second half the visitors started to gain the upper hand, Holsgrove heading wide from a Holdsworth free kick eight minutes in.

As the hour approached, a foul by Pearson on Brooksby led to handbags as Barrow’s No.5 was booked after play (and the referee) had moved on. Previous Guiseley fouls had only resulted in a series of warnings.

Guiseley kept their momentum and in the 65th minute Drench’s long ball to Walshaw gave him only Hurst to beat, but luckily for Barrow he shot wide of the right post.

The game then degenerated into a scrappy affair, but Barrow almost fell victim to a Brooksby corner in the 87th minute, Meynell heading onto the crossbar.

This near escape appear to galvanise Barrow, Almond being fouled near the edge of the penalty area as the 90 minutes approached.

However, with two minutes of injury time on the clock, no-one could foresee Garry Hunter’s match winning super strike. Launched like a rocket from 20 yards on the right to the far top corner of the goal, it left the visitors stunned and Barrow elated. It had the same impact as Jason Walker’s injury time power shot against Eastleigh in the same cup three years ago!

Guiseley tried to rescue the match in the fifth minute of time added but Ellis’s long range strike was saved by Hurst. Victory was Barrow’s and Hunter’s shot will live in the memory for a long time.

[BERSATUBOY]

Well played all against a poor Referee and a {Sweafilter] bunch of Yorkshire cheats. Come to this League next season and they may need a very large squad because a lot will get suspended.
The lads did a good job all round and Hunter played well as he did in the first match. Back 4 solid [well almost] but Guiseley's big handed full of a number 9 never got a sniff this time around. Both wingers were well shackled. Boyes ran his socks off. We really do need a played who can do this lad justice.
For a change I ended up with a sore throat. All in a good cause.
Bring on Macclesfield I say :flag: :flag:

[HenneysKnee]

Was it just me or was Drench's early save a heck of a good one? Sure he set off to go the other way then the shot was deflected and he had to turn back

[blue gem]

Dont post much on here! Well done the lads tonight they deserved it! Wish people would turn out more for league matches! Know its expensive for some people but im sure some could turn up more!
Well done to all the lads and lasses who travel away.....i used to for a few years! Bring on Macclesfield!

[snortypig]

Was it just me or was Drench's early save a heck of a good one? Sure he set off to go the other way then the shot was deflected and he had to turn back

Correct.

One hell of a relex to get to the deflection

[Jim]

Was it just me or was Drench's early save a heck of a good one? Sure he set off to go the other way then the shot was deflected and he had to turn back

Correct.

One hell of a relex to get to the deflection

Not sure you are right about this save, lads. According to the Guiseley manager, Drench didn't have a save to make - in fact, they battered us and were robbed:

https://audioboo.fm/boos/1057631-guisel ... -at-barrow

[bigcod123]

oh bless -we got battered-oh dear-never mind WHO won

[saltcellar]

Correct.

One hell of a relex to get to the deflection

Not sure you are right about this save, lads. According to the Guiseley manager, Drench didn't have a save to make - in fact, they battered us and were robbed:

https://audioboo.fm/boos/1057631-guisel ... -at-barrow

BBC Stats

Barrow - 6 Shots 6 On target

Guiseley - 6 Shots 2 On target

What game was the Guiseley manager watching and if they do get promoted, I hope they stay part time, that will be one team for relegation.

[Steelworks End]

What game was the Guiseley manager watching and if they do get promoted, I hope they stay part time, that will be one team for relegation.

Part of the job description for any manager is selective vision!

I'd like to see us play Guiseley in the BSP next season, providing that the away game is on a Saturday of course, if only to sample once again the excellent haddock, chips, & scraps (fried in beef dripping) from the chippie down the road from the station.

[DaveC]

A few photos to go with another great report!


DSC_0005 by 1Dave C, on Flickr


DSC_0027 by 1Dave C, on Flickr


DSC_0034 by 1Dave C, on Flickr


DSC_0045 by 1Dave C, on Flickr


DSC_0058 by 1Dave C, on Flickr


DSC_0062 by 1Dave C, on Flickr


DSC_0078 by 1Dave C, on Flickr


DSC_0080 by 1Dave C, on Flickr


DSC_0086 by 1Dave C, on Flickr

[burnzio]

That last one is a belter Dave.

[spirit of 1990]

Good photo's again Dave.

On the third from last - has Peo boot's just fired that ball out of his arse? judging by the look on his face he has!

[Steelworks End]

That last one is a belter Dave.

Agree with that; really shows Holker Street at its best.

[Ninja Pirate]

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That last one is a belter Dave.

Excellent shot Mr.C. , really captures the feeling of the moment.

Now, if only someone from the seats had a vid of the goal?

[jimcook]

That last one is a belter Dave.

Agree, shame the main stand doesn't look like that more often!