Defeat Despite Dominating

Whitley Bay had looked to be heading for a sensational fight back and victory after another Chris Traynor goal saw them draw level and in unstoppable flow, but Timperley got themselves two goals back ahead shortly after and ended their dreams.

The first half was dominated by WBTHC but most of their attacks were toothless and led to little threat on the Timperley goal; Traynor coming the closest with a shot which headed narrowly wide. However it was the same old story for Whitley Bay and it was the hosts who took the lead from a penalty corner flick as they capitalised from a moment of sloppy passing from the visitors.

Whitley Bay came hard out of the blocks in the second half with the Timperley keeper having to make 3 smart saves in the opening 5min. As the Whitley Bay attacks seemed to lead to nothing, nearly every Timperley attack led to a goal. A counter attack opened up a shooting chance for Timperley's centre forward tight the baseline and the resulting shot somehow found it's way through the frustrated Jordan Tompson's legs, as they opened up a 2 goal lead.
Moments later Whitley Bay got the bit between their teeth and Captain Jervis Fleming spearheaded a comeback as he deflected Traynor's shot into the goal. The momentum was all with Whitley Bay as Alex Lockey drew them level with a hard driven shot low into the corner. Again Timperley had to call on their outstanding keeper 4 more times as he denied Whitley Bay the lead.
The wind was taken from the Whitley sails as a lifted ball ended the day for James Redpath who had been orchestrating their attacks in the middle of the park. As quick as the wind left them, the sails came crashing down when Timperley took the lead again; this time through a reverse strike that Thompson couldn't stop.
The prolific Traynor got Whitley Bay within 1 of a draw but time was not in their favour as they went down to their 3rd defeat of the season.

Whitley Bay will need to pick themselves up during the week for their trip to Wakefield HC next weekend. So far it has been a season that has seen them dominate every team, but with a toothless bite.