Period 1
01.47 - GOAL - Mark Waddelove, unassisted (BLACKBURN)
03.24 - GOAL - Darren Shaw, unassisted (BLACKBURN)
19.57 - GOAL - Mark Doyle from Kenny Armstrong (BLACKBURN)
End of First: 3-0
Period 2
23.39 - GOAL - Aden Millen from Matt Reynolds (ALTRINCHAM)
27.00 - PEN - 2Mins Tripping - Craig McHugh (ALTRINCHAM)
28.00 - GOAL (PP) - Darren Shaw from Simon Cobb and Chris Riddoch (BLACKBURN)
End of Period: 1-4
Period 3
40.23 - GOAL - Kenny Armstrong, unassisted (BLACKBURN)
42.33 - PEN - 2Mins Tripping - John Burns (ALTRINCHAM)
59.15 - GOAL - Kenny Armstrong from Alan Ridout (BLACKBURN)
FINAL SCORE: 6-1
Netminders:
Blackburn - Gary Buckman 00.00-60.00
Altrincham - Mike Winnard 00.00-60.00
MVPs:
Altrincham - Mike Winnard
Blackburn - Pip Wilson
Referee: Guy McKenzie
Timekeeper: Joan Kitchen
Scorer: Joan Kitchen
GM's Notes:
The well-rehearsed drilling of the Blackburn team was the difference-maker in this encounter, with the weeks spent focussing on break-outs proving the main crux of the Blackburn arsenal. A spirited game, low in penalties, and fun for both teams regardless of the scoreline!