Wednesday 7 September 2022, Melton Town 2 Kirby Muxloe 2 ( Kirby won 4-5 on penalties) - UCL League Cup, Preliminary Round, Melton Sports Village
Couple of heavy showers on route and A1 closed on way back, but trip still worthwhile as a cracking game that the lower division team deserved to win.
Melton took a very early lead and for a few minutes this looked like it would be a stroll in the park for the home team and they would score quite a few, but within a couple minutes Kirby were back on terms. The remainder of the half saw numerous chances for both sides.
50 minutes gone and the visitors took a deserved lead, Melton then made a number of subs as regular 1st team players like Paul Anderson entered the fray. On the 64th minute, Melton made it 2-2 with the best goal of the game, a long distance cracker from Gilchrist.
Melton then had most of the ball for the last half an hour, however Kirby defended well and took the toe to penalties, just one kick missed and it was Kirby who made the next round.
The ground is a work in progress, the club house still being built, however hot and cold drinks plus rolls were still on sale, 2 small stands, one with seats. Once the clubhouse if=s finished, this will be a cracking ground.
