Staffordshire F.A. Vase Brocton’s line up held something of a contrast with veteran Dave Langston coming in at centre back to add experience and a debut given to 17 year old Ryan Bromley in goal. It could easily have been a very comfortable afternoon for both as first Neil Rolston and then Andre Campbell used their pace and quick feet to get beyond Goldenhill’s rearguard and serve up inviting low crosses all across the goal only to see first one and then the other pass harmlessly by.Rolston got the ball into the net on 16 minutes himself when he nipped beyond the back line once again, collected James Dyke’s pass and slotted it home, but this time he was adjudged to be off side. Goldenhill played a dangerously high defensive line throughout the game and whilst it continued to have its successes in catching Rolston on a number of occasions in particular, it always looked likely to be breached.On 25 minutes Goldenhill posted a warning of their own when getting past Brocton’s back line and putting in a fierce drive at goal. It was always rising over, but the danger signs were there.On 29 minutes Rolston took the ball through, skipping over attempted tackles and his low cross this time was put out for a corner. The corner was hit deep and Andre Campbell collected it almost at the opposite corner flag before dribbling into the box and firing against the under side of the bar. Neil Rolston latched on to the ball in the centre and slipped Ben Harrison through as Goldenhill raced out. The tactic was successful again as Harrison was caught off side with the goal at his mercy. Bennett finally beat the back line on 33 minutes and slipped the ball to Ben Harrison to fire home. It was Bennett who looked to be beyond the rear guard once again moments later, but was tripped in the action of letting Campbell through. A fine advantage was played, by the referee and Campbell went on to cross for James Dyke to put Brocton further ahead.The second period began in a similar vein and Rolston’s early cross bounced away from Goldenhill’s keeper with Bennett’s follow up shot blocked before Campbell got in another which went agonisingly all across the goal line and away.As in the first half, Goldenhill then proceeded to show their own turn of pace on the left as Dave Langston, covering over on that side was left. The shot hit the bar, but the return from the rebound was true and Goldenhill were back in contention just 12 minutes into the half.Brocton continued to press and on 70 minutes James Dyke made the game safe with a confident penalty following a trip on the edge of the box.Lee Scott, returning from injury and on for Andre Campbell provided some glimpses of his darting runs and direct approach and Richard Reeves came on for James Dyke, giving way to injury as it all looked to be drifting uneventfully to the finish line.But Brocton do not do straightforward and Goldenhill still had a say in the finale. A neat pass through the Brocton back line followed by a dart into the box and sharp shot across Bromley and the home side were once again in the fight. With only five minutes to go, it was the last of the meaningful action, though and Brocton go through to the next round. Goldenhill Wanderers 2 v3 Brocton