In Cradleys best performance of the season they battled and showed tremendous team spirit against a strong Newtown side.

The game started well with both sides quick off the mark to gain possession, Cradley proved strong in the midfield battle with Ben Finch and Piers Kirk-Patrick Jones managing to limit Newtowns efforts in going forward, Cradley pushed forward themselves and had a good effort by Ben Finch denied.

Cradley provided some good play but it was Newtown who had the more chances which were well dealt with by a strong defensive partnership of Max Midlebrook and Isaac George.

Newtown continued to press forward and when Alex Doyle was allowed space fired home to give them the upper hand.

Cradley continued to battle and were very unlucky to have a dubious penalty awarded against them which resulted in the scoreline of two nil to Newtown.

Cradley continued their great effort to the end and were unfortunate themselves not to score with a close effort by Josh Davies.

Despite the scoreline Cradley provided an entertaining and battling performance which was well enjoyed by their many supporters.