CARMELL WORKS OUT HIS ANGLES

Darren Carmell starred for the Police against one of his former clubs as West Mids came from behind for their second draw of the opening two games of the season. The first big save came on eight minutes, when Ross Knight burst through and his 15 yard shot forced Carmell into a finger tip save for a corner. West Mids best first half move saw Ollie Latchford and Paul Webb combine well to set up Gavin Smith who had his 25 yard drive tipped over by Alvechurch custodian Andy Harper.

Alvechurch started the second half brightly but Carmell was again on fine form cutting out a searching cross-cum-shot from Matthew Bourne. The visitors went ahead on 56 minutes, when slack Police marking allowed a Brett Clarke cross to reach Lee Colvin who fired home from close range.

Police then showed their fighting spirit when equalising on 63 minutes. Lee Wharmby mis-hit a 20 yard pass straight to Alvechurch full back Wayne Mitchell, but as the defender dithered on the ball, Wharmby kept running and dispossessed him and crossed to Kevin Usher who's first time volley from 15 yards, flashed into the bottom corner of the net giving the keeper no chance.

Alvechurch thought they had won the game two minutes from time, when a long clearance from Harper ran through to Keith Rostill who's angled cross shot, beat Carmell, hit the inside of the post and bounced back into Darren Carmell's arms.

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'SCOOP' PEARSON'S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DARREN CARMELL
In an after match EXCLUSIVE interview, Darren Carmell told me, "I did not bother diving for the shot that hit the post because I had worked out the angles and knew it would bounce back to me".

Scoop's comment - Didn't David Seaman do that in the World Cup against Brazil?

Match Report by Tony 'Scoop' Pearson
West Midlands Police Football Club Press Officer