THE Rebels stormed back from 5-2 down with 20 minutes left to earn a breath-taking draw at Gigg Lane last night.
In a game littered with defensive errors, the Camels were one up after 17 minutes as the FC defence melted and Eddie Jebb stole in to score.
But some exquisite passing from the home side had them 2-1 up within six minutes as Jerome Wright crossed for Simon Carden to score and then the UniBond premier’s top scorer Kyle Wilson (pictured) struck.
The Merseysiders took full advantage of some dreadful defending as John Collins equalised and Mark Reed pounced twice to make it 4-2 at half time.
The game seemed up when Reed claimed his hat-trick on 65 minutes, but Karl Marginson’s men, roared on by the 1,714 crowd, hit back after supersub Nick Robinson came on.
Wilson started the fightback, heading in his 19th goal in 18 appearances from a corner on 70 minutes and 10 minutes later two subs combined as Robinson’s perfect cross was headed home by Chris Baguley.
With the Camels wobbling and the crowd frantic, Robinson popped up at the far post in the 89th minute to level it – and the Rebels came close to snatching the victory in extra time.
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phil m, cumbria (13/11/2008 at 12:03)
Prestwich Red, Prestwich (13/11/2008 at 12:20)
F C JOHN, LADYBARN (13/11/2008 at 13:43)
Kiwi-blue, Christchurch NZ (13/11/2008 at 15:08)
Drifter, Mancunia (13/11/2008 at 21:25)
Si, East Manchester, Audenshaw (14/11/2008 at 00:01)
Free Red, Manchester (14/11/2008 at 09:43)
DIRECTIONS:From West: M62, M606 to end then follow Airport/Harrogate signs to A65 at Rawdon then A65 through Guiseley to ground on right.
From South/East: M1, M621 towards Leeds City Centre. Continue on M621 (signposted Manchester) to junction 2. Follow Brown Headingley Stadium signs then A65 (Ilkley) continue on A65 through Kirkstall, Horsforth, Rawdon into Guisley then as above.
From Skipton: A65 to Burley bypass then Bradford signs to Harry Ramsdens then Leeds Road, Ground on left.
From North East: A1(M) Leave motorway A59 follow Harrogate then A658 Bradford/Airport at Pool turn right (A659) to Otley continue with Bradford signs to Harry Ramsdens then as above.
Coaches travelling from the Leeds/Bradford direction are advised to pass the ground to the Harry Ramsden Roundabout, circle the roundabout and retrace to ground (this is for safety reasons and avoids passengers crossing a busy main road.
Coach: FC United are running an official coach to this fixture. The coach will depart from Chorlton Street bus station in Manchester City Centre at 11:00am and return after the game. Prices are: £10 adults £5 concessions. To ring the FC United office on 0161 273 8950. All profit made from official coach travel go directly to club funds.
By Train: Manchester Piccadilly to Guiseley (change at Leeds), followed by a 5 minute walk. Outbound - Manchester Piccadilly to Leeds – 10:11 11:10 12:11. Leeds to Guiseley – 12:12 13:12 14:12. Return - Guiseley to Leeds – 17:35 18:35 19:35. Leeds to Manchester Victoria - 18:10 19:22 20:10. Train details can be found at www.thetrainline.com Viva la revolution, come on FC.
Stad, Manchester (14/11/2008 at 11:33)
F C JOHN, LADYBARN (14/11/2008 at 12:51)
Dash Walny Manchester via Poland (17/11/2008 at 19:50)
Free Red, Manchester (18/11/2008 at 12:01)
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Si, East Manchester, Audenshaw (22/11/2008 at 15:34)