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# Freemans FC 1 Paradise Lounge FC 2
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/freemans-fc-1-paradise-lounge-fc-2/
- Published: 2010-11-01T20:36:57.000Z
- Updated: 2011-02-19T12:10:22.000Z
- Author: Ben Lowe
- Tags: Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:32

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Action from Freemans v Paradise Lounge

A last-gasp goal from Adam Worthington returned Paradise Lounge to winning ways at the expense of [Division 2](http://lichfieldsundayfootball.webs.com/division2.htm?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) basement boys Freemans.

The Lichfield side, looking to bounce back after being dumped out of the [Sam Kimberley Cup](http://www.staffordshirefa.com/FixturesAndResults/CountyCups/SamKimberley/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) by FC Marina last Sunday, conceded within minutes of the kick-off when Freemans’ forward burst through and drilled a low shot past Paul Webb.

Paradise responded positively to the early setback – Steve Spencer’s fierce drive slipped out of the goalkeeper’s gloves and hit the crossbar, while James Coombes and James Wilkinson both had efforts cleared off the line.

It seemed only a matter of time before the visitors would score a deserved equaliser, which arrived midway through the second-half when Wilkinson’s whipped right-wing cross flew into the top corner.

Paradise pressed for a winner and on 90 minutes Stuart Gauntlett’s corner was met in the box by Worthington who claimed his first goal for the club as his new team departed a misty Aldridge Airfield with maximum points.

Player-manager Graham Welsh was full of praise for the Lounge following last week’s disappointing [4-1](//lichfieldlive.co.uk/2010/10/25/paradise-lounge-fc-1-fc-marina-4/) defeat:

> “It was a spirited fightback from us and we deserved to take the three points because of our never-say-die attitude. It’s our third victory in as many league games so we’ve made a decent start.”

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James Wilkinson

James Wilkinson’s first goal of the season means he will be shaving off his [Joey Barton-inspired](http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle%5Funited/8920280.stm?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) moustache, which he vowed to grow until he got his name on the scoresheet:

> “It’s a shame to shave it off – it’s a great look for me! Scoring for the team was great though and it’s an important win after going 1-0 down so early on.”

**Paradise:** Paul Webb, James Warburton, Paul Hill, Ben Lowe, James Wilkinson, Graham Welsh, Sam Owen, Adam Worthington, Jack Lowe (Stuart Gauntlett), James Coombes, Steve Spencer. Subs not used: Jay Tomkins, Mark Morris.

*Click* [*here*](http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=115044665212402) *to join the Paradise Lounge FC group on Facebook.*