CRAIG Baynes proved to be the 'right' man for Baileys FC with the only goal of the game from his trusty 'standing' leg!

Left-footed Baynes was in the right place at the right time when he prodded home from close range with his least favoured right foot.

The winger struck after 19 minutes when he reacted quickly to pounce on a loose Crown Rovers ball on the edge of the area.

The chance seem to be gone when he overhit his pass to Andrew Oliver. But the striker worked hard to retrieve the ball and played it in to the path of Wayne Latham whose low cross was turned home by Baynes.

The goal followed a lively opening from Baileys who hit the post within 30 seconds when Latham's cross hit the upright and rebounded to safety.

Dave Smith then forced Steve Davies in to a flying save. Crown's first chance came via Baileys defender Jason Prestage who headed over his own bar.

From the resulting corner, Dave Bracewell's driven low drive was met by Paul Wright whose goal-bound effort was deflected wide. Once Baileys took the lead, Crown had an opportunity to equalise immediately.

Adam Bracewell's cross causes chaos in the Baileys area and Dave Bracewell, Chris Sharratt and Steve Crohill all saw close range efforts blocked on the line.

Baileys saw plenty of the ball up to half time without threatening Davies' goal but just before the break his opposite number Richard Harrison had to be alert to save Crohill's shot on the turn.

Bailey's started the second half with a flowing four man move resulting in Latham firing just over the bar.

At the other end, Crohill headed over and shot wide as Crown Rovers hunted an equaliser.

But they needed their keeper to thank for keeping the score at 1-0 when Oliver's persistence saw his shot tipped over by Davies.

In the final 10 minutes, Crown continued to push forward and Sharratt's speculative overhead was well held by Harrison before Howard slid in with a vital block tackle to deny Crohill a shot on target.

Prestage then came to Baileys rescue when he headed off his own line. It was to be Crown's last chance so Baynes rare right foot strike proved to be the winner goal.

ACCRINGTON COMBINATION

CALVERT CUP FINAL

at Crown Ground

Baileys FC...1

Crown Rovers...0

BAILEYS FC

MANAGER: PAUL MOTTERSHEAD

Richard Harrison (keeper) Had a very few shots to cope with...6

Paul Mottershead (right back) There purely to defend and did a decent job...6

Jason Prestage (left back) Nearly headed in to his own goal but headed off his own line late on...6

Duncan Howard (centre back) Another assured performance in heart of defence. Made a vital late block...7

Andrew Haynes (centre back) Never ruffled and teamed up well with Howard...7

Craig Baynes right midfield) Got the all important goal. Good up-and-down performance...7

Wayne Latham left midfield) Always capable of beating his man. Set up goal...7

Paul Demaine (centre midfield) Everything went through him in the middle of the park. Kept the troops going...8

John Hargreaves (centre midfield) Never stopped running and gave a real captain's performance...7

Andrew Oliver (striker) Saw plenty of the ball and had his fair share of chances. Played his part in the goal...7

Dave Smith (striker) Denied an early goal thanks to good save. Played well...7

Subs

Geoff Hayes (midfield) Should have got on earlier. Looked dangerous when he came on...7

Chris Haken (midfield) Got the last five minutes so little chance to impress...6

CROWN ROVERS

MANAGER: MARTIN COOK

Steve Davies (keeper) Made a great early save and the busier of the two keepers...7

Adam Bracewell (right back)

Dave Tattersall (left back) Looked comfortable on the ball and made some good passes down the line...7

Paul Seddon (centre back) Solid as a rock and won everything in the air. Came forward well...7

Phil Stanley (centre back) Did a decent shackling job on Baileys' forwards...6

Dave Bracewell (right midfield) Good distributor of the ball. Had one early promising run but did not see enough of the ball...6

Paul Wright (left midfield) Guilty of not getting the ball in the box but a lively performance...7

Noel Colley (centre midfield) Got stuck in and made is mark in more ways than one...7

Matt Pickup (centre midfield) Involved in a lot of the set pieces and played the holding role well...6

Steve Crohill (striker) Unlikely not to get on the scoresheet. Always in the hunt for goals...7

Chris Sharratt (striker) Did not see that much of the ball but keeper in to a with overhead kick...6

Subs

Mick Lambert (striker) Did not get any clear cut chances...6

Adam Edmundson (striker) Had one shot block and another went off for a throw-in!...6