The Recreation Ground looking good for the new season
Aldershot Town v Altrincham - Vanarama Conference Premier - 9th August 2014 - NO UNAUTHORISED USE
Plenty of flags on display
and plenty of poppies
The drums are ready
Brett Williams looking pensive pre match
A new logo for the shirt sleeves
The teams come out
and the flag goes up
A minutes silence is impeccably observed
Kieron Forbes of Aldershot holds off Altrincham's James Lawrie
Altrincham's Nicholas Clee cant find a way past the Aldershot defence
The Recreation Ground reflected in a supporter's sunglasses
Aldershot's Brett Williams rises highest to win this header
After 9 minutes Brett Williams (hidden) puts Aldershot ahead
and is quick to recognise the work of his teammates
The fans are happy with the early goal
The mascot watches the action in the 1st half
Altrincham attacks on the Aldershot goal are rare
A view of the Recreation Ground
Glenn Wilson and the Aldershot defence are well in control
Simon Richman of Altrincham is well marshalled by Aldershot's Chris Barker
After 35 minutes Jordan Roberts put Aldershot 2-0 ahead
and celebrates with team mates
Altrincham's Steven Gillespie tries a shot from long range
but his luck is out
Phil Smith collects from a corner
The Aldershot defence continue to crowd out any Altrincham attacks
Jordan Roberts controls the ball
Damon Lathrope with a free kick for Aldershot
Joe Oastler in control for Aldershot
The mascot is beaten from the penalty spot at half time
The crowd watch the action in the 2nd half
Aldershot continue to attack
and on 50 minutes Josh Scott makes it 3-0
To the delight of the home fans
and his team mates
Brett Williams on the attack
Altrincham pull a goal back and the away fans celebrate
Altrincham keeper Stuart Coburn keeps out this effort
and the defence clear this attempt
The scoreboard tells the story
An Aldershot fan in the sunshine
The mascot looks happy
Challenges continue to fly in
Peter Cavanagh gets to grips with Dan Fitchett
A late free kick provides a last chance for Altrincham but the final score is 3-1
Andy Scott applauds the fans at the final whistle
Chris Barker is congratulated by the mascot