It was the first game of the season and everyone was looking forward to it. Confidence is high in Morecambe's side and it certainly proved in this encounter. However, it wasn't going to their day as Wyre proved to a difficult side to break down who came to get a point with a very defensive display.
Despite all the possession, Morecambe didn't really create any clear cut chances but did hit the bar twice. Most of the opportunities were from distance which were easily dealt with by the keeper, other chances were denied by Wyre's linesman who made dubious offside decisions when strikers John Frizzle and Russell Moore were played through.
When they did break through, they were denied by the woodwork. Will Huntington's corner was met with a bullet header by Adam Bell, which crashed against the top of the crossbar. It was to be the story of the match as the final third continued to be the problem. William Swan-Bell then hit the bar with a cross in the second half as Morecambe continued to press for a winner.
Wyre did have chances of their own however, Scott Gough managing to clear the danger on one occasion and goalkeeper Liam Marshall making a great save on another. Apart from that, Wyre didn't look threatening with Morecambe's defence looking comfortable.
Despite the draw, it was a very encouraging display by Morecambe. The defence looked solid through out and the midfield were in full control in the middle of the park. Dan Jackson and Sam Hallam particularly looking strong in the middle. The front line made some good runs in the first half but this then petered out in the second half. Their creativity was also a bit too central as, on a few occasions, chances were wasted while wingers were free with a lot of space.
Man of the Match: Adam Bell - His work rate was unquestionable, constantly running up and down the wing from left-back. Very comfortable at defending and always a threat in attack. Unlucky not to score with his header.
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