MATCH REPORTS 2ND MARCH 2013
Premier Division League Cup Semi Finals
Little Thurrock Dynamos followed by last week’s County Cup Semi Final victory by progressing to the League Cup Final at the expense of Frenford Senior following a 2-1 win. In the Final they will meet Met Police Chigwell who beat Springfield in a closely contested game. Met Police took the lead after thirty-seven minutes when Springfield could only clear a corner to the edge of the area where Glen Leach retuned the ball with interest. The lead only lasted forty seconds as Rod McGurk did very well to head the ball over a stranded Alan Moore in the Met Police goal. Stuart Jones thought he had won the game for Met Police with a neat finish with ten minutes remaining. This lead only last four minutes when following a short goal kick by Met Police the ball was then played straight to Rod McGurk who hammered the ball home. As extra time progressed the game was heading for penalties until a nibble piece of foot work from Andy Yeoman surprised everyone (including the player himself) creating an opening enabling him to stab home the winner.
Premier Division
Bowers & Pitsea (Vichouse) seem to be finding some form, with Phil Langridge and his defence keeping a clean sheet for the second week running as they beat Sungate 2-0. In a local derby Hutton Old Boys came out triumphant by four goals to one against Shenfield
Division One
Last week’s losing Division One Cup Semi Finalists meet at the Douglas Eyre Centre. Hosts Old Parmiterians recovered from the Cup hangover better winning 3-2 against Herongate Athletic. Old Chelmsfordians defence kept up their good work keeping their third clean sheet on the trot, unfortunately their forwards couldn’t capitalise on this against Rosebay as the game finished goal less.
Division Two League Cup Quarter Final
Hale End Athletic will now meet Cricketers Horndon Saxons in the League Cup Semi Final after their 4-2 victory over Tillingham Hotspur.
Division Two East
It wasn’t a case of “Home Sweet Home” for FOBS (East Hanningfield) in their first game at their Hanna’s Field ground in over three months. Although they managed to score via Dave Alexander, Paul Callow and an own goal against Dunmow Rhodes, their visitors replied through Alan Bennett, Dominic Burton, Ben Hogan, Jamie Hooker and Richard Valks to take the points. Bottom side Herongate Athletic Reserves did find their return home after a similar break more enjoyable as they drew three all with Hawkwell Athletic. Sporting Club Woodham continued their rich vein of form with a 4-1 win over Pavilion United. Sporting Club Woodham’s goal coming from Lee Brant, Jeff Hill, Keith Pope and Russell White. Howard Mackler scored a goal in each half for Leigh Ramblers at Cricketers Horndon Saxons but it wasn’t enough as the hosts scored three times in reply.
Division Two West
West Essex left it late against Harold Wood Athletic with an 84th minute strike from Chris Bangura followed by another from substitute Jason Richards two minutes later which was enough to take the to the top of the Division. Niki Hunte continued his fine goal scoring form for Collier Row as he scored four times against Maidonians to take his season’s tally to fourteen goals with Kevin Edwards adding to in a 6-1 win. Old Parmiterians Reserves managed their first win sine the opening day of the season as they overcame Blackmore Royals 2-0.
Division Three East
Chelmer Vets charge up the table continued as the inflicted Writtle’s first league defeat of the season. Warren Backhouse with two and Paul Rippengale were among the scorers in their 4-1 win. Draw specialists Silver End United were at it again as Darren Ely and Daniel Gray scored for them as they shared the points with Springfield Reserves. Two other teams who shared the spoils were White Roding whose goal came from Matthew Copland against Great Baddow. Clear daylight though in the other game in the Division as Henderson Casuals beat Blackmore Royals Reserves 4-1.
Division Three South
Little Thurrock Dynamos A extended their lead at the top to thirteen points thanks to a 2-1 victory over second placed Ford Basildon. Jon Ward with two and Matthew Lansley were Hockley & Hawkwell’s scorers as they beat Cricketers Horndon Saxons Reserves 3-2. Colin Yellop was the hero for Runwell Town as his brace were the only goals of the games against Hannakins Farm. Sporting Club Woodham Reserves have been struggling for goals away from home however they managed two at Leigh Town which was enough to give them all the points as the hosts could only manage a solitary reply.
Division Three West
Heath Park maintained their pursuit of the treble but they had to do it the hard way against Met Police Chigwell Reserves as they trailed at half time as a result of Mark Robson’s 28th minute goal. Two Paul Hayes goals one of which was a late penalty settled the game. They still trail leaders Rainham Working Mens Club who won 5-1 at Sanders thanks to efforts from David Matthews, Daniel O’Connell, Bruce Smith, Robert Baker and Martin Gibbs. Although a fair way down the table Debden Sports are also a threat to the league leaders as they have seven games in hand due to their cup runs. They kept up their chase as Alan Marks 2; Glenn Brown and Steve game gave them a 4-2 win at Paringdon. William Fitt were drawing with Hornminster at half time thanks to Andrew Barron but two second half goals from the visitors gave them thee win. Hornminster’s goals came from a Scott Enever brace and Steve Dignam. Westhamians are another team with seven games in hand and they kept up the chase with a 2-1 win at North Weald.
Division Four East
It was a good day for the bottom two with Academy Soccer gaining their first ever Essex Veterans League three point haul thanks to a Darren Watkins hat-trick in the 3-2 win over Hannakins Farm Reserves. Runwell Hospital seemed to have heard what was happening as they came from two goals down at half time to Ford Basildon Reserves to win thanks to goals from Kevin Gates, Lee Healy and Richard Sawyer. At the other end of the table Ludlows overtook Horndon in second place thanks to the 4-1 victory over their visitors. Old Chelmsfordians Reserves won 5-2 at home against White Notley Reserves. The visitor’s goals came from Kevin Moore and Philip Davis.
Division Four West
Lowhall held high flying West Essex Reserves to a two all draw. Lowhall’s goals coming from a Steve Law penalty and their new signing. West Essex Reserves replies came from Phil Curran in the first half and an 84th minute goal from Damien Friel. Fulbrook Royals took control of their game at Hornchurch with four first half goals. David Oakley scored twice for the hosts in the second half but so did Fulbrook Royals as they ran out 6-2 winners. Fulbrook Royals goals came from Martin Newman 2, Ian Aldridge 2, Alfred Koroma and David Newberry