MATCH REPORTS 6TH APRIL 2013
Premier Division
A mixed week for Met Police Chigwell this week. They finished the week top of the table after Little Thurrock Dynamos were deducted twelve points for an administrative error, however after losing the League Cup Final on Wednesday they lost 7-4 at home to Port of London Authority on Saturday. Met Police scorers were Stuart Jones, Darren Oliver, Dave Stittle and Gabby Williams. Hutton Old Boys in second place are now the title favourites following goals from Jason Brown, Lee Cobden and Norman McPhee after them three points against Bowers & Pitsea (Vichouse). White Notley added to Sungate relegation struggle by winning 6-2. White Notley’s goals coming from Stacey Dawes 2, Ross Foggo, Mark King, Neil Twin and Mark Wacey. Springfield eased their worries with a 3-0 win at Frenford Senior.
Division One League Cup Final
Old Chelmsfordians substitute Jimmy Bushell’s timing was excellent as he meet a left wing corner to be the first person to breach the Chipping Ongar defence in the League or League Cup in over 730 minutes. He must have thought he had won the game until Glen Knight equalised in the final minute of added time to force an extra half hour. It then took penalties to settle it with Old Chelmsfordians winning 4-2 to extend Chipping Ongar’s Cup Final jinx.
Division One
Manford Way closed the gap on Chipping Ongar at the top of the table with a 3-1 victory over Beacon Hill Rovers. The home sides goals coming from Franklyn Hunte, Andy Vesey and Fraser Bay. It is looking more like the meting of the top two on 20th April will decide the destination of the title. The third and fourth place ground sharers meet at The Academy but couldn’t be separated as Newbury Park drew two all with Britannia. The latter’s goals coming from Kes Outhwaite and Stuart Bailey. Herongate Athletic picked up their first League win of the season at the expense of Old Parmiterians by two goals to nil.
Division Two League Cup Semi Final
A stoppage time headed goal from substitute Steve Swift was sufficient to give Sporting Club Woodham the opportunity to defend the trophy they won last season.
In the first half Sporting Club Woodham struggled to cope with the movement and pace of the Dunmow Rhodes midfield and forwards but when the visitors created chances they were thwarted by keeper Simon Wraight, promoted from the reserves and playing in goal for the first time this season.
After the break even though the home side seemed to have catered better with the visitors forwards it was still Dunmow Rhodes that largely controlled the game but they were unable to convert any of the many opportunities they created. As the second half went on the Sporting Club Woodham attack seemed to come more into the game particularly on their left where Ross Stevens was getting a lot more space in which to play and create chances. It was from there that that Sporting Club Woodham won a corner that lead to the goal in the dying minutes.
Division Two East
This has turned into the tightest Division with six teams in the hunt for promotion. Hawkwell Athletic are in pole position after their 1-0 win over White Ensign. Tillingham Hotspur in second placed slipped up by only picking up one point out of a possible six in their double header with Cricketers Horndon Saxons. They drew the first game 2-2 but lost the second 2-0. Leigh Ramblers Howard Mackler was the star of the day with nine goals including one from the penalty spot as they beat Herongate Athletic Reserves 14-1. Leigh Ramblers goals came from Jamie Torhurst 2, Lee Donoghue, Trevor Kernott and Sinclair Walton. The only bright spot for Herongate Athletic Reserves was Kevin Casey’s 15th minute strike. Pavilion United beat FOBS (East Hanningfield) 4-1, the visitors goal coming from Dave Alexander.
Division Two West
West Essex returned to winning ways thanks to a Chris Bangura hat trick, Yomi Adu and Steven Crook scoring in their 5-2 win over Little Thurrock Dynamos Reserves. The visitors replies coming from Ian Harrison and a Rob Clarke penalty. Collier Row jumped up to third place as they defeated Harold Wood Athletic 3-1. Collier Row’s scorers were Kevin Edwards 2 and Niki Hunte with James Prue replying for Harold Wood Athletic. Maidonians could yet be the dark horse in the promotion race as their excellent run of form continued. This week Hale End Athletic were their victims as Teddy Sherringham 3, Martin Bellamy 2, John Cheesewright, Keith Hoad and John Mann scored in the 8-2 win. The bottom three are starting to be cut adrift after Blackmore Royals won both games in the double header with Ryan. The first game finished 3-0 with Stephen Lake and Andrew Morgan scoring for Ryan in the second game that finished 4-2
Division Three East
The top two met at Paradise Road, Writtle on Saturday with the hosts having all the joy in a 3-1 victory over Chelmer Vets. The visitor’s goal coming from a Steve May penalty. Writtle will still have to rely on Chelmer slipping up again if they are to win the title. Henderson Casuals are also in the promotion hunt after their 6-2 win over Peverel. Shenfield Reserves interest in the promotion race virtually came to and end after their 2-0 defeat at Springfield Reserves. Although a place lower than Shenfield Reserves, Silver End United maintained their interest with a 6-0 win over White Roding. Silver End United’s goals came from Andrew Johnson 3, Daniel Gray, Darren Blackburn and Jason Fletcher. Silver End’s Achilles heel may be the number of drawn games.
Division Three South
The title is Little Thurrock Dynamos A to lose after their 3-2 win at Sporting Club Woodham Reserves. Although in fourth place at the moment Runwell Town are favourites to join Little Thurrock Dynamos A in Division Two after their 6-0 win over Cricketers Horndon Saxons. Runwell Town’s goals came from Michael Bacon 2, Stephen Hales, Bill Smith, Colin Yellop and Jason Barnby. Matthew Langsley 2, Greg Ralph and Jon Ward gave Hockley& Hawkwell a 4-2 victory over Benfleet.
Division Three West
This Division is very much taking shape after this weekend’s double headers. Heath Park are clear at the top after beating William Fitt 2-0 and 3-0. Paul Munday 2, Paul Hayes, Danny Henwood and Craig Davis supplying the goals. Debden Sports up to second with daylight between them and third placed Rainham Working Mens Club after their 5-0 and 6-1 wins over Westhamians. Paringdon beat Hornminster 4-0, whilst goals from Stephen Jackson and Jason Pottle weren’t enough for North Weald a they went down 3-2 at Sanders.
Division Four East
The highest placed team in action were fourth placed Hutton Old Boys Reserves but they could only draw on all with Ford Basildon Reserves. Hannakins Farm bounced back in style from their defeat last week with a 7-1 win over Academy Soccer. Hannakins Farm’s goals coming from Paul Gray 3, Stuart Roberts, Puran Sadnani, Rasmus Stockholm and Wesley Wren. White Notley Reserves completed their away travels by triumphing 3-1 at Runwell Hospital. White Notley Reserves goals were scored by Philip Davis, John Hill and Nicholas Mayn, with the hosts reply from Lee Kingston
Division Four West
Congratulations to Doddinghurst Olympic who were crowned Champions as a result of West Essex Reserves 4-2 defeat at Harold Wood Athletic Reserves. Doubles from Tony Burke and Colin Woodger ended West Essex Reserves title dreams despite second half goals from Mark Comer and Phil Curran. Alan Gilbert’s hat trick gave Lowhall a 3-2 win over Old Parmiterians A which was their fourth of the season. This being more victories than in the previous two seasons combined.