MATCH REPORTS SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2012

Essex Saturday Veterans Cup Second Round

The top two in the Premier Division made comfortable progress to the next round of the County Cup win away wins, Little Thurrock Dynamos by five goals to two against White Roding and Hutton Old Boys by three goals to one against Runwell Town. It was far closer at Hanna’s Field where Maidonians needed penalties to see off hosts FOBS (East Hanningfield) after the game had finished 2-2 after extra time.

Premier Division

Met Police Chigwell could not take advantage of the top two being in Cup action as they were held to a draw by Shenfield. Met Police’s goal coming from Steve Marr just after half time. Frenford Senior beat Sungate 3-2 whilst Port of London Authority returned from the long trip to White Notley with the spoils thanks to a 4-1 win.

Division One League Cup

Chipping Ongar booked their semi final place with a 4-0 victory over Beacon Hill Rovers

Division One

Manford Way enjoyed their return to League action after a month of cup games with Daniel Haskings, Franklyn Hurte and Darren Low earning them the points against Old Parmiterians.

Division Two League Cup

Hawkwell Athletic certainly did it the hard way to make progress to the next round at the expense of Old Parmiterians Reserves. Things started really well when they took the lead after just 46 seconds however things turned against them after seven minutes when Old Parmiterians levelled from the penalty spot with Dave Blyth dismissed for denying the goal scoring opportunity. The ten men then took the lead in the second half and looked like hanging on until they conceded a second penalty with seconds remaining. This was successfully converted to send the game into extra time. Three goals within the first five minutes of extra time saw Trevor Sallery complete his hat trick and Old Parmiterians score from open play to leave Hawkwell 4-3 up. The drama wasn’t over as Hawkwell gave away their third penalty of the match, this one was saved after a re-take was ordered. Hawkwell played out the last four minutes with nine men after Mark Cheevers was sent off for a second caution. The other Hawkwell scorer was Damian Connor. Also needing extra time were Tillingham Hotspur who scored twice in the extra period against Ryan after the teams had shared four goals in normal time.  Other teams making the Quarter Finals are Dunmow Rhodes after their 3-2 win over White Ensign, Cricketers Horndon Saxons 2-0 victors against Collier Row and Sporting Club Woodham after their 4-1 triumph at Bishops Stortford.

Division Two West

Harold Wood Athletic raced into a 4-1 half time lead at Little Thurrock Dynamos Reserves, however the host hit back with five second half goals, although this was still not enough to gain them a point as Harold Wood took their tally to seven goals to extend their lead a the top to six points.

Division Three East

Shenfield Reserves gave their goal difference a massive boost by beating Blackmore Royals Reserves nine goals to nil. Silver End United also aided their goal difference by hitting Peverel for six although the hosts did manage two goals in reply. It was much closer at Writtle where the hosts were held to a 1-1 draw by Great Baddow. Springfield Reserves managed a goal in each half via Kevin Bellamy and an own goal against Henderson Casuals unfortunately for them the visitors managed three goals in reply.

Division Three South

Woodside Extension saw six goals shared between Benfleet and Hockley & Hawkwell. The hosts goals coming from Anthony Clarke, David Johnson and Malcolm Taylor, The visitors replied via Nolan Ralph with two and Darren Hawks. In the other game in the Division Sporting Club Woodham Reserves beat Hannakins Farm 4-2.

Division Three West

Hornminster hosted Westhamians seven days after they were hit for seven by the same opponents in the County Cup. Hornminster fared much better this week with goals from Matthew Black and Steven McBride ending their guests 100% record in all competitions. George Bispham and Danny Evans scoring for Westhamians. Goalless draws in Veterans football are pretty rare, however Paringdon have now managed the feat in consecutive League games, Met Police Chigwell Reserves being their opponents this time. Heath Park led at half time against Rainham Working Mens Club through Billy Wilson. Martin Gibbs equalised in the second half ending Heath Park’s 100% League record. The only winners in the Division were Sanders who returned from William Fitt with a three goals to nil victory.

Division Four League Cup

Rayleigh and Old Chelmsfordians could not be split after 120 minutes having shares four goals. Old Chelmsfordians won the penalty shoot out 4-2.

Division Four East

Having lost the first two games of the season Hutton Old Boys Reserves have now won five consecutive games in all competitions following a 3-1 win over Ludlows. Martin Beckley’s goal not being enough to preserve Ludlows 100% start. Ford Basildon Reserves  picked up their first points since their opening day win by beating White Notley Reserves two goals to nil.

Division Four West.

Both games in this Division featured ten goals, unfortunately for Hornchurch Ben Hallett’s goal four minutes from time was their only strike against Fulbrook Royals who scored through Martin Newman 3, Kevin Hunt 2, Peter Day, Chris Jones and David Mathurin. It was closer at Doddinghurst Olympic but the hosts triumphed against Harold Wood Athletic Reserves thanks to Colin O’Neill 2, Steve Fletcher, David Snowden, Paul Boor and a Trevor Sharpling penalty.  Harold Wood Athletic Reserves replied via Josef Kollar, Dave Rai, Daniel Sweetman and a Tony Burke penalty.