Saturday, October 21, 2006
Saturday Football Roundup
Nationwide Conference
Bad Day At The Office
Stevenage Borough 0 Northwich 2
Despite dominating proceedings at Broadhall Way Stevenage Borough were caught out by two decisive breaks from their opponents as they stumbled to a 2-0 defeat. Borough had enough possession to put the result beyond doubt but failed to produce any clear-cut opportunities. They were made to pay the price for defensive uncertainty as Northwich secured their fourth away win of the season. A Stuart Elliott penalty awarded after Jon Nurse had fouled Louis Dodds put the visitors in front after 19 minutes. Dodds low shot doubling their advantage 50 minutes later.
Stevenage: Julian: Fuller: Nutter: Gaia: Henry: Boyd: Lee (Miller45): Dobson (Binns64): Beard (Deen84): Nurse: Morison:
Saints Humbled
St Albans 0 Grays 6
Colin Lippiatt will no doubt want to forget all about this one as soon as possible. His Saints side were comprehensively outplayed by a rampant Grays line up that showed St Albans no mercy. It took 41 minutes for the visitors to take the lead through Michael Kightly, but it was a four goal burst in nine second half minutes that killed off Saints. Adam Green added number two after 55 minutes before Glen Poole and Aaron Mclean both helped themselves to a brace to compound the home fans misery.
St Albans: Bastock: Batt: Seeby: Theobald: Simpson (B.Martin66): Cracknell (Hann59): Davis: Nicolas (Marwa45): McBean: Benyon: Hakim:
FA Trophy
High Drama At The Park
Ware 0 Enfield 0
Ware bowed out of the FATrophy at the first attempt on a controversial afternoon at Wodson Park. Tenants Enfield rode their luck as the Blues hit the woodwork three times and had an injury time penalty decision reversed. Questions will also be asked about the goal that divided the two teams when Ware keeper Anthony Anstead looked to be pushed before carrying Owen Beal’s 14th minute corner over his own goal line. The Blues should have been in front by then Joe Stevens volley from Sam Roses’s long pass deserving a better fate than to bounce off the crossbar. Stevens was again denied by the woodwork as the half ran out his subtle flick decieving keeper Paul Daley only for the left hand post to come to Enfields rescue. Chris Ellerbeck was the next to test the goal frame crunching a shot against the bar from the left hand side of the box after 58 minutes. The major talking point came in injury time when Ware were awarded a penalty by referee Muge after John Frendo was pulled down in the box. Before Joe Stevens could take the spot kick the referee consulted his assistant producing a red card for an off the ball incident involving Ware skipper Danny Wolf. As Stevens put the ball on the spot for the second time the referee again consulted his assistant and reversed his original decision giving Enfield a free kick much to the amazement of the Ware bench. There was a further five minute delay as players and officials argued their case but this time the referees mind was made up and Enfield went through.
Ware: Anstead: Spenceley: Rose: Wolf: Fraser (Hanson): martin: Crawford (Ramshaw): Ellerbeck: Frendo: Berry (Chadwick): Stevens:
Spartan South Midlands League
No Stopping Rampant Hertford
Hertford confirmed their place at the top of the Premier Division by thrashing Ruislip Manor 6-2 at the Glenridge Stadium. The Blues goal tally is now up to 26 in their last 5 games. Kevin Cooper helped himself to a hattrick while Ryan Redford took his season total to 18 with a brace. Kevin Ashwood scored Hertford's other goal as Manager Dave Greenwood maintained his unbeaten start. London Colney continue to impress The Blueboys are up to fourth after a 2-0 win over St Margaretsbury. Welwyn Garden City lost out by the only goal to high flying Edgware at Herns Lane. It was also a bad day for Colney Heath thumped 4-1 at Haringey Borough.
In Division One Hoddesdon maintained their 100% away record winning 3-1 at Arlesey Athletic.
Herts Senior County League
A Phil Davies strike and two from Neil Barella kept the pressure on leaders Hadley as Hertford Heath won 3-0 at Wormley. Sandridge Rovers easily overcame Standon & Puckeridge 5-1 to stay 4th. Hatfield Town also hit five without reply at Bedmond. Jason Cashwell and Adam Fisher getting two apiece the fit again Adie Hammill weighing in with number five. Codicote have now lost their last three after going down 3-0 to Whitewebbs for the second week running. Kebworth failed to capitalise on last weeks goal spree losing 2-1 at London Lions Adam Lamacroft on target for Park.
In Division One Lemsford remain on top after a 6-4 win against Chipperfield Chris Jones notching a hattrick. Wodson Park bounced back from two straight defeats to beat Mill End 3-2 thanks to goals from Ross McGuilly, James Judkins and Steven Coughlan. Allenburys took their winning streak to three games beating North Mymms 2-1 thanks to goals by David Thompson and Simon Dredge. No joy for Little Munden though beaten 2-0 at Sarratt.
Bad Day At The Office
Stevenage Borough 0 Northwich 2
Despite dominating proceedings at Broadhall Way Stevenage Borough were caught out by two decisive breaks from their opponents as they stumbled to a 2-0 defeat. Borough had enough possession to put the result beyond doubt but failed to produce any clear-cut opportunities. They were made to pay the price for defensive uncertainty as Northwich secured their fourth away win of the season. A Stuart Elliott penalty awarded after Jon Nurse had fouled Louis Dodds put the visitors in front after 19 minutes. Dodds low shot doubling their advantage 50 minutes later.
Stevenage: Julian: Fuller: Nutter: Gaia: Henry: Boyd: Lee (Miller45): Dobson (Binns64): Beard (Deen84): Nurse: Morison:
Saints Humbled
St Albans 0 Grays 6
Colin Lippiatt will no doubt want to forget all about this one as soon as possible. His Saints side were comprehensively outplayed by a rampant Grays line up that showed St Albans no mercy. It took 41 minutes for the visitors to take the lead through Michael Kightly, but it was a four goal burst in nine second half minutes that killed off Saints. Adam Green added number two after 55 minutes before Glen Poole and Aaron Mclean both helped themselves to a brace to compound the home fans misery.
St Albans: Bastock: Batt: Seeby: Theobald: Simpson (B.Martin66): Cracknell (Hann59): Davis: Nicolas (Marwa45): McBean: Benyon: Hakim:
FA Trophy
High Drama At The Park
Ware 0 Enfield 0
Ware bowed out of the FATrophy at the first attempt on a controversial afternoon at Wodson Park. Tenants Enfield rode their luck as the Blues hit the woodwork three times and had an injury time penalty decision reversed. Questions will also be asked about the goal that divided the two teams when Ware keeper Anthony Anstead looked to be pushed before carrying Owen Beal’s 14th minute corner over his own goal line. The Blues should have been in front by then Joe Stevens volley from Sam Roses’s long pass deserving a better fate than to bounce off the crossbar. Stevens was again denied by the woodwork as the half ran out his subtle flick decieving keeper Paul Daley only for the left hand post to come to Enfields rescue. Chris Ellerbeck was the next to test the goal frame crunching a shot against the bar from the left hand side of the box after 58 minutes. The major talking point came in injury time when Ware were awarded a penalty by referee Muge after John Frendo was pulled down in the box. Before Joe Stevens could take the spot kick the referee consulted his assistant producing a red card for an off the ball incident involving Ware skipper Danny Wolf. As Stevens put the ball on the spot for the second time the referee again consulted his assistant and reversed his original decision giving Enfield a free kick much to the amazement of the Ware bench. There was a further five minute delay as players and officials argued their case but this time the referees mind was made up and Enfield went through.
Ware: Anstead: Spenceley: Rose: Wolf: Fraser (Hanson): martin: Crawford (Ramshaw): Ellerbeck: Frendo: Berry (Chadwick): Stevens:
Spartan South Midlands League
No Stopping Rampant Hertford
Hertford confirmed their place at the top of the Premier Division by thrashing Ruislip Manor 6-2 at the Glenridge Stadium. The Blues goal tally is now up to 26 in their last 5 games. Kevin Cooper helped himself to a hattrick while Ryan Redford took his season total to 18 with a brace. Kevin Ashwood scored Hertford's other goal as Manager Dave Greenwood maintained his unbeaten start. London Colney continue to impress The Blueboys are up to fourth after a 2-0 win over St Margaretsbury. Welwyn Garden City lost out by the only goal to high flying Edgware at Herns Lane. It was also a bad day for Colney Heath thumped 4-1 at Haringey Borough.
In Division One Hoddesdon maintained their 100% away record winning 3-1 at Arlesey Athletic.
Herts Senior County League
A Phil Davies strike and two from Neil Barella kept the pressure on leaders Hadley as Hertford Heath won 3-0 at Wormley. Sandridge Rovers easily overcame Standon & Puckeridge 5-1 to stay 4th. Hatfield Town also hit five without reply at Bedmond. Jason Cashwell and Adam Fisher getting two apiece the fit again Adie Hammill weighing in with number five. Codicote have now lost their last three after going down 3-0 to Whitewebbs for the second week running. Kebworth failed to capitalise on last weeks goal spree losing 2-1 at London Lions Adam Lamacroft on target for Park.
In Division One Lemsford remain on top after a 6-4 win against Chipperfield Chris Jones notching a hattrick. Wodson Park bounced back from two straight defeats to beat Mill End 3-2 thanks to goals from Ross McGuilly, James Judkins and Steven Coughlan. Allenburys took their winning streak to three games beating North Mymms 2-1 thanks to goals by David Thompson and Simon Dredge. No joy for Little Munden though beaten 2-0 at Sarratt.
