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DECEMBER 2006

December 17 round-up

Workforce Unlimited Premier Division

The Mill only had nine players for their game against Park Avenue with Luke Perkins taking up the position of goalie! But it was the team of fewer players who rose to the occasion in a busy first half, passing the ball superbly and taking the lead after just five minutes with a 30-yard screamer from Danny Maddison that flew into the top corner. Park soon equalised but the Mill retook the lead almost immediately when Darren Elding volleyed in a Marcus De Vivar cross from the edge of the box. Park again equalised, only to fall behind for a third time, on this occasion Glenn Hislop sending a great ball through for Rob Marsden to round the keeper to slot home. The two players then combined again for Marsden to score his second and the Mill’s fourth. In the second half the Mill held tight for 14 minutes before an ugly incident saw Darren Elding having to be taken to hospital by one of his team-mates with a broken cheekbone. Given that the Mill would then be reduced to just seven players, the referee decided he had no option but to abandon the match. Credit was paid to match official Andy Frankowski for his handling of the game and the situation as it unfolded — and also to Park Avenue for their concern.

With the Magnet suffering a goalkeeper crisis – all recognised ones suffering from injury – Paul Alexander volunteered to man the posts. And they were not alone with injury problems. Opponents the Star managed to field eleven players for the start of the game but found themselves reduced to nine following injuries during the encounter. The Magnet were rarely troubled and produced goals at regular intervals. The Star were left hoping that the New Year will bring them some good luck and injury-free times. Magnet’s scorers were Jimmy Britton (4), Leroy Medina (2), Paul Clarke and John Reeson.

Workforce Unlimited Division One

The Axe and Cleaver found themselves celebrating a 4-1 win against their arch rivals Britannia Rangers. The Axe were missing several regular players following their club festive celebrations the night before and it was the Brit who dominated the first 20 minutes, creating several good chances and only being thwarted by Peter Cook and his defenders. It was against the run of play that Martin Jolly powered home a Syndercombe cross to record his first goal of the season. The Brit continued to play the better football but were forced into making errors by some precision tackling, particularly from manager Koran Darrigan who was celebrating the birth of his son earlier in the week. As the effects of those aforementioned Christmas revelries began to clear the Axe hauled themselves more into the game and doubled their lead when Favell lobbed the Brit’s diminutive keeper. With the Brit stunned to be on the wrong side of a 2-0 scoreline, the Axe then extended it to 3-0 five minutes before the break when Martin Jolly played Shaun Lea through who surprised many by unleashing a pile-driver passed the rooted keeper. The second half was just as entertaining with both teams enjoying friendly banter. The Brit pulled one back from the penalty spot to give them some hope. But it was short-lived as, just five minutes, later Favell completed his brace with a well-placed shot. The game, as always between these two teams, was played in excellent spirits and was well handled by Ross Muirhead.

With manager Chris West struggling for numbers, seasoned Harvesters veterans Derek Twigg, Mike Pearson and Gary Taylor were drafted in and they all contributed to a hard fought Harvesters victory – but will no doubt be suffering from pulled muscles now! In an even first half the Eagle created chances but good goalkeeping and defending kept them out. It was Railway who took the lead – a good counter attacking move saw James Cross’s deflected shot squirm past Twigg. The Eagle started the second half in determined fashion and soon got back on level terms. Midfielder Jamie Lawson fired in after good work from McGarel and Whitfield. A second goal soon followed when Gary Takor slid in to poke the ball home from close range. The game opened up and it was ebb-and-flow stuff. But the Railway were unable to peg their visitors back and the Eagle got the decisive goal when the persistent Gary Ling drilled home from a through ball from the majestic McGarel. The Railway kept on probing but the Eagle back four, well marshalled by keeper Twigg, kept their opponents at bay.

December 10 round-up

Sharman Burgess Sunday Cup

The Axe took a well deserved lead after 15 minutes in their tie against the Newcastle with Joe Hallam scoring from the spot after Jamie Hurling had fouled in the box. But the lead was short-lived with sharp-shooter Mark Lovelace on top form this season, equalising just two minutes later after some sublime passing with Fravigar. Chris Dowse pulled off a couple of good saves to keep the score at 1-1. And it was the Castle who then took the lead and then held onto it for the remainder of the game – Lee Dakin hitting his first of two goals. With Jack Smith and Steve Murphy winning the midfield battle and Ty Fravigar outstanding on the left it was no surprise when the Premier Division team went 3-1 up, Dakin completing a first half brace. The second half was all one-way traffic. Dion Roberts made it 4-1 with a great finish. Then Dan Fenwick got the fifth with his first for the club. Hutchinson, Dixon and Fravigar all had good chances to increase the lead still further but it was left to the Premier Division’s leading scorer to have the last say – albeit deflected into the net of an Axe player. The Axe have Peter Cook to thank for keeping the score to a respectable level. But they can take comfort that they contributed to a good and sporting game, well handled by David Scoot. The Axe extended their best wishes to the Castle for the remainder of the competition.

In an open first half Black Swan took the lead no fewer than three times against Eagle Harvesters. However, the Eagle pegged then back each time they scored! Lee Croft had a storming personal achievement by hitting five of the seven goals for the Coningsby-based side. Croft opened the scoring after just five minutes with Jamie Lawson levelling with a scuffed shot that deceived the keeper following some good inter-play from Duncan Browne and Steve Siggee. Croft again restored the lead following an excellent ball in from Carl Wall, before Alex Tilley replied by firing home a close range shot despite claims of offside from the visitors. Croft completed his hat-trick four minutes from the end of the first half but Harvesters were determined to go into the break on level terms and Tilley hit a sweet ball from 20 yards out on the left side to make it 3-3 at the break. The game continued in the same vein after the re-start retaking the lead after just 10 minutes, Sam Taylor adding his name to the scoresheet. Gary Ling then squared it again with a well placed shot after being set up by Siggee. But then the Swans took control adding three goals in a busy 10-minute period – Croft again hitting two of the goals and Taylor getting the last word in. The Eagle were restricted to only a couple of chances for the remainder of the game and gamely conceded that based on the second half performance the Black Swan deserved their place in the third round of the cup.

Carpenters Arms went through to the next round at the expense of Premier Division team Star Inn (Sibsey). The First Division outfit took command of the first half with Scott Wiseman having a blinding game. But they had to wait until almost half-time before they got the goal they richly deserved. Kev Lea, in goal, tried to prevent the ball going out for a corner after a Joe Talbot cross only to see it deflect into the path of Declan Wilson who celebrated his 18^th birthday in style. The second half was an even affair and the Star created some good chances – the best falling to Chris Coward, his overhead kick coming back off the underside of the bar. Conor Wilson and Dean Appleby both went close for the Carps. The decisive goal came 15 minutes from the end – a Pete Coonan corner met with a strong header from Joe Deamer. This made it 2-0 as the final score.

December 3 round-up

Lincs Sunday Cup

Boston College went out of the County Cup against a hard-working Pepperells side. But they were left ruing what might had been as chances went begging in the first period as the visitors failed to take command even though the kick off had been delayed by half an hour to give them more time for travelling. Daniel White put College in the lead with a well-taken goal. But the Boston side found themselves 3-1 down at the interval. The visitors added a fourth within a minute of the re-start but College clawed their way back into the match with two excellent strikes from leading scorer Dean Seiner. Unfortunately Pepperells began to up their game also and the spectators saw some slick passing movements lead to three more goals to knock the home side out of the competition. The College lads though can be proud of their performances having had a good run.

The Mill also crashed out against their Scunthorpe opponents. With several last minute changes it was always going to be a difficult game but the home side battled away and at half time where holding Broughton to 2-2. Darren Elding had scored both goals from Danny Maddison crosses and had been 2-1 up before succumbing to the equaliser just before the break. The Mill lost the influential Dan Tuplin at half time and Andy Brown soon after and the game soon took a turn for the worse. Martin Ziller was kept busy throughout the second period in the Mill goal, making several good saves including a penalty, but Broughton scored four more times and ran out comfortable winners.

With both home games going the wrong way it was hoped that the travelling Newcastle would have a better result – but it just wasn’t to be as they also bowed out of the cup, losing to a goal in the dying minutes of extra time – a devastating blow to the Boston side. Ruston had took the lead midway through the first half but Mark Lovelace soon equalised with a well taken goal, with 15 minutes of the half remaining the home side re-took the lead but then the Castle came into the game more and Lovelace should have equalised but half time came and the score remained 2-1. The Castle took control in the second period and pulled level in the 55^th minute with a goal that will take some beating at any level – Lovelace again hitting the mark after taking on five players to crash home a superb solo effort. Michael Gardner and Lovelace both had good chances to win the game but the bar and a great double save by the keeper kept the score to 2-2 at full time. The Castle dominated the first period of extra time but could score no more. The second period was a somewhat subdued affair and ended on a disappointing note. A Ruston player had clearly handled the ball in the box but the referee allowed play to continue and they took full advantage, pressing forward and with a cross flying towards goal Jordan Dixon was unluckily in the way and the shot deflected past his own keeper – It was rough luck on the Castle’s part with even their opponents admitting the best side lost on the day – but unfortunately the chances were not taken. Manager Paul Yates paid tribute to Ruston in what was a very sporting game with no bad challenges, adding they are a credit to their League and also thanked them for their generous hospitality after the game.

Sharman Burgess Sunday Cup

In a game of many chances it was Premier Division side Ship Inn who took the lead early in the first half – Andrew Bomfin with a superb lob over the stranded keeper. Harchester equalised on the stroke of half-time when a lovely passing movement unlocked the Ship’s defence for Antony Slater to round the keeper and slot home. The Division One side put on a fine display and created several good chances and the Ship as well spurned the chance to re-take the lead. Neither side could break the deadlock and extra time was played, although it was much the same and the score remained level at the end of the extra period. When it came to the penalty shoot out it was Dom Cridland who was the man in form – saving twice and also scoring a penalty to take Harchester through 3-2. Chris Masssingham and Adam Lester also scored penalties for the victors and Andrew Bomfin and Mario Horvath were successful for the Ship

Workforce Unlimited Division One

The Axe and Cleaver kept their third clean sheet and made it three wins from three at a windy Tattershall Road. The game started on an even note but the Axe soon took the upper hand with Steves Bursnell and Favell both having good chances. At the other end another Steve – Siggee – and Richard Whitfield terrorised the Axe defence but also failed to capitalise, and so the first half finished all square at 0-0. The Eagle failed to get out of the starting blocks for the second half and the Axe put in some early pressure with Martin Jolly having a good effort saved on the line. Unfortunately for the home side they gave the lead to their opponents – as the Axe pressed Ian Smailes poked the ball past his own keeper, Alex Tilley. On the hour mark Sub Shaun Lea raced onto a through ball to unleash a thunderbolt past the advancing keeper and slack marking gifted them their third shortly after, this time Nicky Syndercombe finding the target. The Eagle rallied slightly and rattled the Axe’s crossbar but they failed to find the back of the net. A game sportingly contested with both teams praising the faultless refereeing display by Nick Sleaford and in turn Nick advised that it had been a joy to referee.