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May 9-10 Barclays
Brokers Willoughby Cup final Wyberton
2, Billinghay Athletic 0
A well-organised performance from Wyberton saw them lift
the Willoughby Cup at Boston Town’s ground. Their opponents, Billinghay
Athletic started well in a heavy downpour and they created the first clear-cut
opening after five minutes when Richard Meldrum broke clean through but
unfortunately for Billinghay the striker lifted his shot high and wide.
Tackles were flying in and with the greasy conditions some were mistimed as
Matthew Tuck found out when he received a yellow card for a late challenge.
Paul Miekle also had a good chance after 15 minutes but his header from a
free-kick was again too high. At the other end Jordan Dixon’s trickery almost
supplied Wyberton with an opening goal but his right wing cross was fired
just over the bar when the half-chance fell to Lee Dakin on the volley.
Billinghay’s Pete Dickinson then burst through down the right but his hard
drive was straight at Wyberton keeper, Dean Reynolds. Adam Weston then fired
over from the left hand side of the box as Billinghay continued pressing. Tom
Dickinson wasted a free-kick shortly afterwards when his effort from just
outside the box went tamely at the keeper. As Wyberton tried to stamp some
authority on the game central defender, Steve Melady was cautioned for
deliberately blocking off an opponent. Wyberton rocked Billinghay with an
opening goal on the half hour mark when Sam Louth got a crucial touch on a
well struck free-kick from Billy Shinn out on the left – the ball flying in
at the far post. The goal settled Wyberton down and from that moment on they
looked comfortable. Two minutes later a corner whipped in from the left
caused havoc in the Billinghay defence and Steve Scott just managed to parry
out the skidding ball but the big keeper was soon picking the ball out of the
net minutes later when Jordan Dixon’s cross was tucked away by Lee Dakin. The
latter again went close with a header from another Shinn free-kick. The
second half was a little disappointing as Wyberton seemed content to hold
onto their two-goal advantage and unfortunately for Billinghay they rarely
threatened their opponents’ goal. Tom Dickinson switched flanks from left to
right and he had some success with some dangerous crosses but his fellow
attackers failed to capitalise on his supply. Wyberton’s Jamie Khun was
cautioned for a reckless tackle with 15 minutes remaining as the midfield
battled to hold onto their lead. In the last 10 minutes Wyberton had two
decent chances to put the result well beyond the reach of Billinghay – first
Lee Dakin’s header was cleared off the line and then substitute Chris Rutt
burst clear with a well-timed run. But with the goal at his mercy the
midfielder blazed his shot wide. Tony Appleby presented the trophies to the
two teams and officials and the man of the match award went to Wyberton
striker, Lee Dakin for his tireless work in attack. James Eley
Sports Cup final
Coningsby 1, Croft
United 3 (after extra time, score after 90
minutes 1-1) Croft United came back from behind to record the
‘double’ of Premier Division champions and Sports Cup winners when they came
up against Coningsby at Boston Town’s ground on another wet and miserable
night. Coningsby gave their opponents a scare with the opening goal after
eight minutes when the hard working Steve Brown hooked home a superb shot from
the edge of the box when there seemed little danger. Croft struggled to get
into a rhythm early on but they did go close seven minutes later when Lee
Orrey laid the ball back for Mark Lovelace. But his fierce drive was straight
at keeper Andrew Carr. It was Carr again who came to his side’s rescue with a
brave save at the feet of Kurt Crossley on 20 minutes. Croft were getting
into their stride now and Scott Hutchinson’s surging run took him deep into
Coningsby territory before a superb Matt Lucas tackle saved the day. Jack
Smith then sent a long range shot just wide of an upright before Matt Lucas
went close at the other end with a header following a Steve Brown free-kick.
Carl Wall missed a good chance to extend his team’s lead when he fired over
after Nick Maddison had palmed out a corner. Kurt Crossley found room down
the right hand side of the Coningsby box but his low drive went straight into
the midriff of the keeper. Carr was again called into action just before the
break when he dived low down to keep out a Jack Smith free kick. Coningsby
had the first chance in the second half when Brown and Wall linked up before
Maddison pushed out the cross to Lucas who shot high over the bar. Coningsby
striker Dave Hone was cautioned 10 minutes into the second period before his
opposing striker Lee Orrey brought the scores level three minutes later when
he shrugged off two challenges and fired home a powerful shot high into the
net past a bewildered Andrew Carr. Kurt Crossley missed a golden chance to
put Croft ahead after seventy minutes when Mark Lovelace set him up but the flank-man
somehow missed the target from close in. Croft again went close as Lovelace
had a free-kick deflected over and Lee Orrey headed a loose ball onto the
crossbar. Coningsby threatened twice in the closing stages as first, Jimmy
Wayman produced a fine run and low cross which was deflected for a corner
before veteran midfielder, Tony Mumford almost grabbed a last-gasp winner in
the final seconds when he cut in from the left but Maddison was smartly down
to save his low drive at the foot of the post. The match then went into extra
time. And within five minutes, Croft were ahead when Mark Lovelace sent a
screamer of a shot into the top right-hand corner from just outside the box.
Maddison was called upon to save at the feet of Dave Hone after Matt Lucas
had lofted a ball forward before Croft made the game safe with a third goal
when Steve Murphy headed home from a corner. It was Murphy again who almost
added another in the second period of extra time but his effort just cleared
the crossbar and just before the end Andrew Carr made a fine save from Adam
Broome. The man of the match award went to Croft United’s Scott Hutchinson. |
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May 5 Cropley’s Suzuki Premier Division A midweek victory at home to Wrangle United meant Croft
United would be presented with the Premier Division championship trophy at
Gedney Drove End on Saturday providing they could produce a winning
performance. Unfortunately they were unable to do so as Gedney were unable to
raise a side owing to a lack of players. So league chairman, Roger Gell was
forced to postpone his presentation for a few days – not an ideal way to end
the league campaign. Luckily Croft have the Sports Cup final to look forward
to at Boston Town’s ground on Thursday night (May 10), kick-off 7.30 p.m. so
the trophy could well be presented to them before the kick-off. An emergency
management committee decision should ratify the awarding of the three points
to Croft, which is the usual outcome of such a situation. There is a touch of
sadness in Croft’s triumph in that Roy Smith wasn’t there to witness his
beloved team’s magnificent achievement – the side will, no doubt, be
dedicating their success to Roy, a much respected figure at the club. Goals
from Lee Orrey, who scored twice, Mark Lovelace and Leroy Medina secured the
three points against Wrangle. The visitors hit back with a goal from Tim
Bell. On the same night Billinghay Athletic defeated Gedney
Drove End at home by the narrow margin of 1-0. Billinghay Athletic blew any
outside chance of snatching the title away from Croft when Skegness Town
Reserves held them at home in a 1-1 scoreline. Swineshead entertained Wrangle United in their final
league game and both sides produced chances in an evenly contested opening
period before the home side opened the scoring 10 minutes before the break
when Benn Houghton’s glancing header from his dad’s cross found the net.
Swineshead were the more determined outfit after the break but a number of
chances went begging with narrow misses and striking the woodwork. A great
goal from substitute Robert Snaith put Swineshead 2-0 in front when he teed
up the ball before crashing home a 20-yard shot in off the underside of the
crossbar on 83 minutes. Benn Houghton completed the scoring four minutes
later when he ran through to score following good work from Scott Hempsall.
Final score 3-0. Cropley’s Suzuki Division Two Like Croft United, Division Two champions, Freiston were
left without a game on the final Saturday when Black Bull were unable to
field a side for their home fixture. Runners-up, Coningsby Reserves ended their season on a
winning note when they recorded a 1-0 away win at Mareham United. A Martin Durrant goal was enough to give Kirton Town
Reserves victory when they entertained Park United at their Graves Park
ground. Cropley’s Suzuki Division Three Wrangle United Reserves clinched promotion to Division
Two with a convincing 5-0 home win against Billinghay Athletic Reserves. Paul
Alexander scored twice while Jimmy Britton, Brendon Barnes and Lloyd
Sanderson all got on the scoresheet. Friskney’s Pete Holland was the first to admit that his
side were a tad lucky to have taken maximum points against lowly Park United
Reserves. After Daniel Redford had struck a post for Friskney Neil Allen put
the home side ahead before Park levelled the scores through Thomas Limb
before half time. Perrie Dale had also missed a first half penalty for the
home side. The second half saw Park produce some fine football but their good
work was undone by some disappointing finishing. Several times they broke
through the Friskney rearguard to leave their attackers on one-on-ones with
the keeper but unfortunately the visitors failed to capitalise. At the other
end Jed Stainton showed his opponents how to find the net when he popped up
with the winning goal in the 75th minute. Final score was 2-1. Fosdyke Charity Shield Fosdyke 5, Holbeach Bank 5 (Holbeach Bank won 5-4 on penalties) An entertaining match took place at Fosdyke last Saturday
where Holbeach Bank were the visitors for the inaugural Charity Shield event.
Despite the warm conditions both sides started off at quite a pace with
end-to-end football flowing up and down the pitch. Fosdyke took the lead
through Dave Whalley only to be pegged back 10 minutes later. Fosdyke then
conceded a penalty, which the Bank converted for a 2-1 lead before a further
strike from the visitors provided them with a comfortable two-goal interval
lead. Things got worse for Fosdyke in the second half as they proved more
than charitable allowing Holbeach to storm into a 5-1 lead before a goal from
Andy Brown gave the home side a glimmer of hope. Holbeach Bank then
introduced legend Barry Ingham to the action and his influence had a dramatic
effect on allowing Fosdyke back into the match and they levelled the scores
at 5-5 with the unstoppable Andy Brown plundering a further three goals. The
game was well controlled by referee Sammy Shortland. The match was finally
settled with a shoot-out that the Bank won 5-4 on penalties. The game itself
and the subsequent raffle raised £226.04 for the clubs nominated charity –
the Sue Ryder Care Home, Thorpe Hall. Thanks went to Charlie and Julie of the
Ship Inn for hosting the after-match event and refreshments. |
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