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Cropley’s Suzuki Boston Sunday League

January Reports 2005-2006

Report for matches played on Sunday January 29

Sharman Burgess Sunday Cup

The game of the day in the competition was contested between Park Avenue Athletic and Lord Nelson. The Nelson came away as victors. Park were missing four regular players through injury but took nothing away from the strong Nelson side. Paul Barker fired the home side into the lead but it was the Nelly who went in at half-time with a 2-1 lead. The Nelson came back strongly after going a goal down and equalised through a thunderbolt from Jimmy Britton and strike partner Brendan Barnes after a mazy run. In the second half Nelson increased the lead to 4-1 thanks to another two goals from Britton to complete his hat trick. But then Park hit back with two goals. First James Hardy netted. Then Park were then awarded a penalty and Danny Keal stepped up but blasted wide. Keal then made amends for the miss. In a muddy centre he carried the ball forward fully 20 yards skilfully bypassing the Nelson defenders and firing home in spectacular style. The Nelson were in determined mood, though, and after re-grouping they scored again through John Boy Rutherford to secure progress through to the semi-finals on a 5-3 scoreline. Referee Mick Brader had an excellent game in the middle.

It looked like there could have been a shock on the cards for the Napoleon when Boston College went 1-0 up after 20 minutes through Dean Seiner. It took more time for the Nap to settle down into their rhythm. But after the goal the home side stepped up a gear and soon equalised with a Mark Lovelace strike. Gavin Marshall should have put the Nap 2-1 up but failed to hit the target and the score remained at 1-1 until the second half. Both sides were guilty of missing chances in the second period until good work by Matt Price found Lovers who rounded the keeper for his second goal. The Vaughan brothers took control in the midfield and it was good play from them that led to the third goal as Paul Vaughan found Lovers in the six-yard area — and he made no mistake to fire home. The game was well controlled by Helen Fulcher-Ward.

The other two games were postponed due to frozen pitches. The league’s officials have now re-arranged the cup games for next week, causing an adjustment to the fixtures for next weekend as well.

Workforce Unlimited Division One

The New Castle moved into second place in the table with a convincing 10-0 victory over Lincoln Lane. Michael Gardner put the visitors in front after five minutes with a well-taken goal but Lane put the Castle under pressure and Dowse made an important save before Kev Bushell made it 2-0 with a spectacular overhead kick. Then Jamie Hicks made it 3-0 with a long-range rocket. The home side were reduced to 10 men through a handball offence and Michael Gardner scoring from the spot to give the Castle a 4-0 half-time lead. The second half was all one-way traffic, Dave Willis made it 5-0 when scoring from close range. Kev Bushell made it 6-0 with a powerful header from a Gardner corner. Stacey Ruck hit the seventh before the outstanding Wayne Beeson netted a hat-trick to complete the rout.

Report for matches played on Sunday January 22

Workforce Unlimited Premier Division

In their game against Duke of York, it was lowly Park Avenue who had the ball in the net first through Simon Collins — only to be ruled offside. The game turned in favour of the Duke. A defensive blunder by Park led to Andy Brown opening the score on the half hour and a second goal from Gav Bell followed on the stroke of half time, slotting into an empty net after rounding the keeper. Straight from the re-start another error allowed Bell to complete his brace when latching on to a loose ball and making no mistake when firing home. Ten minutes later and it was 4-0 with Daley Richardson scoring his first for the club. Then, at last, some joy for Athletic as substitute Matthew Bates’ precision pass found Danny Keal. He cut the ball back for Paul Barker to score, but almost immediately Duke netted their fifth and Richardson his second. It followed a fine run down the wing and ended when he cut inside to smash the ball home. Danny Keal scored Park’s second after some good work from Callum McDonald. But Andy Brown rounded off the scoring making it six before the final whistle. Ben Parkinson had a fine game for the Duke in the middle of the park with most of the play coming through him.

Nortoft bounced back from their heavy defeat of last week being on the right side of a 5-2 scoreline against Golden Lion — earning them their first league win of the season. The first half was a close affair with Nortoft’s defence in sterling form reducing the Lions to long-range efforts — but on two occasions the Lions did score courtesy of Nick Bishop and Richard Wightman. Nortoft hit back through a Marcus Chester tap-in and a Jason Osborne penalty to go in at half time level pegging. After the break, Nortoft stunned the Golden Lion with further strikes from Chester and Dave Donohoe. Osborne also converted a second penalty later on in the game.

Napoleon consolidated their lead at the top of the division with a 4-1 win over Boston College. Mark Wakefield and Peter Sutton scored a goal apiece in the first 45 minutes to give the visitors a 2-0 half time lead. New signing Sutton completed his brace after the break and substitue Lovas Laszlo also found the back of the net. Richard Borrill hit College’s consolation goal in a game that was dominated by the league leaders.

The Magnet were unable to field a team for their game against Lord Nelson – only able to field six on the day!

Workforce Unlimited Division One

Britannia Rangers lost more ground on leaders Star Inn (Sibsey) following their 2-2 draw. Carpenters Arms opened the scoring after 15 minutes when Dex Wilson latched onto a loose ball and lobbed the keeper. Karl Melton levelled the scores with a brilliant solo effort before the break and he scored again soon after the restart after some good team work. The Brit held onto their lead until the 85th minute — the Carps deservedly equalising with a goal from sub Sean Walsh that belied his age! A deft turn in the box giving him the space to slot the ball into the near corner. The final score was 2-2.

The Star Inn (Sibsey) were able to field a stronger team this week and Lincoln Lane suffered as a result, losing 6-1 — although the scoreline suggests it was easier than it actually was as the Lane put up a valiant battle! New signing Glenn Hislop came on in the second half and hit his first hat-trick for the club and Paul Wroot, Ashley Laurence and Paul Burrell also scored to pile on the misery for the Lane boys.

Report for matches played on Sunday January 15

Workforce Unlimited Division One

Britannia Rangers recovered well after falling 2-0 behind in their game against Lincoln Lane. Chris North netted twice within the first 20 minutes but a spirited comeback led to the home side scoring four goals to take all three points. Lincoln Lane will be disappointed not to get at least a point out of the game. Micky Rawson hit two and Kev Manning and Tom Ratley one apiece for the home side. Ian Brookes completed the Lane’s scoring from the penalty spot just before the final whistle.

In a good tempered game Eagle Harvesters dominated the first half against Carpenters Arms but had nothing to show for it as the teams went in level at half time. The Carps restricted the Eagle to long range efforts. The Eagle took the lead early in the second half, Jamie Lawson beating his man and drilling a cross into the area only for a Carps player to turn it into his own net. The Eagle increased their lead when Duncan Browne fired home after good work from Chris Lawson and Alex Tilley. A defensive and goalkeeping mix-up allowed the Carps back into the game with Pete Coonan getting his name on the scoresheet, setting up a tense finish. However, Gary Ling raced clear and lobbed the keeper to kill off the game for Eagle. The Carps never gave up and referee Ross Muirhead again had an excellent game.

High-flyers the Star Inn (Sibsey) came unstuck against a solid New Castle side. With the Star struggling for players through injury and suspension they started the game with only 10 men—mainly of the mature variety! The Castle attacked confidently and soon took a 2-0 lead and increased their advantage to 3-0 midway through the first half. The Star pulled one back from the penalty spot – Paul Burrell converting – with a Castle defender lucky to only receive a yellow for a blatant foul on his opponent. An extra veteran arrived just before the break for the Star to make up the numbers, but the New Castle were too much for the ageing Star players and they scored three more in the second period to give them a 6-1 victory.

Dixie Deane Memorial Cup

The Duke scored three times in the first half without reply against a unusually lackluster Boston College side. The two teams were quite evenly matched but the Duke’s superior firepower was the difference. Andy Brown scored the first two with some good finishing. Next came Luke Brittain with a solo effort – taking the ball past three players, he then stumbled but recovered well to slot home. It was 3-0 at half time. In the second half the College showed more spirit but woeful finishing saw them only score once through Dan Cole – and this in the 85^th minute. Before that the Duke had already completed their scoring, Brown completing a hat-trick. Steve Melady and Nick Sylvester both had a solid game at the back for the Duke.

Magnet Tavern were able to field a stronger side than of late, seeing a welcome return of the Stukins brothers, and they dominated their game against a weakened Golden Lion side. The Lion started and ended the game with 10 men – even though they managed to increase to 11 men just before the break. Stuart Beeson hit one either side of the interval for the home side. Magnet’s goals came at regular intervals and they ran out convincing 11-2 winners. Scorers were Paul Clarke, Lee Dakin, Alexandre Silva (2), Richard Stukins (6) and substitute Daniel Millar scored his first goal for the club as well.

A younger, fitter Park Avenue side dominated for the majority of theit tie against Lord Nelson. Half time came with the visitors leading 2-0 after defensive lapses by a ragged Nelson back line. First veteran Allan Cochrane beat the offside trap, latching onto a good through ball from Troy Thomas. The second goal came when Glen Smith hit a perfect ball into the path of Danny Keal who made no mistake to slot home. The Nelly later came more into the game, hitting a post, but they were constantly stretched by the speedy Park forwards. Philip Bell in the Nelson goal came to the rescue in numerous one-on-ones but was unable to keep the Park strikers at bay. Final score was 5-1 in favour of Park Avenue. Danny Keal and substitutes Matthew Bates and Simon Collins all hit one apiece. Ben Newton scored the Nelson’s only goal of the game.

It seemed just like a stroll in the park for Napoleon Sunday against strugglers Nortoft. Some good play and hard work saw the Nap put 12 past them. The half-time score was 5-0 and they hit a further seven after the break. The Nap’s man of the match, Leroy Medina scored four well-taken goals. Full credit to Nortoft as they made a couple of inspired runs down the flank, but poor finishing let them down. Nap’s other scorers were Mark Wakefield, Steven Murphy, Lovas Laszlo, Ty Fravigar (with a wicked corner shot that curled just inside the far post), Paul Vaughan (2) and Mark Lovelace (2).

Report for matches played on Sunday January 8

Lincs Sunday Cup

The opening games of the New Year in the Boston Sunday League contain a mixed bag of goodies — the pick of them being round four of the Lincs Sunday Cup. Here, last season’s beaten finalists Fabrenco (defeated by Magnet Tavern on that occasion) were again conquered by a Boston side.

This time it was Napoleon Sunday who went through to the quarter-finals with a narrow 3-2 victory which took until the last five minutes of extra time to secure! The home side started brightly enough by opening the scoring within two minutes of the game kicking off. Lee Orrey rounded the keeper to score. But in a seesaw first half the visitors equalised soon after following some poor defending.

Within 10 minutes both teams had won and converted penalties — with no arguments from either side. Jack Smith scored for the home team. Ricky Lovelace got a hand to Fabrenco’s penalty but the pace saw the ball hit home. Just before the break the visitors were reduced to 10 men through elbow contact as the half ended with the scores level at 2-2.

The second half began with the Nap trying to take advantage of the extra man. But they could not break through a stubborn Fabrenco defence. Both goalkeepers were on form, pulling off some fine saves to keep the scores level.

Both teams made substitutions to provide fresh legs. But to no avail. The score remained level and extra time began.

The Nap began to pile on the pressure but poor finishing let them down while Medina came close and Laszlo saw his shot turned away. It looked like penalties were beckoning — and indeed one duly arrived. Orrey went down in a heap — a bit too easily for the referee’s liking. But the ball still reached the centre of a box where Laszlo was felled and another spot-kick was awarded. Again, Smith converted coolly to break Fabrenco’s dreams five minutes from the end. Man in the middle Mick Brader expertly controlled the game.

Napoleon: R Lovelace, J Vaughan, L Christy, M Price, J Smith, P Vaughan, D Stupple, L Laszlo, T Fravigar, S Lamming, L Orrey. Subs: L Medina, M Wiltshire

The Nap now face a tough away tie against Grimsby outfit Jubilee Inn, the game to be contested on Sunday February 5.

Workforce Unlimited Premier Division

Golden Lion thought they had done enough to secure all three points against Park Avenue — until Danny Keal popped up 10 minutes from the end to earn the visitors a draw. Park had earlier taken the lead 40 minutes in, Callum McDonald driving in from a corner only to see the Lions equalise 10 minutes after the break from another corner — this time Andrew Creasey being the scorer. Soon afterwards, the Lion took the lead and managed to hold it for a good spell. Close to the end of the game a good through ball found Paul Barker in a one on one with

the Lion keeper who made a great save, only to see the ball rebound to Keal to grab a share of the points.

Workforce Unlimited Division One

With their closest contenders being held to a draw, Star Inn (Sibsey) stretched their lead at the top of the table to seven points — although they didn’t have it all their own way with Railway playing some good competitive football. Paul Burrell made no mistake from the penalty spot to score the only goal in the first 45 minutes. Railway deservedly equalised soon after the break and Burrell completed his brace to restore the home side’s lead. David Harker completed the scoring to seal the 3-1 victory. Young Richard Thorold took the whistle and received tremendous praise.

The New Castle might still be in fourth spot but make no mistake of their intentions to gain promotion at the first attempt — as they held second placed Axe and Cleaver to a 1-1 scoreline. Now, a victory from their game in hand would see them leapfrog over the Axe into the runner-up position. While the New Castle started brightly, it was the Axe’s Carl Wall who broke the deadlock after 20 minutes with a great 25-yarder. Stacey Ruck and Dion Roberts went close for the home side but the half time score remained at 1-0. The Castle took more control after the re-start, Pete Cook saving well from Scott Hutchinson and Michael Gardner. The home side laid siege to the Axe goal and a Jordan Dixon free kick set up Hutchinson to score a deserved equaliser. Credit was given to Referee Ross Muirhead who kept a good game flowing. He in turn praised the two sides, saying “it was a cracking game and credit to both teams — a draw being the fair result.”

Dixie Deane Memorial Cup

Duke of York started their game against Magnet with only nine players and thought they would be up against it.

But they set their stall out as early as 30 seconds after a through ball found Andy Brown one on one with keeper Barry Kilmore. And he scored with a low drive. After 15 minutes the Duke saw two more men join the field of play and they soon got their second goal with Ben Brittain scoring after a good long run. The Duke were then forced to withdraw their goalie through injury. Luke Perkins donned the keeper’s jersey. With no further goals the score at half time was 2-0. The Duke hit three without reply after the re-start, through Ben Parkinson, Jamie Kuhn (two, one a penalty). Magnet were also awarded a penalty and hit home for their consolation goal. After that, though, Andy Brown grabbed two more to complete a hat-trick and the Magnet saw Kilmore dismissed for handling outside the box.

Stout defending by Nortoft saw them hold off the Lord Nelson in an ebb-and-flow Dixie Deane tie played at Rosebery Avenue. Nortoft took a two goal lead midway through the first half after the Nelson rear guard went AWOL — Dean Stevens in his first game back after eight weeks out with a broken toe hit a header from a corner and Chris Massingham made it two from just 10 yards out with a left footed drive. Nelson didn’t sit back, though, despite the deficit and rained constant pressure on the Nortoft defence. But poor finishing let the visitors down. They were finally rewarded for their efforts with a fine goal from youngster Ben Newton and a penalty from Brendan Barnes. But a rare second half breakaway saw Nortoft pinch the points with an Elton Dobson header.

Workforce Unlimited Shield

Carpenters Arms will now face Axe and Cleaver in round two after defeating Lincoln Lane 5-2 on Sunday. Lincoln Lane started off the brighter of the two sides and after just two minutes they opened the scoring through Ian Brookes with a good 25-yard shot. The Carps responded quickly with a tap-in goal for Dex Wilson after he followed up a Sam Duff shot. Wilson then guided the Carps into a 2-1 lead when he beat one defender and deftly lobbed the oncoming Lane Keeper. It was soon 3-1 when “Crazyboy” Chris Marshall flicked in a Kev Woods corner. Five minutes from half time Wilson completed a first half hat-trick when he rifled home. However the game was not over and just before the half-time whistle blew, Brookes completed his brace for the home side with a penalty given for handball. Lane began the second half 4-2 down and they nearly cut the deficit on a couple of occasions. But the game was made safe for the Carpenters Arms when Pete Coonan blasted home after a good exchange between Wilson and Duff for a final score of 5-2.