Athletico
Priestwood v Green Man Sunday
at Bracknell Town FC, kick off 7:45.
Teams
:-
Athletico Priestwood…
Manager – Nigel Clayton.
Daniel Ray, James Craske, Jamie Musgrove, Lee Tiedman (capt), Darren
Barton-Taylor, Daniel Wing, Carl Withers, Shane Levey, Michael Gooch,
Matthew Davis, Callum Whitty.
Subs – Harry Levey, Alec Engeron, Gary Collins, Andy Reason.
Green Man Sunday...
Manager – Scott Rodgers.
Starting eleven – Christopher Hurley, David Matthews, Nick
Matthews, Tom McGuire, James McClurg (capt), Danny Russell, Matthew
Williams, Michael Brewster, Adam Paris, Craig Sayers, James Rodgers.
Subs – Joe Young, Marc Adams, Paul Daines, Darren Kettle,
Justin McClurg.
Officials
:-
Referee – Steve Sherry.
Assistant Referees – Terry Coates & Tom Slaughter.
4th Official – Steve Borham.
1st
Half :-
Having won the toss, Green Man elected to kick off in the start
of this cup final. With nerves a plenty during the opening of the
match, the ball was played back and forth for a few minutes. Athletico
were awarded a free kick near to the centre circle which was lofted
into the penalty area, but cleared for a corner. The subsequent
corner was cleared by the Green Man defence. On 5 minutes, Green
Man centre back Nick Matthews slid for a challenge against winger
Callum Whitty of Priestwood and was left injured due to a high challenge
on the players shin. Unfortunately for Nick this meant a quick end
to his night and a trip to hospital to evaluate the injury.
Darren
Kettle replaced the injured centre half and urged the side to cool
down after the challenge bought a few altercations between the sides.
Having been spurred on by the loss of a key player, Green Man pressed
the Priestwood back line and after spurning a few opportunities
James McClurg slotted a neat pass through to Danny Russell in the
box, upon which he was fouled, leaving the referee with no option
but to award the Green Man a penalty with 15 minutes played. Michael
Brewster stepped up and slotted the ball into the bottom right of
the net, only for the ref to demand a re-take. Brewster didn’t
fluster and placed the shot into the same corner ensuring his side
took a 1-0 lead.
With
20 minutes gone the Green Man keeper Christopher Hurley mis kicked
a clearance which landed at the feet of Priestwood striker Shane
Levey 25 yards from goal, with his attempt failing to hit the target.
Shortly after, a mistake by Darren Kettle of the Green Man lead
to Callum Whitty being clear on goal, but 8 yards out he lifted
the ball clear of the crossbar as the onrushing keeper approached.
Green Man almost took a 2-0 lead as a scuffle in the box finally
got cleared off the line by Priestwood keeper Daniel Ray. With 35
minutes gone, Daniel Wing finished a solo run with a superb left
foot shot toward the top left corner of the Green Man goal, only
for Chris Hurley to touch the ball around the post with the tips
of his fingers.
Both
sides now opening up several chances to score during the run in
to the half time whistle. On 40 minutes, Priestwood were awarded
a free kick 20 yards from goal nearing the corner of the box. Carl
Withers stepped up and lofted the ball over the wall and into the
bottom left corner of the Green Man goal to give Priestwood the
equaliser at 1-1. Having been stunned by the free kick, Green Man
had to soak up a bit of pressure and looked sure to concede another
after Daniel Wing rounded the defence, only to see his shot strike
the bar. This was the final effort of the half as the ref blew for
the interval.
2nd
Half :-
FWith
50 minutes played Priestwood were awarded a corner, which was played
across the box. The ball was going to and fro until Matthew Davis
got his head to the ball from 4 yards and struck the back of the
net, giving Priestwood a 2-1 advantage. Priestwood kept up the pressure
on the Green Man back line for around 10 minutes looking for a further
goal, but challenges from James Rodgers and David Matthews kept
the ball out of the area. Green Man striker Danny Russell was then
challenged off the ball inside the Priestwood box, only for the
ref to wave the play on. Shortly after, Michael Gooch of Priestwood
had a one on one opportunity with the Green Man keeper only for
a sliding challenge to see the danger pass. With 70 minutes gone,
Daniel Wing slotted the ball through to Michael Gooch whom slotted
the chance into the bottom left corner for a 3-1 lead.
From
the resulting kick off, Green Man pressed up field and with the
ball landing at the feet of Michael Brewster managed to pull a goal
back after a superb lob from 18 yards over the on rushing Priestwood
keeper. With the score at 3-2, Green Man started to throw their
all at the Priestwood back line, leading to several corners, one
of which was connected with by Danny Russell, only for Daniel Ray
in the net to save the opportunity. With the additional pressure
that Green Man was placing on Priestwood, gaps were left in the
defence. Shane Levey and LeeTiedman having opportunities which were
just wide of the mark. Matthew Davis wasn’t wide of the mark
though as his 85th minute chip from 18 yards evaded the clutches
of Chris Hurley and landed in the back of the net for a 4-2 Priestwood
lead.
Obviously
upset at this happening, Michael Brewster was sent from the pitch
for a 2nd bookable offence having shown his displeasure a the goal
being conceded. Green Man still fought on as James McClurg had a
neat one two with Matthew Williams, but McClurg shot just wide of
the mark. Shortly after, Referee Steve Sherry blew for full time
leaving Athletico Priestwood worthy 4-2 winners of the Bracknell
Town and District Sunday Football League’s Senior League Cup.
The teams were presented the trophies by league patron John Wood
(of John Wood sports).
A
special mention must go to Dave White and the ground staff at Bracknell
Town for preparing the pitch in preparation for the match after
the torrential rain on the Thursday. Additional thanks go to both
clubs whom provided assistance with getting the pitch ready on both
Thursday night and Friday morning.
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Premier
Division
Fresh from a senior cup final on Friday night, Green Man Sunday
and Athletico Priestwood were now doing battle to contest the Premier
League title. All 3 points required by Green Man, whilst a point
would be sufficient for Priestwood to gain the trophy. With the
play being end to end it could have been anybody’s match throughout,
but it was Priestwood whom shot the vital goal as Daniel Wing secured
all 3 points and the trophy for the away side in this 1-0 win. This
now sees Athletico Priestwood claim the League and Cup double for
the 2007/08 season. Congratulations go to all the players for a
well earned double win.
Wokingham
United finish their season on a high by beating Finchampstead Athletic
Sunday 3-1. Pat Selby (2) and Darren Thorne scoring for Wokingham,
whilst Ian Rose got the goal for the visitors.
1st
Division
Wokingham
Wanderers condemned AFC Dukes to the foot of the table as the home
side dominated in this match. Having scored 5 goals in the 1st half
through Paul Martin (4) and Tom Soane, AFC Dukes could do little
to prevent the events. Dukes did hit back early in the 2nd half,
but Wanderers then went on to net a further 3 goals by Dave Griffiths,
Simon Reip and Matt Pegg as the home side ran in comfortable 8-1
winners.
2nd
Division
Bracknell
Manics Res started this match against Woodley Hammers with a few
injuries, and it rightly showed as Woodley dominated the 1st half
hands down scoring 5 times without reply. After a stern talk at
the break, Manics did stem the flow of the Woodley attack to 1 further
goal but by then the damage had already been done. Giving Woodley
a 6-0 win was Graham Dew (2), Kevin Finlay, Richard Wallis, Rob
Timbers and an Own Goal from the Manics defence.
Queens
Head had a closely contested match against BMW, but the home side
didn’t capitalise on their chances as the away side did. Dave
Pye netted for Queens Head, whilst Rory McGill (2), Lino Machado
and Paul Sharman found the net for BMW. BMW were always a man down
due to injury but seemed to have the edge on the game throughout
as the 4-1 score line suggests.
3rd
Division
Sandhurst
Social took an early lead against Woodley Hammers Res when awarded
a free kick on the edge of the box, Richard Evans struck into the
top corner and with the help of the post found the net. Woodley
replied twice through Charlie Gale and Miles Baxter to take a lead
into half time. Sandhurst started bright in the second half but
could not find a break through. Woodley scored again via Adam Richardson
to open up a two goal lead. But Sandhurst fought back and got a
goal when a scramble in the box led to the ball at Richard Evans
feet and he smashed the ball across the goal for it to be deflected
in off a Woodley defender with 7 minutes left. A freak third goal
was scored when Graham Taylors tackle in the box went through the
keepers leg with the game already into stoppage time. Sandhurst
could have secured all 3 points when Adam Gillett went through but
a good save prevented a 4th goal. Final score 3-3.
New
Royal Saints have the summer to re-group after a crushing 9-0 defeat
at the hands of GMAC. GMAC dominated the play from start to finish
and Saints could not work any openings during the match. Steve Champion
(5), Kelvin May (2), Jason Parsons and a Daniel Howard penalty was
enough to see off the home side comfortably.
4th
Division
Cable
& Wireless stunned title contenders FC Fernhill as they shot
down the high flyers whom had one eye on this Fridays Junior Cup
Final. Steven Heard and Keith Halifax did the damage for Cable,
whilst Sam Whiting’s 30 yard free kick sailed into the Cable
net. Final score 2-1 to Cable & Wireless.
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