Bracknell Town & District Sunday Football League
Match reports for all divisions on 5th October 08

1st Division

Woodley Hammers took on The Metropolitan in worsening conditions on a wet day. The Metropolitan dominated the possession of the play but could not finish their chances and ended up losing out to Woodley 2-1. Neal Robinson and Rob Timbers scoring for Woodley with Wayne Carter on target for The Metropolitan.

FC Priestwood were out shot against opponents Winkfield Sports as the visitors took the points away with a 2-1 win. Adam Smith scored for the home side whilst Adam Sharpe and Anthony Wilkinson gave Sports the victory.

FC Diligent put in an outstanding performance in the 2nd half to see off opponents Sunninghill Athletic 7-1. Diligent led 1-0 at the interval but Sunninghill went to pot in the 2nd half as the home side netted a further 6 goals to the tally, whilst conceding only once in the game. Matt Davis (3), Richard Bland (2), Mark Parnell and Jack Steadman all scored for Diligent, with Steve Mahoney netting a consolation goal for Sunninghill.

Keltar Old Boys were seen off by the advances of Rides United as the home side fell foul of a 5-1 score line. Adam Lee netted the goal for Keltar, but this was not enough as the visitors scored through Ashley Partridge (2), Kevin Partridge, Adam Phillips and a 35yard effort from Rob Jackson.

Wokingham Wanderers changed things up by playing some new players this week and were outgunned despite their efforts by Finchampstead Athletic Sunday Res 2-1. Chris Hillsdon headed home the solitary goal for Wanderers, but Ian Rose and Anthony Parsons made sure that Finch took away all 3 points from the fixture.

2nd Division

Woodley Hammers started as they meant to continue by scoring within the opening minute with a half way line lob against opponents AFC Dukes. This goal put doubt in the minds of the Dukes players and further mistakes were inevitable. Woodley continued dominating throughout the game and ran home eventual 5-1 winners with Joe Ward (2), Adam Richardson, Charlie Gale and Ian Sellers all scoring. Andy Frazer netted the consolation for Dukes.

3M saw off the advances of Finchampstead Athletic Sunday A to win the fixture 1-0 with Martin Earl netting the solitary goal of the game.

Ashridge Park and BMW cancelled each other out in what was definitely a game of two halves. Ashridge took the lead and the goals in the 1st half as Sean McAllister and Ben Pile gave the home side a 2-0 lead at the interval. Into the 2nd half and roles were reversed as Matt Ayres and Alex Couto grabbed goals for BMW in this fight back to level the game at 2-2 before the final whistle.

Dukes Head put in a commanding 1st half performance to help win the match 4-2 against The Old Manor. Dukes led from the off and went in to the break 4-0 up with goals from Daniel McCloud (2), John Wright and Stuart Halliday. The Manor managed to pull back a couple of goals in the 2nd half through Billy Golding and Paul Grady, but they couldn’t push on any further to chip away at the goal difference.

FC Fernhill outshot and outplayed opponents AFC Woodcutters as the home side ran away with the points in a 6-1 win. Fernhill scorers were Sam Whiting and Ben Knight whom both grabbed hat tricks for their side.

Prince and Bracknell Galaxy played out a tough contest with Galaxy just edging out the home side for the points. Steve Champion and Craig Newell scored for the visitors, whilst Jay Barkes was on target for Prince. Final score 2-1 to Bracknell Galaxy.

4th Division

William Twigg Res and Loddon Valley Rangers were the only sides to compete in this league today, and it was the Twigg whom came away with the points in a 7-1 victory. Danny Green (2), Paul Cousins, John Mulholland, Bill Morten, Mark Murphy and Billy Doherty all scored for Twigg, with Glenn Wheeler getting the solitary goal for Rangers.

Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup 1st Round

Green Man took on the winners of last years competition in that of Stevie B’s from Reading. Green Man felt the full weight of the attack from the visitors as they crashed out of the cup 6-1 with Paul Davis grabbing the solitary goal. The tally could have been higher if not for the Green Man keeper being on form.

Winkfield also take an early bath from the cup as opponents Bulmershe Old boys took the game 3-2. James Ewart and Ryan Coupland netting the goals for Winkfield.

Athletico Priestwood travelled to Reading for their fixture against Southside (Reading) and were treated to a trip to the 2nd round as they saw off the home side 2-1. Danny Wing and Mike Gooch sending the Bracknell side through with goals for Priestwood.

Bagshot Road looked down and out against Richfield Rovers as the away side led the game 3-1 from early on. It took a spirited comeback and a 25 yard volley to turn things around for the home side as they eventually won the game 4-3 with strikes from Danny Chambers (3) and Dan Lewendon.

The result tells its own story as Bracknell Manics exit the cup as Old Windsor FC scored 11 times without reply to see off the Bracknell side 11-0.

William Twigg look on form to attempt the repeat the trophy win of 2006 as they started with a comprehensive 8-0 win against Shinfield British Legion. Gary Sergeant (5) and Scott Williams (3) grabbing the all important goals for the home side.

Finchampstead Athletic were seen off in round 1 by opponents Woodley Saints with a score of 3-1 to the visitors.

Berks & Bucks Junior Trophy 1st Round

Syngenta progress to round 2 after seeing off FC Muchachos de Bracknell 4-0. With 2 goals in each half, Syngenta looked on top from the offset, whilst Muchachos could not find their shooting boots again this week. Shane Ogle (2), John Collinson and Pete Attenborough all scored for the home side.

Cable & Wireless dominated Brewery Tap from the first whistle at Kings Meadow. Man of the match Craig Murphy grabbed a first half hat-trick, including one from the penalty spot as Cable overawed the Reading side. The away team were 5 goals up at half time, thanks to strikes from Craig Murphy (3), Tim Lynam and Mark Minors. Andrew King was also instrumental in midfield, with some excellent distribution to hard working wide men Alex Turton and Steven Herd. The home side managed to get a fortunate consolation halfway through the second half, as the ball cannoned off a Cable defender and went into the top corner to the despair of goalkeeper Steve Close. However, it was the Bracknell side that were to have the last say, with Keith Halifax slotting home from 6 yards. Final score, Brewery Tap 1, Cable & Wireless 6.

Rides Utd Res capitalised on 2 early goals to see off an under performing Birch team at cantley park. Rides took the lead in the opening minutes as Gareth Wills netted from close range. Shortly after, Mark Smith lobbed the Birch keeper from 25 yards to double the lead. Birch hit back just before the half as Simon Edwards crossed from the by-line for Charlie Turner to slide through and hit the back off the net from close range to take the half time score to 2-1. Into the 2nd half and Rides further worked the Birch back line and were rewarded as Mark Smith and John Downes added to the tally, capitalising upon defensive mistakes with close range strikes to stretch the lead to 4-1. Birch had a penalty awarded with 10 minutes left, but the Rides keeper duly saved the spot kick and summed up a poor showing from the home side. Rides continue into round 2 with a rightful 4-1 win.

Red Star could not see off the advances from visitors Leaders as they bombarded the Red Star back line in a 7-0 win. Danny Baker (2), Tom Hobbs (2), Richard Massingham, Andy Wells and Robert Wilcox all scored for Leaders in this very one sided affair.

Winkfield Res travelled to Caversham AFC and came away with a win in difficult conditions. The game finished 3-3 at full time with Chris Hill netting a hat trick. Extra time was played and still no winner could be decided as the score ended 4-4 with Kevin Delaney getting the goal. Into Penalties, and it was a case of pot luck for a passage to round 2. Fortunately for the visitors their keeper was on the ball and managed to stop a stop kick so that Winkfield could take a 5-4 penalty win in this match.

Bracknell Manics Res saw off The Bridge to progress to round 2 with a score of 2-1. John Brussell and Chris Mitchell netted for Manics in this dominating performance, with Henry Abrahamian grabbing the man of the match title for Manics.

Queens Head saw off the Windsor Warriors 3-0 as Kieron Painter grabbed a hat trick for the Bracknell side in this close game.

Keephatch Park also progress as they outgunned opponents Maidenhead Revolution 6-3 with strikes from Liam Davies (4), Andy Chill and Matt Whale.

Finchampstead Athletic Sunday A bow out of the trophy as Chalfont Park overcame the home side 3-0.

Warfield United make way for AFC Beechfleet to progress as the visitors saw off the home side 3-1. Nick Sheers was on target for Warfield, but this was not enough for the home side to progress. James Knight gets Man of the Match for Warfield United.

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