Bracknell Town & District Sunday Football League
Match reports for all divisions & cup matches on 4th October 09

Premier Division

Only 1 game in the Premier today and this was between Crowthorne (The Prince) and Bracknell Cavaliers Old Boys. An even contest throughout saw Crowthorne finish the game with only 9 men after having used all subs and picking up 2 injuries late in the 2nd half. Cavaliers could not take advantage of this though and the game ended 0-0. Paul Bowles picks up the man of the match award for Crowthorne.

2nd Division

Woodley Hammers strikers Daniel Townson and Joe Ward were the difference in the game against Finmchampstead Ath A as their goals saw the home side win the game 2-0. Finch were frustrated with the lack of ‘cutting edge’ up front but played a good game none the less. Liam Simpkins takes man of the match for Woodley.

3rd Division

Bracknell Manics Res didn’t turn up today for their match against AFC Beechfleet and were punished with a 4-0 defeat. Liam Sherry, Andy Sweet, David Clifford and Jonathon Clifford all netted for Beechfleet. Both sides would like to wish Steve Leakey a speedy recovery as he was taken away from the match by air ambulance.

Finchampstead Ath B took a 1-0 lead to the break against The Birch thanks to a low struck shot from Ross Latimer. The Birch levelled the scores early in the 2nd half as Jim Austin struck from range and hit the back of the Finch net. Pushing for a winner, The Birch were caught out on a counter attack and undone by Darren Scott as he put Finch back into the lead. With a final push for an equaliser, Birch were again outdone as Scott netted his 2nd of the match to give Finch all 3 points and a 3-1 victory.

Syngenta amassed some good passing football today and reaped the benefits with a 5-3 victory over Queens Head. John Taylor, John Fox, Shane Ogle and Solomon all got on the score sheet for Syngenta, with James Oliver, Sam Bateman and Dave Pye replying for and improved Queens Head side.

Warfield United and Victoria Arms played out an evenly contested game with the home side just coming out on top with a 1-0 win thanks to a strike from captain Richie Cohen. Joe Tickner takes man of the match for Warfield.

Inter maintain their 100% start as they saw off Winkfield Res this week with a 3-1 score line. Tom Hobbs, Wayne Sandy and David Bird netted for Inter with Andy Reddish grabbing the solitary goal for Winkfield.

Calfridus Wanderers also maintained their 100% start to the season with a comfortable 4-0 win against FC Muchachos at Calfridus Way. Calfridus dominated the opening exchanges, combining well down both flanks and forcing a number of corners. Some excellent deliveries from Gawain Espley from the right saw the home side go close before Tim Lynam flicked on a corner from the other flank and Alex Croxford arched his neck to loop the ball into the top corner for 1-0. Calfridus continued to exert their aerial superiority as a Dan Hobson flick-on saw Mark Minors crash a volley off the top of the bar, and it wasn't long until the lead was extended - Hobson finding space at the back post to head home another corner. Into the second half and Muchachos failed to really threaten the scoreline. Things remained at 2-0 as Calfridus lacked the killer instinct, instead launching a number of long-range efforts high of the goal. With ten minutes remaining, Croxford picked up the ball just inside the Muchachos area and curled a shot over the keeper to make sure of the win. Then, with the game drawing to a close, substitute James Batty made it 3 goals in as many games, heading home from close range from yet another excellent Espley corner.

4th Division

Ashridge Park Res seemed to control the majority of their game against AFC Farmer, but lady luck was with the Farmer as the sides played out a 2-2 draw. Dan Sharrat and Adam Shoesmith twice shot Ashridge into the lead, but goals from Dan Walker and Gareth Evans squared things up at 90 minutes.

Atletico Reading and Axfield had the score going to and fro throughout the match, but it was the home side whom came out on top 5-4 at the whistle. Jamie France, Kieron Wiefer, Andrew Nealon, Mark Sturgess and Chris Hurry all netted for Atletico, with James Lewasher (3) and Jord Mellis replying for Axfield.

Bracknell Badgers had the rub of the green as they absorbed a lot of pressure from Bracknell Rovers for 70 minutes and then unleashed with a trio of goals from Ray Merry, Steve Harrison and Jamie O Donald to win the game 3-0.

Dukes Head Res comfortably saw off FC Rapids 4-2 with Nick Bale, Paul Long and George Hobden (2) all scoring. Jamie Barnfield and Lee Sadler replied for FC Rapids.

Red Star hit the opposition for 6 again this week, but this time it was against FC Goose. Goose took the lead through Ryan Bloomfield, only then to fall apart and give a hat full of chances to Red Star, which left Chris Blow able to net a hat trick. Final score 6-1 to Red Star.

Rides Utd Res were outdone by top of the table Bagshot Road Res as the game finished 6-1 to Bagshot. Alan Matthias opened the scoring with a superb free kick from outside the box, with Josh Flynn, Wayne Harrison (2), Troy Whelan and veteran John Hindley rounding of the scoring for Bagshot. Paul Digby grabbed Rides solitary goal.

Berks & Bucks Junior Cup – Round 1

In an all Bracknell tie, 3M took on Bracknell Royals and although the home side opened the scoring it was Royals who went on to a 5-2 victory. Joe Atkinson and Mark Tyler netted for 3M whilst Chris Lancaster (2), R Sharon, L Westlake and S Hall replied for the winners.

AFC Dukes twice took the lead against Maidenhead Nomads Res but could not stop the visitors from netting the winning goal in a 3-2 score line. Andy Fraser converted a penalty in his final game with AFC Dukes, leaving Scott Riddlesworth to net the 2nd goal for the Bracknell side.

Ashridge Park cruised past opponents Meridian 5-1 to bag a place in the 2nd round. Goals came from Jon Austin (2), Luke Smith and James Clubbley (2).

Bracknell Galaxy have opponents Forest Park to thank for their passage into round 2 as the Reading side managed to net 2 own goals to assist Galaxy in a 4-2 victory. Jim Applegate and Steve Champion netted the other goals for Galaxy.

Rides United travelled to Reading to face up against County (Reading) and managed to come away from the game with a 4-2 victory thanks to goals from Mo Zagbani, Sean King, Steve Finchley and a 35 yard effort from Adam Porter.

FC A1 group were reduced to 9 men early in their match against FC Ole, but managed to battle through to a 4-4 result after leading until the final few minutes with Adam Cornell (3) and Sam Clarke netting the A1 goals. The game played through extra time and then went to penalties, upon which FC Ole took the victory.

FC Fernhill cruised to a 6-1 victory against Forest thanks to goals from Ben Knight (2), Sam Whiting, Kaine Paige, Rob Musson and Craig Masey.

FC Priestwood faced fellow Bracknell side Dukes Head, and it was the 2nd division side whom took the plaudits and progress into round 2 after a late extra time winning strike from Martin Stevens.

Finchampstead Ath Res bow out of the competition early as Kennet Vale saw off the challenge with a 4-1 victory. Luke Wallace grabbed the Finch solitary goal. Keephatch Park saw off Polish Social 3-2 to progress with goals from Liam Davies, Phil Tiernan and Adam Lawson.

The Old Manor dug deep and came from 2 goals down to force the game into extra time against North Ascot with a 3-3 score line. With little happening in extra time it was penalties to decide the winner. The Old Manor took the victory they deserved as they won the spot kicks 4-3.

Winkfield Sports and Royal Oak played a topsy turvy game, but it was the home side whom progress as Mark Brown netted the only goal for Winkfield in a 1-0 win.

Wokingham Wanderers were shot down early in their match against DC Steamers as after 30 minutes they found themselves 5-0 down. They did manage to grab a goal but could not stop the final score from ending 7-1 to Steamers.

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