Bracknell Town & District Sunday Football League
Match reports for all divisions & cup matches on 18th October 09

Premier Division

FC Diligent's great start to the season came to an abrupt end at the hands of Crowthorne this Sunday, with Crows running out 3-2 winners. Crowthorne started the stronger of the two sides and took a deserved lead on 15 minutes with a defensive error on Diligent's right gifting Matt Smith an easy tap in from close range. Diligent struck back when Sam Walters pace took him through on 23 minutes to drive in the equaliser with his 4th goal of the season. Crows responded and on 30 minutes a speculative low shot from Dale Clark from the edge of the box saw the ball nestling in Diligent's net. Some feisty tackling saw cautions on both sides before Joe Coleman was brought down in the Crows area. Big Matt Sershall calmly stroked home the equaliser from the spot, 2-2 half time. Diligent looked brighter in the second period and began to dictate the pace of the game, but were undone on the counter when Matt Smith broke away on 55 minutes to finish under pressure. Diligent pressed hard but could not find a third equaliser.

Winkfield conceded within the opening minutes against William Twigg Albion as Jamie Docherty opened the scoring and found the game difficult to get into after this shock start. Although the game stayed at 1-0 until the final 20 minutes, Winkfield could not pressure the Twigg goal and paid the price as Gary Sergeant netted a hat trick to finish the game 4-0 and re-take top spot in the division.

Wokingham United were undone as Athletico Priestwood struck back this week by winning the match 4-2. Pat Selby netted both Wokingham goals, but they could not stop Daniel Wing, Mike Gooch and Shane Levey (2) from taking all 3 points.

Woodley Hammers and Bracknell Manics battled hard, but it was the home side whom managed to take the points as Jack Shone netted for Hammers to win the game 2-1. Lee Blackman netted from the spot for Manics but despite the pressure placed upon the Hammers back line in the 2nd half, no further goals could be netted.

1st Division

BMW are struggling to field a full side but put up a good fight against Finchampstead Ath Res as the visitors left with all 3 points and a 5-3 win. Nathan Lightbody, Danny Marinovic and Rory McGill netted for BMW whilst Matt Barclay (2), Tim Gardner, Matthew Whittle and an Ian Rose penalty was enough to seal the game.

FC Fernhill return to winning ways after seeing off Rides United 4-0 this week. Rob Musson, Adam Emptage and Ben Knight (2) made sure of the points for the home side.

FC Priestwood were undone this week as opponents Bracknell Galaxy took the game to the home side and ended with a score of 2-1. Bernie McDonagh netted for Priestwood, whilst Daniel Howard and Andrew Woods made sure of the points for Galaxy.

Royal Oak capitalised upon Keephatch Park’s worst 45 minutes for some time as the home side went into overdrive in the 2nd half to win the game 5-1. Phil Tiernan netted for Keephatch and Andy Wells replied for Royal Oak in the first half, but it was Liam Day, Dan Money, Richard Massingham and Chris Graves that scored the goals during the 2nd half for Royal Oak.

2nd Division

3M shot into a 2-0 lead against Woodley Hammers Res as Adam Noble and John Edney hit the back of the net for the home side. Charlie Gale managed to halve the deficit for Hammers as his spot kick found the net just before the half time whistle. Hammers came out and dominated the 2nd half with Adam Richardson (2) and Joe Ward finding goal and finishing the match 4-2 to Woodley.

AC Woodcutters maintain their 100% start as this week they saw off Wokingham Wanderers 6-0. Richard Docherty (2), an own goal and man of the match Jamie Parsons netted a hat trick.

Ashridge Park took advantage of having an extra man for the final half hour as AFC Dukes finally went down 7-1 to the home side. Ashridge opened the scoring, but Scott Riddlesworth managed to even the scores before the break for Dukes. With the scores even, Dukes were then reduced to 10 men which is when the goals started flowing for Ashridge. Dan Sharrat (3), Ryan Millward, Scott Smith, Jon Austin, Adam Shoesmith all got on the score sheet for Ashridge.

Finchampstead Ath A were undone 4-0 by Dukes Head this week as the visitors hit the net with both Martin Stevens and Mark Reeves netting braces.

The Old Manor were not at the races today but still maintain that FC A1 Group are too good for division 2 as the visitors ran away with a 7-0 victory. Adam Cornell (3), Tom Williams (3) and Steve Bland all netted for A1.

3rd Division

Bracknell Manics Res contested a very poor 1st half and were punished by opponents Victoria Arms as Kwarme Appiah and Matt Ellison both netted. With several changes made in the 2nd half the Manics improved greatly and attempted to cut the deficit, but came up short by only hitting the bar. Final score 2-0 to Victoria Arms.

Calfridus Wanderers concede their 100% record this week as AFC Beechfleet left the game with a 2-1 win. Jamie Chapman netted on his debut for Calfridus, with Liam Sherry and Jonathon Clifford replying for Beechfleet.

Loddon Valley Rangers netted after 10 minutes through a headed Matthew Bradbrook goal to put Birch Hill on the back foot. Following this goal the game flowed back and forth with Birch never really troubling the Loddon net before the half time whistle. Birch regrouped to start the 2nd half and found themselves level after Daniel Jones slotted the ball under the onrushing keeper. It didn’t take long for Loddon to retake the lead as Bradbrook grabbed his 2nd of the match as he latched onto a miscleared pass in the box to net from close range. Birch changed formation and pushed forward going for broke, but were caught short and were punished as Andrew Pegman slotted the ball into his own net to give Loddon a 3-1 win.

Queens Head make it back to back wins as this week they saw off Syngenta 4-1. Richie Gerrard and an overhead kick by Owen Thomas was enough to give Queens a 2-0 lead after 20 mins. Syngenta managed to pull a goal back through Anthony Harris but this was not enough as Dave Pye netted a brace to seal the game for the home side. Gordon Bowers takes man of the match for Queens Head.

Warfield United put top of the table Inter on the back foot as the home side took the lead after Richie Cohen connected with an Alex Mellor cross in the 1st half. Inter were given a break as Tom Hobbs netted a penalty to level the game after 45 mins. Wayne Sandy netted a cracking 20 yard shot for Inter in the opening minutes of the 2nd half giving the visitors the momentum. Dale Williams completed the scoring as Inter finished 3-1 winners. James Prince takes man of the match for Warfield.

Winkfield Res felt the full force of Finchampstead Ath B as the visitors muscled the home side out of the game and left with a 2-1 win. Paul Cooper netted for Winkfield with Darren Scott and Ben Chuckroe replying for Finch. Nathan Beer takes man of the match in the Finch net.

4th Division

Axfield opened the scoring against Dukes Head Res as Mike Yartel netted a great solo effort goal for the lead. Kai Barkes managed to level the game before the half time whistle for the visitors leaving the break to reflect on the opening play. Dukes Head improved in the 2nd half and eventually saw off the home side 4-2 with goals from Carl Wyatt and Paul Long (2). Yartel grabbed a second for Axfield before the final whistle.

Bagshot Road were struck cold as Red Star struck 3 times in the 1st half to set the tempo for the game. Bagshot managed to reply twice but could not make the pressure count during the 2nd half as Red Star’s goalkeeper kept the strikers at bay several times. Chris Blow, Luke Freek and Sergei Ricard all netted for Red Star in this 3-2 win, with Colin Hutchins and Troy Whelan replying for Bagshot.

Bracknell Badgers saw off FC Goose 3-1 as Ray Merry (2) and Jamie O Donald netted for the home side.

Bracknell Rovers were outgunned by Atletico Reading during a 50/50 game as the visitors left with a 3-1 win. Jonathon Lawring netted for Rovers, with Jamie France and Chris Hurry (2) scoring for Atletico.

FC Rapids went hell for leather this week as Ashridge Park Res were left in the cold ruing a 9-0 defeat. Mark Weldon (2), Reese Cunningham (3), Jamie Barnfield, Mike Matthews and Tom Conway (2) all get on the score sheet for Rapids.

Rides Utd Res and AFC Farmer contested a competitive match, but its goals that count and it was Rides whom got 4 with no reply to win the game. John Moss, Tom Woodley, Mark Smith and Matt Cole netted for the home side.

Bracknell League Senior Cup – Round 1

Winkfield Sports saw off The Metropolitan at the 2nd time of asking after last week saw the game abandoned due to injury. Mark Brown scored the only goal of the game as Winkfield progress to round 2.

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