Holders Green into Bodkin Cup semis
29.1.2012 Green man of the match Liam Holman in Bodkin Cup action action this morning at Mersham
An extra time headed goal by Ryan Smith earned the Green a 1-0 victory at Mersham this morning in the Bodkin Cup but the holders also missed two penalties during the added period that could have given a more comfortable margin.
29.1.2012 Andy Hone with Mani, Jon Douglas and Reece Hagger during today's superb match at Waterside
Meanwhile at Waterside Ashford Dynamo put in a terrific display but the Green Reserves took the points with a 3-2 win to remain firmly at the top of the Division One table. Daryl Hagger fired the home team in front and Tommy Lockett looked to have set up a safe win before the Blues stormed back to 2-2. Ashley Webster and Tom Poyner both went close but the Green, well marshalled by the impressive Jon Douglas, won it with a Lockett penalty after Emmanuel Awuni had been brought down in the box.
29.1.2012 Jason Thomas on the attack at Mersham this morning
29.1.2012 Super sub Ship at Mersham today
Bromley Green booked a semi final spot in the Bodkin Cup with a 1-0 away win against Mersham this morning. The decider came from Ryan Smith who headed in a corner at the start of extra time.
In the Premier Division, Market were stretched by Aldington before winning 4-3 with a late penalty. Alex Williams, Kevin Ruane and Ryan Norman scored for Aldington with Marcus Hodges (2), Adam Purse and Olly Prior netting for Market. Hamstreet lost 1-0 at home to Bethersden with Tom Ripley claiming the only goal of the game.
29.1.2012 Top referee Ben Conlon in action at Waterside this morning
The Green Reserves continue to set the pace at the top of Division One thanks to a narrow 3-2 success over Ashford Dynamo at Waterside. Daryl Hagger opened the scoring for the Green and Tommy Lockett made it 2-0 at half time. However, full credit goes to Dynamo who fought back to 2-2 through Joe Slater and Rob Thurley before Lockett slammed home a penalty winner. Keepers Martyn Dalby and veteran Blues stopper Andy Towell were both excellent. Full marks to referee Ben Conlon who contributed to an exciting encounter.
Fellow title chasers William Harvey won 4-2 at home against Troggs with scores from Gary Turner (2), Sean Gibbs and Luke Walder. Andy Underdown and Danny Jennings replied for the Smarden-based side. Shadoxhurst stay up with the leaders after winning 2-0 at home against Appledore via goals from regular marksman Carlum McCloud and Valmir Paralonga while Ashford Victoria picked up a much needed maximum with a 3-1 win away to Red Heathens. Dan Fox, Freddy Caton and Phil Pearcey notched for the Vics with Barry Chambers hitting a consolation for Heathens.
In Division Two, the top three teams that played all won. Marsh Athletic had a comfortable 5-0 victory away to Fox Sunday with goals by Ashley Nelson (2), Andy Cherritt (2) and an og. Levins continue to go well with a 2-0 win at home against Park Farm, Lewis Rae and Dave Bourne on the scoresheet. Newchurch nicked a narrow 2-1 win away to Troggs Reserves on a difficult Cornes Meadow pitch. Greg Hitchman scored both Church goals before the interval but an Alan Burton header from a corner gave the Marshmen a nervous final twenty minutes. Wye recorded a 6-2 home win over Charing with goals from Steve Trott (2), Alex Farrell, Ben Morley, Matt Sherwood and jack Phillips. Veteran Gary Lowman popped up with both Charing goals.
Albion Eagles took another step towards the Third Division title with a 6-2 win away toPrince Albertwith their scorers being Darren Brown (3), Callum Mackenzie, Gary Martin and Jamie Raffil. Steve Rice netted both Albert goals.StourValleyand Hamstreet Reserves shared the spoils from a 3-3 draw. Dan Berry (2) and an og forStourand Richard Larkin, Craig Ross and Luke Harden responding for Street. Sandgate are proving hard to beat at home and they took the points from a 6-3 success over Givaudan through goals by Steve Hill (2), John Driscoll (2), Simon Stanniford and Adam Boxer. Former Green veteran midfielder Gary Long, Ricky Harden and Chris Fenton replied for the works side. Pilgrims lost 4-1 at home against Ashford Spartans with Ian Edwards (2), Matt Rolfe and Will Rouford on the mark for the visitors. Matt Jackson netted for the hosts.
Burton Grove will meet Grasshoppers in the final of the Division Two Cup after Grove’s 5-1 win against Highfield Reserves. James Ross with a brace and one each from Barry Pithers, Andy Neal and Ian Hall proved more than enough with Inocent Muzumbe on target for Highfield. Grasshoppers were pushed all the way before winning 4-2 after extra time against Ashford Cavaliers. Allen Stirling, Martin Button, former Lydd and New Romney veteran Andy Bennett, and Mark Wood-Brignal netting for the Hoppers.
if andy bennett can still score perhalps i should get my whistle out again
Many of us wish you would Arthur!