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Feature Match | Ridings High vs Little Stoke – Bristol Suburban League, Premier One
Rugman rescues a point for the leaders . . . with the last kick Ridings High
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● Little Stoke’s Nick Rugman comes under pressure from a Ridings High opponent defensive wall, which Preddy could only push out into the path of the former Winterbourne United and Tytherington Rocks striker, who drove the rebound home from six yards out. It certainly wasn’t Little Stoke’s half because, a minute later, slick combination work between Todd Brunt and John Rugman ended with Nick Rugman somehow failing to turn his brother’s delivery into a gaping net at the far post. Ridings High always knew the threat of a furious response from the visitors was strong, but they didn’t anticipate suffering a setback so soon into the second period. John Rugman fastened on to right-back Ross Taylor’s throw from the touchline and galloped into the right side of the penalty area, where he was upended by Ridings’ left-winger Cazley on the slide. Referee Simon Turner pointed to the spot and only three minutes had elapsed when Nick Rugman stroked the ball into the far corner of the net from 12 yards. Stoke were clearly boosted by their breakthrough and while their
passing and approach work was crisper and more enterprising, they did have to be on guard for the occasional moment of menace on the counter by their opponents, not least through Cazley, who seemed eager to atone for his error of judgement in conceding the penalty. Ridings went close to restoring their two-goal cushion midway through the period, when Nick Waters could only nod Cameron’s precision corner into the ground and straight at Preddy. Cazley then exchanged passes with Cameron and sped clean through towards goal, only to lash a fierce attempted finish against the legs of Preddy. While it was far from one-way traffic, Ridings were enjoying the better of the late opportunities and Cazley went close again with a dipping edge-of-the-box free-kick after substitute Marvin Castle had been felled 20 yards out. At the other end, Little Stoke winger Craig Lancastle and John Rugman both fired in wayward attempts. So, it was a surprise to all at the death when reliable centre-half
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Steven Hurst launched a long free-kick over defenders’ heads and deep into opposition territory, where Nick Rugman was quick to seize on hesitancy and confusion among the Ridings High ranks and dart across the box before thrashing a magnificent left-foot shot past the despairing clutches of the diving Heath and into the net. Away celebrations were still in full cry as referee Turner blew for the final time, to the immense frustration of Ridings supremo Gary Dunn, who said: “It’s gutting to have victory taken away from you like that, because we felt we’d done enough. It was a great effort by the lads and we can take plenty of encouragement from that into the rest of the season.” Ridings High: Alex Heath; Kurtis Luke, Matt Woodman John Henson, Joe Bennett; Ryan Weeks, Jason Fletcher, Nick Waters, Daryl Cazley; Corey Wilson; Scott Cameron (Marvin Castle, 72). Other subs: Danny Wells, Daryl Purdy. Little Stoke: Luke Preddy; Ross Taylor, Matthew Price, Steven Hurst, Todd Brunt (Lawrence Foster, 73); John Rugman, Mike Willmott (Zac Cosgrove, 69), Ricky Evans, Craig Lancastle; Gary Cripps; Nick Rugman. Referee: Simon Turner.
Team pictures on Page 4
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LITTLE Stoke co-boss Matt Burnard was immensely relieved after watching his high-riding team salvage an unlikely point in breathtaking fashion. Trailing 2-1 with time all but up, the leaders looked beaten until Nick Rugman cottoned on to a lengthy punt into the home box and led opposition defenders a merry dance before gleefully lashing the ball into the net with the last kick of an enthralling encounter. Rugman had been the man to haul Little Stoke back into the match from the penalty spot three minutes into the second half as his side’s attempt at clawing back a two-goal half-time deficit began in ear nest. Burnard acknowledged: “You always have a chance of getting something when you have a player like Nick in your team. That was his tenth goal in his last five games, but we all know we got out of jail. We didn’t perform in the first half and gave ourselves an uphill struggle, although to be fair to the lads we did improve in the second half. “We always knew it would be a tough battle – we beat Ridings High 3-2 in a Bosley Cup semi-final last season, so we knew what to expect and we got it.” A scruffy opening contained precious little to unsettle either camp. Home winger Daryl Cazley struck a low, but relatively tame, shot straight into the arms of away keeper Luke Preddy, while home custodian Alex Heath was left relieved after crashing an attempted clearance against Stoke midfielder Gary Cripps, the ball corkscrewing alarmingly into the air and back towards his goal before the goalie reached up to collect on his line. The best of the opportunities was taken with aplomb on 26 minutes, when Corey Wilson lifted a perfect pass over Stoke’s stranded last defender and watched in delight as experienced marksman Scott Cameron sprinted forward unopposed before lobbing the onrushing keeper from just outside the penalty area. With co-manager Ricky Evans doing his best to orchestrate a Little Stoke recovery with some probing passes, the hosts were on the back foot for a bit. But the visitors were rocked again eight minutes from the interval when Ridings High and Cameron struck again. Cazley drilled a free-kick low through the
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Henbury’s unbeaten run ended by Warriors PORTVILLE Warriors beat Henbury Reserves 3-1 to end the 100 per cent record of their visitors. Sam Jones, Gary Hunt and secretary Van Papantoniou were on target for the hosts in the Senior Division clash. Pucklechurch lost ground in a closely-contested race for honours, following a 3-2 home defeat to goals from Chris Williams (2) and John Shepherd for Bristol Barcelona. John Wiltshire and Dave Mackay replied for the home team. Billy Arnold equalised for Nicholas Wanderers Reserves, who went down 2-1 at home to strikes by Dan Gainer and Aaron Turner for Iron Acton, while Crosscourt beat Hallen A by the same score, thanks to goals from Jack Marks and Ricky Earrey. Terry White celebrated his first game in charge of Wick Reserves with a 4-3 victory in the basement battle at Longwell Green A, but team-raising problems caused Warmley Saints to call off both their trip to AEK Boco Reserves and the reserve side’s Division Five fixture at Stanton Drew. Hambrook boosted their bid for promotion from Division One with a 2-1 home win against Totterdown Reserves, for whom Mike Withey replied to goals from James Axford and Tom Smyth. Lewis Brown hit back for St Pancras, who lost for the first time by the same score to strikes by Josh Macey and Ashley Pope for Mendip Reserves. Emanuele Pullara’s hat-trick set up an 8-2 home romp for Talbot Knowle United against Soundwell Victoria, for whom Jason Barter and Skye Allen replied. Mark Billeterry, Alec Bateman, Wes Griffin, Darren Garton and Clifford Baker were also on target for the hosts. Goals from Sim Seck (2) and Lee Kirk saved Chipping Sodbury Reserves from defeat in a 3-3 draw at home to Bradley Stoke, while Seymour Reserves were 5-0 winners away to Miners, who remain rooted to the bottom of the table. Hanham Reserves slumped to a 9-1 defeat away to Division Two pacesetters Real Thornbury, for whom Mike Barton scored five to add to strikes by Chris Crawford (2), Tom Miller and Adam Broughton. Bendix lost top spot, after being
District David Hughes epsport@b-nm.co.uk held to a 4-4 draw by Greyfriars Reserves, for whom Jeff Clee, Dave Coggins, Joe Lyons and Tom Hain found the net, while AEK Boco A beat Cribbs A 4-0, thanks to Mark Pocock (2), Luke House and Gent Satchi. Steve Turnbridge hit a hat-trick for Nicholas Wanderers A, 7-2 victors at home to Iron Acton Reserves, for whom Max Cooper and Tim Bisp replied. The other Wanderers’ goals came from Billy Harvey, George Bull, Seb Dufty and James Cook. Hartcliffe stayed anchored at the bottom after crashing 7-0 away to Fry Club A, whose marksmen were Ollie Campbell (2), Shane Millard, Sam Murray, James Needs, Lee Dark and Martin Blackmore. Liam Downer netted four times for Frampton Reserves, whose nap hand was completed by an own goal in a 5-1 beating of lowly Lloydy Coalpit Heath, while DRG Frenchay Reserves were held to a goalless draw by Chipping Sodbury A. Bristol Barcelona Reserves continue to set the pace in Division Three after Henbury A failed to reply to a double from Jimmy Goodland, but Hallen A lost ground, following a 5-1 defeat to goals from Grant Wolsley (3), Ross Beever and Matt Stenton (penalty) for Stapleton. Jemel Holton hit back for the visitors. Kyle Thomas also notched a treble for Hillfields OB, 6-2 winners at home to Olveston Reserves, with Adam Young (2) and Swaine Knowles completing the tally. Chris Reuben (2), Sam Thomas and Ashley Bruno netted for Patchway North End without reply from Yate Athletic, while Horfield United hammered Hambrook Reserves 6-1, with Dave Collins, Luke Kay, John Collins, Matt Green, Klem O’Connor and Klem Bower on target. The promotion hopes of Old Sodbury Reserves in Division Four received a setback with a 3-2 defeat away to leaders Shaftesbury Crusade Reserves, whose scorers were Luke James, Sam Randell and Kieran Rees.
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Woodies maintain perfect record WOODLANDS Rangers, the defending Division One champions, maintained their 100 per dent start to the season with a 3-1 away win against previously unbeaten Castle Green. Following a goalless first half, Andy Baynton, Jacob Francis and Ben Mitchell scored for Woodies, while Glenn Cook replied for Green. Hillfields Park Baptist are level on 12 points with Woodies at the top of the table following a 3-2 away victory against Counterslip. Leon Cunningham, Mo Eljadei and Christy O’Sullivan scored for Hillfields, while Ken Oni struck twice for Counterslip. Kensington Park Baptist, in their first league game of the season, were 7-4 winners against VCF Santos. Simon Butterworth bagged four of the Kensington goals, with the others
Churches League from Phil Butterworth, John Cordle and Neil Millard. Mark Bowers netted twice for Santos, with a strike from Jack Jevon and an own goal making up their tally. FC Sporting Emmanuel won 4-0 at Oasis Cairns Road, thanks to goals from Syano Musyimi (2), Alex Bakker and Jonathan Stanley. SAS United had goals from Dominic Willetts (2) and Sam Hunt in a 3-1 away win against Thornbury Baptist, whose goal came from Ash Tuck. Hayhill continue to lead the way in Division Two after goals from Jon Bartley and Rob Malia led them to a 2-1 win away to The Sanctuary.
Bradley Stoke B’s Joe Pontin, right, shields the ball from Dodington’s Tom Bostock during the Bristol & Avon League game Picture: Michael Lloyd
Rocks Reserves rattle up a fourth successive win NICK Rugman bagged both Little Stoke’s goals, but the Premier One leaders dropped two points after sharing four goals at Ridings High in The Post Feature Match. Third-placed Tytherington Rocks Reserves made it four wins in a row by beating Severn Beach 3-2, thanks to goals from James Brock, Nick Jones and Marc Johns. Steve Rice completed a hat-trick to help Fishponds OB to their third win in four games, 5-2 at Avonmouth. Omari Sims and Daryl Litten were on target for Fishponds, while Mark Johnston and Everton Senior replied for Avonmouth. Jon Readings scored for Easton Cowboys Suburbia in a 1-0 win over Stoke Gifford United.
Suburban League Derek Cumner epsport@b-nm.co.uk Ciaran Dodd was on target for Old Georgians, who lost 2-1 at home to Mangotsfield Sports, while Lawrence Weston won for the first time in four games by defeating St Aldhelms 8-3. Downend Foresters lead Premier Two by five points after maintaining their 100 per cent record by beating CAB Olympic 5-1. Paul Kennedy and Chris Johnston bagged braces, with Ross Pidgeon adding the fifth for Foresters.
Josh Terry, with a volley into the top corner of the net, and Mark White scored for unbeaten Brislington A, who drew 2-2 at improving Southmead United. Nick Bowering, on his return to the club, and Michael Storr scored for Southmead, in a game well refereed by Ashley Hawkins. AFC Mangotsfield lost their first league game of the season, going down 3-2 at Rockleaze Rangers Reserves, who had goals from Joe Webber, Luke Ogbula and Dave Pritchard. Lebeq United moved up to fourth place after winning 5 2 against Almondsbury UWE Reserves, while Bristol Athletic won 8-2 at Cadbury Heath Reserves. Eastwood Senior scored the only goal of the game to earn Totterdown POB their first win of the season at Wessex Wanderers. Division One leaders Stoke Rangers were far too strong for Parson Street OB, who are desperately trying to overcome a player shortage. Andrew Gerrish and a penalty from Sam Sims were the Street marksmen in a 14-2 defeat. AFC Hartcliffe, in second, drew 2-2 with third-placed Avonmouth Reserves. Rhys O’Donovan and Sam Westlake netted for Avonmouth, while Bobby Archard and Tommy Tucker replied for AFC Hartcliffe.
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Mendip back at the top after seeing off Bitton’s challenge Premier Combination David Hughes epsport@b-nm.co.uk MENDIP United returned to the top of the Premier Division, thanks to a 3-0 away victory against lowly Bitton Reserves. The hosts had a player sent off in the first half, during which Mendip striker Jamie Godfrey hit the crossbar with a penalty. He atoned after the break by scoring the opener. Dean Maggs added the second, and Del Atiwell completed the tally in the closing stages. “We played well in the second half, but missed a few chances” said Mendip manager Richard O’Connor. AEK Boco lost goalkeeper Joe Pople, who was taken to hospital with a serious knee injury in the first half of a 2-1 defeat by Lebeq, who are also well in the hunt for honours. Nicky Martin fired Lebeq in front, Martin Nicholls equalised with a penalty for the visitors, whose hopes of taking home a point were ended by an opportunist effort from Dominic Holver. Highridge came from behind to win 4-1 at Wick, after trailing to an early strike by Alex Patterson. Goals from Kevin Taylor (2), Del Peckham and Gary Warren clinched the three points for last season’s Division One champions, who are already making a bold bid for another title. Totterdown United triumphed by the same score at home to Winter-
bourne Reserves, thanks to goals from Toby Carter, Lee Webb, Craig Short and George Saunders, to remain in close contention. Also in a tight group at the top of the table are Longwell Green Reserves, who hit Nicholas Wanderers for six without reply, after Sam Thomas sparked off the scoring spree with a hat-trick. Mark Twentyman, Chris Dauncey and Jacob Watson were also on target for the home team in their bid to retain the title. Danny Matthews hit a hat-trick for Hallen Reserves in a 7-0 home romp against DRG Frenchay, who remain at the bottom of the table, without a point from six games played. Goals from Paul Griffiths (2), Danny Cockram and Ashley Lloyd completed the rout. Shaftesbury Crusade lost 2-1 at home to Cribbs Reserves, whose first-half marksmen were Marcus Bebbington and Justin Cattle, with Simon Bateman on target in reply. Frampton Athletic lost their 100 per cent record and the leadership of Division One, following an unexpected 1-0 home defeat by Seymour United. The only goal came midway through the first half when Bruce Clothier netted with a spectacular overhead shot in a period of supremacy for the visitors, but after the break it was the turn of Frampton to call the tune. “We dominated the first half, but had to defend in the second period,” said Seymour’s chairman Neale Coles. A 3-0 home success against Roman Glass St George Reserves put Eden
Grove in pole position above Bristol Manor Farm Reserves and Frampton on goal difference, with Aaron Taynton the hat-trick hero for the new leaders. A 3-1 home win against Greyfriars Athletic kept Bristol Manor Farm Reserves in the race for promotion after the visitors took a fifth-minute lead through Clayton Kingman. Sam Rees struck twice for the hosts, whose other scorer was Andreas Ali in a spirited fightback. Kai Holmes and Luke Mathison put Lawrence Rovers two up at the break at home to Patchway Reserves, who bounced back to win 3-2 with strikes by Ben Searle, Shaun Cole and Jason Ford late in the second half. Ross Terry grabbed an 85th-minute decider from Scott Chancellor’s cross for Sea Mills Park in a 2-1 home victory against Made For Ever. Lewis Kendall was the earlier scorer for the ‘Merry Millers’, whose manager Ikie Greening was disappointed that his team had not won by a bigger margin. “We missed a load of chances, but at least the three points moved us away from the bottom,” said the former goalkeeper. George Williams was the top marksman of the day with four goals for Olveston in a 7-1 hammering of Oldland Abbotonians Reserves, whose misery was completed by Matt Knight’s double and a strike by Ollie Stokes. Brislington Cricketers won for the first time after netting four times without reply at Brimsham Green, thanks to goals from Matt Bates (2), Matt Grimes and Ed Davies.
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ted to give Wanderers a 3-2 home win over St Anne’s Town. The top two teams in Division Three maintained their 100 per cent records. Leaders Sartan United won 3-2 at Broadwalk Community, thanks to goals from Jacob O’Donnell, Stephen Shepherd and Dan Lock. Second-placed Bristol Bilbao beat visitors Rockleaze Rangers A 2-1, following goals from Cory Clark and Dan Meek. Goals from Fin Devine and Mandeep Luthra gave Corinthians Sports a 2-0 lead at AFC Whitchurch , who hit back to draw 2-2. Downend Foresters Reserves moved up to fourth place with a 4-1 win at Fishponds OB Reserves. Dan Durgan (2), Alex May and Chris King netted for the Foresters, while Barry Lumbard scored for Fishponds. Winford PH are the new leaders of Division Four after beating Brandon Sports 7-0 at Fry’s. Shaun Bertham (2), Ian Palmer, Tom Durcan, Brad Pearce and Aidan Cousins were the Winford marksmen. Michael Alden bagged a brace to help The Park Knowle into second place, courtesy of a 5-0 win at Stoke Gifford United A. Charlie Alden, Jack Gardener and Craig Warburton completed the scoring.
CALLUM Simpson marked his last game for Dodington before moving to Scotland by opening the score for the visitors in a 1-1 Premier Division draw at Bradley Stoke B. Captain-for-the-day Simpson netted a pass from Jason Piper for his 13th goal this season. The hosts improved after the break and Jack Kelly slotted in a deserved equaliser to put a brake on Dodington’s charge up the table. Ryan Stanley and Ashley Lovell both scored five for leaders Bristol Sport, who enjoyed a 13-1 home romp against Westerleigh Reserves. Chris Lovell, Kirk Morgan and his brother Ricky were also on target for the hosts. AFC Hartcliffe Reserves lost ground in the race for honours following a 2-0 defeat away to Iron Acton A, whose marksmen were Craig Rogers and Anthony Thorn. Broad Walk Reserves avenged an earlier defeat by Broad Plain A with a 7-3 away victory, thanks to goals from Richie Griffin (2), Nathan Bolton, Ryan Douglas, Dan Graham, Nick Richardson and Jason Wilkins. Wayne Allen, Andy Bateman and Ben Llewellyn replied for the hosts, who remain in mid-table. A hat-trick from Dean Gingell and Matt Blammon’s double sealed a 5-3 away victory for Whitchurch
● Jason Piper wins a header for Dodington against Bradley Stoke B Phoenix at LS United, for whom Tom Kacker (2) and Steve Pike scored. Goals from Ricky Turner (2) and Paul Boz gave De Veys Reserves a 3-2 home success against Sea Mills Reserves,
whose scorers were Marcus Ward and Lewis Walker. De Veys fielded a below-strength team because several regulars were at the wedding of first-team boss Jamie Davey.
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A goal from Bill Luton earned Broad Plain House Reserves all three points at Stoke Gifford United Reserves. Cleeve Colts edged out St Aldhelms Reserves 4-3 at Headley Park. Ross Moorhead (2), Paul Davis and Aksar Miah were on target for Cleeve. Filton Athletic won 2-0 at Ashton & Backwell Colts. Craig Tottle scored a hat-trick as Oldbury won 3-0 at Tyndalls Park Rangers. Hydez lead Division Two with a 100 per cent record after beating Fry’s OB 3-0 at Norton Lane, thanks to two goals from Daniel Causon and one from Gavin Ellington. Rob Perry netted four goals for Old Cothamians, who beat AFC Mangotsfield Reserves 7-0 at Pomphrey Hill. Joe Haines, Jack O’Sullivan and Ruben Martinez-Diaz completed the scoring. Lawrence Weston Reserves gained their first win of the season with a 4-1 success at Ashton United Reserves, whose goal came from Joe Charlton. Jack Cox and Aaron Weston netted doubles as Bristol Telephone Reserves, who were leading Ridings High Reserves 4-1, were pegged back to 4-4. Brad Mead (2) and Dave Filer net-
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● The Ridings High team that drew 2-2 with Little Stoke in this week’s Feature Match. Back row, from left, Mat Woodman, John Henson, Alex Heath, Nick Waters, Cory Wilson, Ryan Weeks, Martin Castle, Gary Dunn (manager). Front row, from left, Luke Kurns, Daryl Cazley, Jason Fletcher, Joe Bennet, Scott Cameron
● The Little Stoke squad that played Ridings High – back row, from left, Matthew Burnard (manager), Ross Taylor, Craig Lancaster, John Rugman, Gary Cripps, Ricky Evans, Mike Willmott, Luke Preddy. Front row, from left, Lawrence Foster, Todd Brunt, Steven Hirst, Matthew Price, Pictures: Jon Kent Nick Rugman, Zac Cosgrove
Sunday football | Bristol Sunday Premier League
Holver hits a hat-trick as Lebeq march on at top of the Premier Steve Cotton steve.cotton@b-nm.co.uk DOMINIC Holver scored a hat-trick as Lebeq Tavern Courage maintained their 100 per cent record at the top of the Premier Division with an 8-0 drubbing of AFC Brunel. Tony Perry scored twice, while Alex Monks, Leon Simpson and Dave Hewitt were also on target for the leaders. Andrew Makepeace scored four as Avon Plate thrashed Warwick 8-2. Louis Bowden, Korahn Gayle, Tyler Gayle and Pat Winch completed the rout. UWE Dynamos beat Amana SYF 4-1, thanks to two goals from Ola Sanusi and strikes from Jon Churchill and Kieran Kelly. Jasper Taylor grabbed Amana’s goal. Black Swan beat Bristol 5 Seniors 6-1, with Carl Smith, Dean Gosling and Rymel Henderson all grabbing doubles. Jack Cole scored for Bristol 5 Seniors. In Division One, Lebeq Tavern Courage Reserves are following in
the footsteps of their first team by maintaining a 100 per cent winning start to the season. They beat Forresters 4-1, with Jed Fields grabbing a hat-trick and Matt Hall also scoring. Second-placed West Country United won 6-1 at SWYD United, thanks to a hat-trick from Craig Sanders and goals from George Thomas, Ryan McDonagh and Adam Cole. Joe Maguire scored for SWYD. Jerome Burton scored for Wizard Wanderers, who fell to their first defeat of the season, a 3-1 loss at Lawrence Weston Sunday. Smart Sports Coaching claimed their first win of the season as they beat Budgie’s Babes 5-1. Dan Walker (2), James Fiedor, Josh Liddon and Buck Harvey scored for the victors. A hat-trick from Seb Caley propelled Keynsham Park Rangers to their first win of the campaign – a 5-0 success against AFC Redland. Jacob Hobbs and Sam Moody also scored. In Division Two, The Royal Oak and Cathedral City both dropped their first points of the season as they drew 2-2. Chris Brain and Ben Gill
scored for Royal Oak, with Roger Gregg and Adam Krych on target for Cathedral City. Signal Generals were unable to take advantage of the top two drawing, as they were also held to a draw – 4-4 against AFC Brunel Reserves. Gamal Alzanati (2), Lee O’Driscoll and R Palmer scored for AFC Brunel, who collected their first point of the season, while James Welton and Luke Broderick both scored twice for the Generals. Totterdown United Sunday beat Brislington Badgers 4-2, with Bilal Hussain, Zubair Jalil, Warren Kuti and Rupert Mall on target. Jason Hawkins and Boon Smith scored for Badgers. Lockstock United beat Castle Court 6-2, thanks to two goals from both Oliver Stock and Ellis Sims, plus an Ashley Haim strike and an own goal. Chris James and Jon Price scored for Castle Court. Zimba were held 2-2 by winless Avon Plate Reserves. Kebba Bojang and Ken Eze scored for Zimba, with Matt Barrow and Ryan Dempsey on
target for Avon Plate. In Division Three, Spartans made it four wins from four with a 6-3 victory over West Country United Reserves. J Stephens scored four for Spartans, with H Crane and Z Dorrington also on target. Ash Cole, Liam Davies and Sean Davies got United’s goals. Real St George dropped their first points of the season as they drew 3-3 with South Bristol Swifts. Lawrence Cummins, Joe Gardner and Harrison Newman scored for the Swifts, with Kyle Thomas, Kyle Porter and Ben Lovell on target for Real. Midland Spinner thrashed bottom-of-the-table Quality Finish 8-1, with Dan Zerk scoring a hat-trick. Dave Bates, Jamie Coe, Mike Watson and Craig Thomas also scored, plus there was an own goal. Shane Devlin, Phil Giles and Mike James were on target for Bristol Rangers as they beat City Dart Veterans 3-0. Velindra and South Bristol Saints drew 1-1, with Tom Derrick scoring for Velindra and Saints scoring via an own goal.
Sunday football | Bristol Regional League
Herbert strikes six times as Flowerpot men are put to the sword Rob Perkins
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epsport@b-nm.co.uk THERE was a 13-goal premier Division thriller at Real Bristol, where the home side ran out 9-4 winners over Flowerpot Wanderers. Dave Herbert scored six of Real Bristol’s goals, with Matt Brown, Scott Budding and Shane Douglas also on the scoresheet for them. Makinidi Kondwani hit a hat-trick as Lebeq FC stormed to a 6-1 win at Stoke Lane Athletic . Jordan Yeo, Nathan Headley and Luke Green completed the scoring for the away side, with Ashley Harrington netting for Lane. All Saints ran out 7-4 winners at
home to Sartan. Paul Coles netted four times, with Andrew Hamilton-Dunn (2) and Lee Bebbington also on target for the victors. Scott Clark, Mitchell Nott, Jacob O’Donnell and Ben Thomson were Sartan’s scorers. In Division One, Sartan South continued their unbeaten run to the start of the campaign with a 7-2 away victory at Breakaways. Connor Walker and Sean Bailey grabbed two apiece, while South’s other goals came from Sam Scraggs, Jordan Hughes and Craig Beretski. Breakaways goals were scored by Steve Collins and Connor Hemming. Legion United kept up their pursuit of the early leaders with a 5-3
away win at Lebeq Reserves, thanks to a Lewis Smart hat-trick and two from Jack Pullin. Lebeq hit back through Tyler Long, James Hall and Liam Archer. Littlesea Sports saw off visitors BAWA Sports 4-2, with Rich Duffy (2), Scott Saunders and Will Osborne on the scoresheet for the home side and Craig Hobbs and Dan Oakley netting for the visitors. In Division Two, the top two teams, Team Jansen and Bristol Fiorentina, both continued their 100 per cent record. Team Jansen beat Bristol Palace 3-1, with brothers Acer and Craig White on the scoresheet, along with Giorgio Mancini. Jamie Bacon hit
back for Palace. Bristol Fiorentina squeezed past visitors St Bernadettes 3-2, thanks to goals from Josh Day (2) and Joe Baker. Saints goals were scored by Rich Went (2). Fishponds secured their first win of the season with a 3-2 home success over Quayside, thanks to goals from Ross Moorhead, John Paul Chaill and Dmitri Dimitrou. The Trooper beat AC Bristol 4-0, with goals from Jim Cockburn (2), Austen Kynaston and Alex Bridgeman. Maytree Jets had a 9-1 win Almondsbury Athletic to remain at the top of Division Three. A hat-trick from Josh Dyer helped Jolly Boys to a 9-1 away win at FC Eastville.
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Park’s perfect record ended by Juniors THE leaders in all four divisions lost last Saturday. In Division One, Sneyd Park lost their 100 per cent record after being beaten 2-1 by Lawes Juniors. Hare on the Hill lost top spot in Divison Two after going down 5-1 to Torpedo Reserves, whose goals came from Mike Speakman (3), Tom Calloway and Kieran Dhugga. Greens Park Rangers slipped from the top of Division Three with a 2-0 defeat to Wellington Wanderers, but DDAS stayed top of Division Four despite losing 4-3 to Clifton Rockets. In Division One, there were wins for Ashley, 3-1 against DAC Beachcroft, Clifton St Vincents, 5-2 against Cotswool, and Sporting Greyhound, 2-0 against Retainers. After going 2-0 down, two goals each from James Stanley and Richard James, plus one from Jack Newman, gave Portland Old Boys a 5-4 win over Saints Old Boys. Goals from Tom Wilkes (2) , Reece Evans and Pete Marsh saw Torpedo overcome Jersey Rangers 4-1. In Division Two, Easton Cowboys capitalised on Hare on the Hill’s defeat with a 4-1 win against Ashley Reserves. There were also wins for Corinthians, 3-1 against Clifton Rockets, and Sneyd Park Reserves , 2-0 against Saints Old Boys Reserves. Old Elizabethans kept up their good form in Division Three with a 3-0 win over Portland Old Boys, thanks to goals from Lukon Miah, Simon Harris and Alex Kwong. Luccombe Garage beat Retainers Reserves 6-4, and Easton Cowboys Reserves scored seven without reply against Clifton St Vincents A. Peter Clare scored for Torpedo A in a 1-0 win against Cotham Old Boys , while Sneyd Park A beat Helios 2-1. In Division Four, Warmley United beat Conham Rangers 3-0, Sneyd Park B defeated Retainers A 4-0 and West Town won 3-2 against Jersey Rangers Reserves. NCSF and Tebby Reserves drew 2-2, while Cosmos UK and Clifton St Vincents B drew 5-5. Lion FC Reserves and Torpedo B shared four goals, with Richard Wilson and Tom Hedges scoring for Torpedo.
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Ridler has the last laugh as United breeze past Town in Division A
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Smith’s brace gives Whites an easy victory Simon Parkinson epsport@b-nm.co.uk ELIOT Smith was at the double as Westbury Park Foxes Whites Under-11s breezed to a 4-1 victory over brave Buccaneers Blacks, who gave it their all throughout. Foxes got their breakthrough with a goal by Tom Cowell on ten minutes and they extended the lead through Smith before half-time. Buccaneers had the advantage of the hill after the break and ten minutes in they gave themselves hope by pulling a goal back, only for WPF to rally and score two quick goals via Smith and Joe Coward to seal the game. Finlay Clark, his first following good set-up play by Sam Northcott, and his second a fine long-distance strike, bagged both Sefton Park Scorpions goals, although they weren’t quite enough to secure a point or more as Westbury Park Foxes Greens edged a close contest 3-2 with efforts from Jacob Stevens, Ben Bowen and Sam Devane. Battling performances by Josh Brown, Pablo Lambert and Arun Brooks in the second half ensured Sefton were always in the hunt. Wickwar Wanderers Under-13s rattled-up another fine win, Cameron
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● A Stoke Lane player slots a ball through the AEK Boco defence in the Hanham Minor League Under-11B game Simon Parkinson epsport@b-nm.co.uk
Thornbury were forced to settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw. By contrast, Warmley Rangers Under-10s stretched their unbeaten start to the C-Division season to six games with a powerful display and 8-1 win over a valiant Ashton Boys Colts side. Warmley produced some excellent pass-and-move football which helped them to a 2-0 first-game victory, striker Ben Emery scoring with a cool finish and Kai Johnson adding to his impressive tally of goals. Rangers dominated the second match with wave after wave of attacks. Kareem Shuman (2) scored his first goals for the club and Dillon Monks curled a corner straight into the net. Tom Williams helped himself to a brace and Lewis Parfitt completed the scoring before gallant Ashton pulled a late goal back in a 6-1 defeat. Highridge United Under-10s and Deerswood battled out a 2-2 draw, a fitting outcome as both teams had enjoyed promotion from Division D last year. Jarvis Hill put the Ridge, whose man-of-the-match George Owen was instrumental at the back for them, one-up with a cracking free-kick just inside the Deerswood half, before
their opponents struck back just before the end of the first game to make it 1-1. It was Deerswood’s turn to take an early lead in game two before United’s star man Santino Reid slotted home from a goalmouth scramble to tie-up the scores again. Reid was then frustrated by an outstanding save by the Deerswood keeper as he eyed a belated winner.
● A Stoke Lane player looks for a colleague
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OWEN Ridler’s star-man performance was rewarded with two great goals as Mangotsfield United Under-11s overcame Keynsham Town with an 8-0 top-division victory. Tom Garland, Will Ashton and Seb Scott all grabbed a goal apiece as the reigning champions demonstrated, with some great football, that they have settled well into the new nine-a-side format. Harry Jefferies, Max Wiltshire and James Walker all combined well at the back. They were ferocious in the tackle to snuff out any threat posed by Keynsham’s solitary striker. At the other end, Sam Barney weighed in with his weekly hat-trick, but was happy to hand the match ball to the impressive Ridler. Bristol Rovers Under-11s maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-0 away victory over hard-working Bitton Reds in the A Division. They took the lead through leading scorer Elijah Hayden, and with star man Harvey Milton dealing with everything Bitton could muster, and Keane Ashwood driving Rovers on, it was only a matter of time before they
added a second goal via Miguel Freckleton’s neat side-foot finish. Manager Kevin Ashwood singled out Stanley Dark, for his non-stop work-rate up-front, as a key reason for Rovers’ latest success, while thoughts too were with luckless Rovers player Bradley Webb, who recently broke his leg in school. Thornbury Town Under-10s slipped to a narrow 3-1 defeat away against Bitton in Division B. Both teams looked to play good passing football in the opening game and James Stone and Joe Pearmain were strong in the tackle for Thornbury. Indecision in the Town defence cost them dear, though, and they gifted Bitton two sloppy goals. Man-of-the-match Charlie Moss ran his heart out and was a continual threat for Thorns, but overall they struggled for fluency as they fell to a 2-0 defeat. There was hope for Thornbury at the start of the second game as the lively Aidan Ebanks was in the right place to lash home and give them the lead, only for Bitton to equalise straight away via another soft goal from Thorns’ perspective. Town star performer Peter Gregory ran his socks off in defence, but despite giving it their all on a hot day,
Picture: Michael Lloyd
Gander’s hat-trick, Kieran Davis’ double and Matt Sands, Sam Paton, James Cooke and Rob Haines strikes seeing them to a 9-1 away success over Shirehampton, while Harry Feehily and Danny Wistow both registered trebles to go with Sonny Singh’s brace as Westbury Park Foxes swept to an 8-3 victory over Lockleze, Johnathen Lambangombe (2) and Cole Pierre replying for the away side. In the Fountain Trophies Senior Cup, an Iwan Hughes hat-trick, TJ Johnson brace and Archie Lock effort saw Bishopston United to a 6-2 win over Icthus, whose Andrew Peterson and Caleb Jassal responded with consolations. Central defender Suhayl and team-mate Frankie Armstrong combined as part of a fine flowing move down the right leading up to unmarked Lock’s goal for Bishopston, a crisp first-time finish. Travelling Tytherington Rocks Under-15s were made to fight all the way by St Andrews en route to an 8-1 Division B romp, Stan Hill scoring the home team’s consolation with a first-half penalty to tie it up at 1-1 before Rocks raced clear A bright second-half spell by the Saints midfield produced several shots for Ben Hernandez, Josh Butt and Eddie Bounds. Man-marker Matthew Hazell worked tirelessly for them too, while defenders Savill, Jenkins, Watt and Mellings played well.
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Feature Match | Avon Athletic Under-14s vs Bristol Spartak Under-14s, Avon
Avon Youth League
Stand-in striker Sousa makes a real difference BROADWALK Under-16s toppled Bristol Rovers from Division Four top spot courtesy of a 4-2 victory in a tense and fast-paced game, which involved many injuries and subsequent substitutions. Gustavo Sousa was pushed forward from defence and made a name for himself in scoring Broadwalk’s equaliser after Rovers had struck the opening blow in the early stages. Two Kevin Pearce strikes and another for Sousa ensured the points went the visitors’ way, although Rovers were always in it and Broadwalk’s substitute keeper Calum Rogers was asked to make a fine save from a free-kick which had rebounded off the wall. Shantay Campbell and Ethan Caswell were the Rovers marksmen. Meanwhile, Will Simpson-Jarman and Alex Begbie-Dilks both fired trebles as Bitton roared to a 9-2 Division One away victory over Highridge United, having conceded a goal to a quick counter-attack inside the opening minute. George Neill (2) and Gianni Porcaro were also on target as the visitors recovered in style. Hallen Under-14s went into their first division fixture against Rockleaze Rangers with no forwards after losing Jack Brice and Elliot Gardner to illness and injury, while defender Brad Lewis was also absent. Yet they were still too strong for their opponents as Joe Hodson’s double and efforts by Harry Reynolds, Luke Spokes and star man Rex Mannings saw them to a comfortable 5-1 win. Whitchurch Juniors Under-13s were emphatic winners over Southmead CS as two unbeaten sides in Division Four went head-to-head. Strikes by Sam Hutton (2), Toby Anstey (2), Reece Morgan, Alfie Smart and keeper Jack Pringle, with a last-minute penalty, saw ’Church to a clinical 7-1 success, Aaron Stone netting Southmead’s consolation five minutes before the break. Whitchurch’s defence of Joe Knight, Harry Purday, Finley Tout, Kyle Lovegrove and Harry Britton all enjoyed outstanding games to limit Southmead to the one score. Goals by the lively Jay Murray, from the penalty spot after he had been upended inside the box, and Archie Denness, with a fine finish following a determined run, earned Portishead Town Under-13s a fighting point on the road from a 2-2 second-division draw with Bradley Stoke United, who had twice taken the lead before the break. The visitors went close to winning it in the second half when Murray’s audacious overhead kick was just off
target, while the same player took a tumble inside the area in the dying moments but the referee deemed a Bradley Stoke defender had just made contact with the ball. After going down in a recent five-goal thriller against Deerswood in the league and making a first-round exit in the cup against Avon Athletic (3-1) last week, Broadwalk Under-13s had the perfect opportunity to exact revenge on the same visiting Avon in the weekend’s first division encounter. And that is precisely what they did as they produced some of their best football of the campaign to clinch a 7-1 success with some terrific goals from Keegan Thorne (2), Lewis Neale (2), Christian Ayabaah, Jordan Lee-Walters and Thomas Morfitis, all that after Avon had snatched a fifth minute lead. Thornbury Town Under-12s produced a convincing 7-0 fifth-division away win over Keynsham Town Colts to remain undefeated in their first Avon Youth League season. Within minutes of kick-off, Thornbury were ahead when a curling Josh Riggs corner found the head of Leighton Tuodolo for 1-0. The away team soon doubled the lead courtesy of the hard-working Aaron Barnes, who fired in from close range. The floodgates opened and Tuodolo completed his hat-trick with two more goals while Sam Flawn (2) and Riggs weighed in to complete a comfortable three-pointer. Keynsham did embark on some dangerous counters, but the away team’s back line of Michael Moon, Ollie Rice and man-of-the-match Ben Peters effectively soaked up any danger. In the top-flight section, Almondsbury Saints Under-12s and Bristol City SCJ fought out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their top-table clash. Both teams battled hard to win possession and create chances, with Will Gould and Callum Eastwood threatening for visiting City, whilst Saints posed problems through Ben Lloyd and Ellis Richards on the flanks. It was a Fin Coombes goal that broke the deadlock for the Almonds midway through the second half as he darted in from the left with a fine finish. Both teams looked solid in defence with Saints’ Harrison Neill and Max Barker showing up well and Colby Hawkins impressing for City. Ten minutes before time the visitors levelled up when Will Gould used his pace to get past Saints keeper Charlie Smith and drive the ball home, so breaching the Saints’ proud clean-sheet record this season.
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James McKimm epsport@bepp.co.uk AVON Athletic proved too strong for Bristol Spartak as they claimed a comfortable victory that included two assists and a goal from Liam Matthews, although they did have to weather a spirited Spartak revival in the second half. The visitors got the game underway, but just two minutes in found themselves a goal down. Matthews picked the ball up in the middle of the pitch before sliding it right into the path of Connor Davies, who unleashed a vicious shot from the corner of the box, beating Kyran Gitsham at his near post. Avon doubled their lead three minutes later when a long goal-kick from Lewis Brodie was flicked on by Matthews and, after latching on to the flick-on, Jardell Hartley-Keeling held off two challenges before dispatching the ball left footed past Gitsham from 14 yards out. Spartak’s first shot came a minute later through Tommy-Lee Tremblett, but soon the visitors were on the back foot again as another long goal-kick from Brodie was flicked on by Davies to Matthews, who drove to the byline before cutting the ball back, however Hartley-Keeling couldn’t quite find the back of the net from ten yards out as his flicked effort struck the post and bounced clear. Some brave defending was then required from Mason Hartrey who, after taking Robbie Warden’s powerful shot full in the face from three yards away, leapt straight back to his feet and put in a brilliant sliding tackle to prevent Hartley-Keeling from firing home the loose ball. Avon continued to press and seven minutes before half time Hartley-Keeling netted his second of the match after latching on to Alfie Brewis through ball and cutting back onto his right foot to beat his man before tucking the ball past Gitsham at the near post to make it 3-0. And bang on the half-hour mark the home side extended their lead
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Youth notices ● WARMLEY Rangers Under-10s urgently require a midfield/attacking player. Contact manager David Vincent on 07966 135585 for more information. ● SHIREWAY Rangers Under-16s require outfield players to supplement their squad. We play on Sunday afternoons and train on
Wednesdays, 6-7pm, in Yate. Contact Steve on 07793 123910. ● HENBURY Colts Under-7s, 8s and 9s are looking for fixtures on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons, home or away. Contact Paul Elliott on 07968 475204 or Mark Reed on 07721786384.
● Avon Athletic and Bristol Spartak involved in an aerial battle
● A Bristol Spartak player goes to ground to stop an Avon Athletic attack with a lovely team goal. Davies played the ball into the feet of Hartley-Keeling from the right and, with his back to goal, he flicked it round the corner for Reece Martin who unselfishly squared it for Warden to curl in unmarked. A rare pot shot from Spartak’s Tremblett in the 32nd minute had Brodie worried for a second as the looping effort dropped over the backpedalling keeper, but unfortunately for the visitors the ball didn’t dip enough as it dropped harmlessly over the bar. Hartley-Keeling came close to completing his hat-trick before half time as he reacted quickest to a duffed shot from Brewis, beating both defenders and Gitsham to the ball. But, although he managed to squeeze the ball beyond the keeper, his effort struck the post and rolled safely behind for a goal-kick. Avon had dominated the first half
as they pinned Spartak back, rarely allowing the visitors out of their own half, while their defence of Marcus Mullin, Hayden Radford, Zach Ellaway and Ollie Muxworthy snuffed out any threat of a Spartak attack. The second half started in explosive fashion. Twice in the opening 90 seconds Spartak’s Mason McKechnie tested Brodie from 25 yards, forcing the Avon keeper into two good saves, however as the visitors pressed forward they got caught with too many men up the pitch and the first time Avon broke into the Spartak half they took full advantage. Martin flicked the ball right to Matthews who brought it down superbly on his thigh, not breaking stride as he surged down the wing before cutting in and firing the ball into the top corner to make it 5-0 just two minutes into the second half. Seconds later, Hartley-Keeling
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Youth League, Division Two
Bristol Under-18 Combination
victory over Spartak
Heath and Colts surge to the top of the table THERE were plenty of thrills and spills for under-18s supporters to enjoy around the county as Sunday’s fixtures produced some exciting action in both league and cup. In Bristol Central, Bromley Heath’s 2-0 away win over Saltford Colts, and Highridge United’s 5-0 home defeat of Hanham Athletic, elevated them both above third-placed St Nicholas Colts on goal difference, with all three teams on ten points. Bradley Elvin, Jordan Edwards (2) and Jack Thompson (2, one pen) were the happy Highridge marksmen, with Harry Milkins their stand-out player. Otis Buxton wasn’t far away from adding to Highridge’s tally, while it was a second-half foul inside the box on Bertie Kirk which led to Thompson’s cool conversion from the spot. Saltford Colts remain rooted to the bottom together with Ingleside as both sides are still to record their first points. In the South Division, Fry Club Juniors moved to the summit alongside Yatton Athletic following their 3-2 victory over Bristol Spartak, while at the other end of the table, Bishopston’s 4-2 win over fellow strugglers Highridge United Lions lifted them off the bottom. In the only game played in Bristol North, Stoke Lane came away from
during the Avon Youth League Under-14 Division Two game A minute later, Matthews almost restored Avon’s four-goal advantage when he managed to get a toe on Ben Sweetman’s lofted through ball over the Spartak defence ahead of the advancing Gitsham. Unfortunately for the striker the ball was rolling agonisingly wide and, although he managed to reach it just before it ran out for a goal-kick, he was at an impossible angle and could only turn the ball against the post. Then midway through the half Hartley-Keeling had yet another chance to complete his hat-trick. Matthews' ball in from the right found the winger unmarked at the back post but, instead of ducking to head the ball, the striker attempted to turn it in with his thigh and failed to hit the target from close range. Both Warden and then Brewis failed to find the top corner from 25 yards for Avon, before Tripp-Edwards
Thor nbury 5-2 winners to leave both teams in mid-table. The opening round of the GFA Youth Shield saw Longwell Green go down 4-2 at the hands of visiting Swindon Village Bowmen. Josh Dean’s fine free-kick and Adam Thurston’s deflected late strike gave Longwell some consolation, although they were indebted to some fine saves from their keeper John Fox which ensured the sides went into the interval in goalless deadlock before the floodgates opened after the break. Bristol Telephones continued their good start to the season with a 7-0 success against Cheltenham CS. Early goals from George Pool and an ‘own goal’, albeit claimed by Kyran Hunt, were followed by strikes by Mickey Parsons, Joe Cramner and Jordan Hughes to hand ’Phones a 5-0 interval advantage. Second-half efforts from Joe Osbourne and Pool again completed a comfortable 7-0 victory. Winterbourne United went one better, dispensing of Bishop’s Cleeve in emphatic 8-0 fashion through Jason Bracey’s hat-trick, Corey Hathway’s brace and Nathan Redmore, Ryan Evans and Harvey Reed strikes. A strong defensive performance, inspired by skipper Josh Davies, ensured there were few worries at the back for rampant ’Bour ne.
Photographs: Jon Kent almost created a third for the visitors as he threaded through his captain Harry Jones, but Brodie was quick off his line to shut the midfielder down and deflected his effort just wide of the post. Brodie was called into action once more before the final whistle when Tripp-Edwards found Lloyd peeling left, however the striker's effort from just inside the box was brilliantly tipped over by the Avon keeper.
Avon Athletic: Lewis Brodie, Zach Ellaway, Robbie Warden, Luke Booy, Hayden Radford, Alfie Brewis, Ben Sweetman, Reece Martin, Jardell Hartley-Keeling, Liam Matthews, Ollie Muxworthy, Connor Davies, Marcus Mullin. Bristol Spartak: Kyran Gitsham, Zak George, Josh Brown, Mason Hartrey, Mason McKechnie, Tommy-Lee Tremblett, Robbie Tripp-Edwards, Harry Jones, Archie Lloyd, Jake Lloyd, Mitch Naish.
● Avon Athletic players celebrate a goal against Bristol Spartak
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could have made it six after he burst down the left and into the box, however Gitsham was quick off his line and got down well at the striker's feet. Spartak responded well though and three minutes in they managed to pull a goal back. Robbie Tripp-Edwards jinked his way superbly into the box from the left, skipping past five or six challenges as he worked his way to the by-line before cutting the ball back to Archie Lloyd, and the striker simply placed the ball into the bottom corner from four yards out. Spartak continued to press forward and 12 minutes in they grabbed a second. Once again it was Tripp-Edwards who found Lloyd from the left, but this time the striker had a lot more to do as he brought down the cross after it flicked off a defender's head, before brilliantly finding the top corner to make it 5-2.
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Bristol Girls’ League
An impressive Boco team performance is personified by Titcomb’s fine display Simon Parkinson juniorleague@bepp.co.uk
ALEX Titcomb’s inspirational performance at the back laid the platform for AEK Boco White Under-10s’ 9-0 victory over brave Bradley Stoke. Mia Brain led the way at the other end of the pitch with a terrific hat-trick, while Ellie Staples and Georgia Allen both celebrated doubles and Millie Lacey and captain Lydia Hall chipped in with the other goals. Bristol Ladies Union Red Under-10s clinched a 6-3 victory win over their BLU Yellow counterparts in an exciting Bristol Ladies showdown. In a more evenly-contested match than the recent form of the two teams suggested, Yellows’ birthday girl Hope Conibear was a real handful in defence, as was her opposite number for Reds, Zoe Gibbs. Reds’ Brooke Mallinson came out of goal to enjoy an outing in defence in the second half, while Yellows’ part-time keeper Lucy Groves was excellent, too. Yellows’ Maisy Longbottom hit a hat-trick but it wasn’t enough to prevent Reds sweeping to victory with captain Sammy Ogilvie, Martha Haines and Emilia Smith each bagging braces Newly-formed AEK Boco Under-12s continue to go from strength to strength, securing a 9-0 win over battling St Nicholas. Excellent running in midfield by Georgia Tomlin, Siana Tomlin, Molly Silsbury and Ashleigh Hutson proved too much for the travelling Saints, while another solid display in defence from Abby Bethell and Ruby Lovegrove ensured a clean sheet. Robyn Carpenter and captain and player-of-the-match Jess Titcomb each notched hat-tricks, while Emma Bater weighed in with a brace and Olivia Allen netted with a superb strike from long distance.
Cummins, Lucia Phillips and Charlie Sutton were outstanding, there was no stopping the Boco strikers at the other end of the pitch as Tishauna Keeping-Graham (4), Bryony Higgs (3), Chloe White (2) and Reenie Lodge all netted to see their side to double figures without reply. Boco had entered the Whitchurch match in good heart following Wednesday’s 9-2 success over spirited Cadbury Heath in which Lodge, Higgs (2), Grace Foote, Keeping-Graham (3), White and Alice Skinner were all on target. They would have scored more goals too had the Heath keeper not produced some fabulous saves.
Somerset Girls’ Cup
Bris through to second round ● Bristol Ladies Union Red Under-10 player Sammy Ogilvie goes on a run against BLU Yellows Bristol Ladies Union Under-13s, delighted to have received sponsorship-backing from Shirehampton-based estate agents Ocean, swept to an 8-0 victory over Downend Flyers with Hannah Price (4), Sophie Price, Olivia Burton, Mayca Jefferis-Cuenca and the tough-tackling Jessica Fry all among the goals and Poppy Yeo, Ellie Haines and Abigail Price playing the support parts well. Both keepers utilised at various stages, Ruby Mossford and Chloe Howourth, pulled off some fine saves to secure a clean sheet for the Union. Longwell Green Under-15s returned to winning ways with a deserved 2-1 win against Bristol
Santos. Chloe Fuller fired Longwell in front and, while they maintained their first-half determination after the break, Santos too fought hard and were rewarded with an equaliser. It was down to Becki Sullivan, with her first goal of the season from inside the box, to clinch the points for Longwell, although Ellie Todd’s outstanding display at the back did much to help see the hosts safely home with few further wobbles. Seven goals by captain Daisy Ackerman helped Bradley Stoke Under-11s see off a valiant effort from Bristol Ladies Union, who had just six players available to field. A Maddie Hilbert brace and a goal
apiece for Olivia Hood and Lydia Tang helped seal a convincing 11-0 win as Bradley Stoke maintained their perfect start to the season. It was a real team effort too with assists coming from Naomi Adams, Tang, Hilbert and Paige Fowler and strong defensive performances by Leah Powell, Zoe Maddock and Annabelle Thomas, ensuring Stoke head into Sunday’s home table-topper against AEK Boco Blue unbeaten. Leaders AEK Boco Blue Under-11s kept up the pressure on their challengers by claiming another three points courtesy of a 10-0 win over Whitchurch. While their defenders Veronica
BRISLINGTON produced a fighting 4-1 victory over Bishops Lydeard to progress to the second stage of the Somerset Cup. Early pressure resulted in Harriet Gillard firing them in front before slick passing and movement from Chloe Nelson and Emma Sims created space for Sophie Allen to double their lead. Allen netted again to hand her side a 3-0 half-time lead and while their opponents did produce an early second-half reply, a fourth Brislington goal through Gillard wrapped it up. Keeper Cher Marvel produced two outstanding saves for Bris while fine defensive skills from Charlie Osborne and Casie Dixon snuffed out any further threat at the back for them.
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Results SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Bristol Saturday Youth League, Under-11: Ashley Down 1 Buccaneers Orange 2, Buccaneers Black 1 Westbury Park Foxes Whites 4, Clifton Utd Lions 0 Totterdown 10, Westbury Park Foxes Greens 3 Sefton Park Scorpions 2. Under-12: Golden Hill Sonics 3 Westbury Park Foxes 6, Ingleside 4 Clifton Utd Tigers 2. Under-13: Rockleaze Rgrs 2 Bishopston Utd 8, Shirehampton 1 Wickwar Wdrs 9, Stoke Lane 4 Golden Hill Sonics 7, Thornbury Tn 0 Ashley Down 0, Westbury Park Foxes 8 Lockleaze 3. Under-15 Cup: Bishopston Utd Yth 6 Icthus 2, Golden Hill Sonics 17 Thornbury Tn Colts 0, Gordano Valley Giants 10 Bishopston Utd Colts 1, Thornbury Tn Yth 4 Ingleside Colts 4. Under-15: St Andrews 1 Tytherington Rocks Yth 8. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Ikon Sports Bristol Premier Sunday, Premier Div: Amana 1 UWE Dynamos 4, Black Swan 6 Bristol 5 Seniors 1, Lebeqs Tavern Courage 8 AFC Brunel 0, Warwick 2 Avon Plate 8. Div I: Keynsham Park Rgrs 5 AFC Redland 0, Lawrence Weston Sunday 3 Wizard Wdrs 1, Lebeqs Tavern Courage Res 4 Forresters 1, Smart Sports Coaching 5 Budgies Babes 1, SWYD Utd 1 West Country Utd 6. Div II: AFC Brunel Res 4 Signal Generals 4, Brislington Badgers 2 Totterdown Utd Sunday 4, Castle Court 2 Lockstock Utd 6, The Royal Oak 2 Cathedral City 2, Zimba 2 Avon Plate Res 2. Div III: City Dart Veterans 0 Bristol Rangers 3, Quality Finish 1 Midland Spinner 8, South Bristol Swifts 3 Real St George 3, Velindra 1 South Bristol Saints 1, West Country Utd Res 3 Spartans 6. Regional, Premier Div: Stoke Lane Ath 1 Lebeq 6, All Saints 7 Sartan 4, Real Bristol 9 Flowerpot Wdrs 4. Div I: Lebeq Res 3 Legion Utd 5, Breakaways 2 Sartan South 7, Downend 1 Withywood Utd 6, Littlesea Sports 4 BAWA Sports 2. Div II: 3 Lions 1 AFC Keynsham 4, Bsl Florentina 3
St Bernadettes 2, Fishponds Tn 3 Quayside 2, Team Jansen 3 Bristol Palace 1, AC Bristol 0 The Trooper 4. Div III: BAWA Ath 2 Bsl Jaguars 3, FC Eastville 1 Jolly Boys 8, Shadwell Rov 3 The Langton 1, Almondsbury Ath 1 Maytree Jets 9, Broad Plain Sun 2 Real Fishponds 7. Div IV: Guapa 4 The Argonauts 0, Novers OB 7 LFB Utd 3, HCC Utd 2 Willsbridge 3, Bsl Barcelona 4 AFC Inter 3, Bristol Palace Res 3 Old Plough 1. Gloucestershire FA Under-18 Shield: Bradley Stoke 0 Longwell Green Spts 9, Bristol Central 2 St Nicholas 2, Bsl Telephones 7 Cheltenham CS 0, Charfield 1 Tuffley Rov 3, Cinderford Tn v Kingswood (home w/o), Coalpit Heath 1 Bristol Manor Farm 5, Cribbs 3 AEK Boco 2, Fintan 3 Shurdington Rov 0, Gala Wilton 6 Stonehouse Tn 1, Longwell Green Spts 2 Swindon Village Bowmen 4, Minchinhampton Tn 5 Southmead Comm 1, St Nicholas Colts 2 Winterbourne Utd 5, Winterbourne Utd 8 Bishops Cleeve 0, Yate Utd v Bromley Heath Utd. Gloucestershire FA Under-15 Boys Cup Round I: Almondsbury 2 Stratton 7, Ashton Colts 0 Southmead 10, Ashton Jrs 1 St Nicholas 5, Bishopston Utd 2 Ashton 5, Bradley Stoke Utd 8 Quedgeley Warr 2, Bradley Stoke 6 Highnam 0, Bsl Central 4 Leckampton 1, Bristol Utd 10 Hucclecote Harr 0, Longwell Green 1 Avon Ath 4, Rockleaze Rgrs 10 Abbeymead Warr 0, Warmley Rgrs 5 Severnside Nuclear 1, Winterbourne 0 Moreton 4. Hanham Minor, Under-10A: AEK Boco 2 Mangotsfield Utd 3, Ashton Boys 0 Bradley Stoke Yth Hornets 5, Keynsham Tn 1 Bsl Rovers SCJ 4, St Nicholas 0 Bsl City JSC 3. Under-10B: Bitton 3 Thornbury Tn 1, Downend Saints 6 Coalpit Heath 5, Henbury Colts 2 Longwell Green 7. Under-10C: Fry Club 7 Yate Utd Colts 7, Highridge Utd 2 Deerswood Abbots 2, Lawrence Weston Colts 10 Cadbury Heath Yth 2, Warmley Rgrs 8 Ashton Boys Colts 1, Whitchurch Spts Jrs Colts 6 AEK Boco Colts 1, Mangotsfield Utd Blue 2 Bradley Stoke Utd 1.
Under-10D: Bradley Stoke Yth 6 Frampton Rgrs 5, Bsl Central 10 Mangotsfield Utd Maroon 4. Under-11A: Bitton 0 Bsl Rovers 2, Bradley Stoke Utd 3 Bromley Heath Utd 0, Bsl City JSC 2 Bath City Yth 3, Keynsham Tn 0 Mangotsfield Utd 8, Mangotsfield Utd Colts 0 Patchway Spts 7, Whitchurch Spts Jrs 3 Bitton Blacks 3. Under-11B: Avon Ath 2 Whitchurch Spts 2, Bsl Central 7 Deerswood Abbots 0, Cadbury Heath Yth 3 Mangotsfield Utd Hawks 4, St Nicholas 1 Brislington Jrs 1, Stoke Lane Ath Lions 0 AEK Boco 5, Winterbourne Utd 0 Longwell Green 4. Under-11C: Ashton Boys 4 Keynsham Tn Colts 1, Bromley Heath Utd 2 Thornbury Tn 1, Frampton Rgrs 3 Yate Utd 0, Yate Utd 2 Bitton Whites 4. Under-11D: Bradley Stoke Yth 1 St Vallier 2, Brislington Jrs 1 Broadwalk 1, Hanham Ath Yth 0 Keynsham Tn Lions 0, Nicholas Wdrs 0 Ashton Boys Colts 7, Mangotsfield Utd Eagles 1 Coalpit Heath 7, Deerswood Abbots Whites 2 Deerswood Abbots Blue 0. Gloucestershire FA Under-16 Boys Cup Round I: Hanham Falc v Severn Beach (J Pullin), Rockleaze Rgrs v Brockworth Alb (P Carey), Shire Reds v South Cerney (C Bradbeer), St Nicholas v Thornbury Tn (D Blair), Warmley Rgrs v Yate Utd (S Snartt). Avon Youth, Under-12 Div I: Almondsbury Saints 1 Bsl City JSC 1, Deerswood Yth 4 Rockleaze Rgrs 0, Mangotsfield Utd 2 AEK Boco 2, Stoke Lane Ath Lions 4 Bath City 2. Under-12 Div II: Ashton Boys 2 Whitchurch Spts 3, Bsl Spartak 2 Keynsham Tn 0, Coalpit Heath 2 Warmley Rgrs 5, Longwell Green Spts 2 Highridge Utd 1, Yate Utd 4 Almondsbury Spts 1. Under-12 Div III: Bradley Stoke Yth 1 Bradley Stoke Utd 9, Brislington Jrs 1 Frampton Rgrs 4, Henbury Colts 7 Yate Utd Colts 0, St Nicholas 0 Deerswood Abbots 0, AEK Boco Jrs 2 Downend Saints 2. Under-12 Div IV: Downend Saints 3 Highridge Utd 1, Longwell Green Spts Colts 5 Shire Colts 1, Rockleaze Rgrs 2 Hanham Ath Yth 4, Whitchurch Spts 0 Mangotsfield Utd 8.
Under-12 Div V: Bromley Heath Utd 1 Stoke Lane Ath Colts 2, Keynsham Tn Colts 0 Thornbury Tn 8, Longwell Green Spts Ath 2 Bristol Utd Sharks 5. Avon Youth, Under-13 Div I: AEK Boco 4 Mangotsfield Utd 1, Broadwalk 7 Avon Ath 1, Downend Saints 3 Shire Colts 6, Keynsham Tn 3 Deerswood Abb 6, Stoke Lane Ath 5 Warmley Rgrs 3, Thornbury Tn 2 Bsl City JSC 0. Under-13 Div II: Bradley Stoke Utd 2 Portishead 2, Fry Club Colts 5 Coalpit Heath 9, Henbury Colts 10 Longwell Green Spts 0, St Vallier 6 Nicholas Wdrs 3, Yate Utd 5 Rockleaze Rgrs 1. Under-13 Div III: Ashton Boys 4 Pucklechurch Spts 7, Bitton 2 Bsl Central 10, Bsl Rov SCJ 2 Ashton Boys Jrs 2, Deerswood Abbots 6 St Nicholas 2. Under-13 Div IV: Brislington Jrs 0 Stoke Lane Ath Colts 6, Clifton Utd 4 Frampton Rgrs 4, Hanham Ath Yth 2 Bromley Heath Utd 3, Nicholas Wdrs Colts 5 AEK Boco Jrs 1, Whitchurch Spts 7 Southmead CS 1. Under-13 Div V: Severn Vale 8 AEK Boco Colts 1, Stockwood Wdrs 2 Keynsham Tn Colts 10. Avon Youth, Under-14 Div I: Bsl City JSC 3 Fry Club Colts 2, Hallen 5 Rockleaze Rgrs 1, Highridge Utd 2 Bitton 9. Under-14 Div II: Avon Ath 5 Bsl Spartak 2, Downend Boys 4 Brislington Jrs 6, Mangotsfield Utd 1 Ashton Boys Colts 1, Warmley Rgrs 4 Bsl Rov SCJ 3. Under-14 Div III: Bsl Central 3 Henbury Colts 2, Keynsham Tn 2 Nicholas Wdrs 6, Nicholas Wdrs Colts 4 Winterbourne Utd 3, Warmley Rgrs Colts 1 Golden Hill Sonics 4. Under-14 Div IV: Bradley Stoke Yth 1 Shireway Rgrs 0, Lawrence Weston Colts 3 Mangotsfield Utd Colts 2, Mangotsfield Utd Eagles 1 Bishopston Utd 3, Saltford Stars 9 Highridge Utd Lions 1, Shire Colts 2 AEK Boco 5, Thornbury Tn 5 Clifton Utd 1. Under-14 Div V: Longwell Green Spts 1 Hanham Ath Yth 8. Avon Youth, Under-15 Div II: Downend Saints 2 Deerswood Abbots 10, Keynsham Tn 0 Thornbury Tn 3. Under-15 Div III: Avon Ath Colts 5 Cadbury Heath
Yth 2, Fry Club 3 Bitton 4, Mangotsfield Utd 3 Rockleaze Rgrs Colts 2. Under-15 Div IV: Warmley Rangers Colts 0 AEK Boco Colts 5, Wotton Rov 2 Mangotsfield Utd Colts 2. Avon Youth, Under-16 Div I: AEK Boco 3 Ashton Boys 0, St Vallier 3 Ashton Boys 2. Under-16 Div II: Shireway Rgrs 2 Brislington Jrs 2. Under-16 Div III: Almondsbury 1 Downend Saints 7, Golden Hill Sonics 4 Coalpit Heath 3, Stoke Lane Ath 1 Fishponds OB Yth 9. Under-16 Div IV: Bsl Rov SCJ 2 Broadwalk 4, Keynsham Tn 0 Longwell Green Spts 7, Wotton Rov 10 Cadbury Heath Yth 0. Under-16 Div V: St Nicholas Colts 2 Frampton Rgrs 9, Thornbury Tn Colts 3 Ashton Boys Jrs 1. Bristol Girls, Under-10: Bristol Ladies Union Yellow v Bristol Ladies Union Red, AEK Boco Blue v Cadbury Heath Yth, Bradley Stoke Yth v AEK Boco White, Portishead Tn v Downend Flyers, Downend Saints 1 Avon Ath 4. Under-11: AEK Boco Blue 10 Whitchurch Spts 0, Bsl Ladies Union 0 Bradley Stoke 10, Downend Saints 3 Longwell Green Blue 6, Portishead Tn 5 AEK Boco Red 0, Westbury Park Foxes 3 Cadbury Heath 1, Longwell Green White 0 Wotton Rov 4. Under-12: Bsl Ladies Union Yellow 0 Bradley Stoke Yth 1, Hutton Jrs 2 Bsl Ladies Union Red 2, AEK Boco 9 St Nicholas 0. Under-13: Bradley Stoke Yth 1 Mangotsfield Utd 4, Downend 0 Bsl Ladies Union 8, Flyers 0 Whitchurch Spts 10, Keynsham Tn 3 Thornbury Tn 2, Downend Saints 0 AEK Boco 7, St Nicholas 3 Longwell Green 1. Under-14: Bsl Ladies Union 11 Backwell Ath 1, Hutton Jrs 5 Portishead Tn 1, Bath City 1 St Nicholas 3. Under-15: Downend Flyers 0 Frampton Rgrs 10, Fry Club Girls 1 Team Mendip 1, Longwell Green 2 Bsl Santos 1, Portishead Tn 11 Bradley Stoke Yth 1, Ashton Girls 1 AEK Boco 3. Under-18: Wotton Rov 3 Mangotsfield Utd 8.