WOODLEY RECOVER TO TAKE POINT, EVERSLEY

By ANDY PRESTON apreston@wokingham.today

Combined Counties

Division One

WOODLEY UNITED battled back from two goals down to claim a point against FC Deportivo Galicia.

The Kestrels were a goal behind at the break and conceded quickly after the restart.

However, they came fighting back and rapidly responded when Connor Suckling got on the shore sheet before Connor Richardson rounded off a flurry of goals to level the game.

Woodley manager Jordan Blake said: “Good point against a side that I’m sure will be right up at the top of the table at the end of the season.

“We showed real heart to come back from two down to get back in the game.

“Only disappointment for me is I felt we had enough chances to win it.”

BERKS COUNTY maintained their title push with a convincing home win over Hillingdon Borough.

Strikes from Luke Hayden and Ellis Day gave the Swords a 2-0 advantage at half-time.

Day made it an afternoon to remember and scored twice more in the second-half to seal his hat-trick, helping Berks seal a comfortable 4-1 success.

Berks are in fourth on 46 points, just five points off league leaders Langley with a game in hand.

EVERSLEY & CALIFORNIA collected three points after Ben Anderson scored a stoppage time winner from the spot.

With the game headed for a goalless draw, Joe Pantony was fouled in the box in the dying moments to win a penalty.

Anderson held his nerve and struck into the top corner from 12 yards to earn the Boars three precious points.

Eversley manager Matty Angell said: “A fantastic three points for us against a side in fantastic form, wasn’t pretty and have to say it was a very soft penalty given but so happy for Ben, he has worked hard and got the winner from the bench.”

FA Vase

ASCOT UNITED secured their place in the final eight of the competition as they knocked out Bridgewater United.

With the tense cup tie being locked at 0-0 going into the final 15 minutes, it was the Yellas who found the crucial breakthrough in the 77th minute.

Alfie Grant played the ball across to Harry Grant from Jay Welch’s free-kick and he headed in to score the decisive goal.

Ascot manager Jamie Tompkins said: “Great battle against a tough side.

“Love a 1-0 away win, clean sheet and a top performance.

“The journey continues.”