South West Counties Youth League, 13th October 2007

The benefit of a home match, a fast start and the tenacity to keep going to the end, were the factors that saw the Hamworthy youngsters secure three very well deserved points, against opposition operating three levels higher up the non-league football pyramid.

The first 45 minutes saw the Hammers play at tempo their opponents could not match, as they were pulled apart by quick one and two touch passing that drew praise from a number of spectators. However, chances came and went, as the final pass and runs into the box did not quite connect, leaving the home side frustrated at going in 0-0 at halftime.

The second half evened up slightly with the Dorchester side looking much more dangerous on the break, but the Hammers defence held firm and the tide shifted again in the last 15 minutes, with Joseph Byrne driving home a well deserved winner in the 80 minute at the second attempt, after his first effort was blocked by the Dorchester defence.

The Hammers travel to Eastleigh next for another top of the table clash.

Team: Lillington, Seal, Cole, Byrne, MacDonald (Capt), Chappell, Crossin, Norris, Reavenall-Nuete, Macklin (Watson), Cooper-Blayney (Pimm) Subs Un-used: Rees, Smith, Basing

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