HAMWORTHY UNITED 4 HAMWORTHY RECREATION 1
(Friendly Sat 19-07-08) Dorchester Town dominated the game against the Hammers earlier in the week, but this time it was United’s turn to take control of the match. Apart from a ten minute spell early in the second half the Home side had much the better of things, and never really looked like doing anything other than winning the match. United were forced to play central defender Steve Gilbert in goal when Martin Peters had to work, and his replacement was taken ill just before the start. Hamworthy took the game to their Dorset Premier League opponents, and soon had them on the back foot. It came as no surprise when the Hammers superior speed and passing ability was rewarded with a goal. Striker Ben Osborne, a summer signing from Poole Town gave the Home side the lead with a cool finish. The lead was doubled soon after with the best goal of the game. Warren Byerly was falling backwards at the time that he was found on the edge of the box with a good cross. As he was falling he volleyed the ball into the far top corner of the net giving the Recreation Keeper no chance. The visitors almost pulled a goal back when they struck the bottom of the post, but this was as close as they got. They hardly troubled Stand in Keeper Gilbert in the first half, who was no doubt thankful not to be busy. Hamworthy Rec came more into the game in the second half, and must have thought they were in with a chance when they pulled a goal back fifteen minutes into the second period. A quick ball out of defence for once found the United defence wanting, and allowed former Hammer Ryan Lucas to slip the ball past the advancing Keeper. The two goal advantage was quickly restored after Stewart Cannie was brought down as he weaved his way into the penalty box. Warren Byerley stepped up to convert from the spot. United added a fourth goal when substitute and under eighteen player Jordan Cole headed home a Max Crow cross shortly before the end.