Sydenhams Premier League (Wessex) Saturday November 27-11-10

If Hamworthy needed a bit of a boost before their next match against Weymouth FC in the Dorset Senior Cup, they certainly got it from this result. The Hammers welcomed back Max Crow from injury, and Mike Antrobus replaced duel signing Dan Hayson who had been recalled by Wimborne. The main highlight of the game was a thirty minute hat-trick by new signing Dave Ewing who has now scored five goals in three games since joining Hamworthy. Fellow striker Luke Burbidge also returned to scoring form with two goals that included a penalty.

Hamworthy again not for the first time in recent weeks conceded an early goal, this time in the first minute of play. A ball was not cleared when the opportunity arose from Hayling’s first attack. The ball reached Lee Oliver whose fierce shot hit the underside of the crossbar before bouncing down just over the line giving Dan Ackerman no chance. To their credit the Hammers soon got back into the game playing some good passing football on a difficult pitch. It was not this however that led to the equaliser in the eighth minute, but it came from a long clearance from Richard Jackson. Dave Ewing outpaced the square Hayling defence and kept his cool to level the score, slotting the ball past keeper Dan Ayres. Hamworthy continued to have the better of things going close on several occasions before the Dave Ewing found the net once again after fifteen minutes. This time he was found at the far post by a Stuart Cannie corner where he forced the ball home to give the Hammers the lead. The Islanders were now restricted to the odd break, but Greg Horlock and Michael White at the heart of the Hamworthy defence kept their shots on goal to a minimum. Dave Ewing got his hat-trick on the half hour after collecting the ball in the left hand corner of the field and cutting inside. He then found the far top corner of the net with a ball that may have been intended to be a cross. Hayling had their best attempt of the match a minute before the interval when they broke quickly out of defence. A good ball out to the right picked out a Hayling player who took the ball to the by-line before making an accurate cross to his striker in the centre. The resulting shot saw Dan Ackerman at full stretch to divert the fiercely struck goal bound effort round the post, and keep the two goal lead.

HT 1-3

The Islanders started the second period with a bit more purpose, and held their own for the first quarter of the second half. They were always however open to being hit by the counter attack, and this is what happened when Ryan Murray was put through to score his first goal in the Hamworthy colours. The game was now won, and perhaps one or two of the Hammers were now understandably a little guilty of easing off. Simon Brown made changes to give his players on the bench a run out, and it was one of these that was brought down for a penalty. Jack Swann was put through one on one with the keeper, but was brought down by Ayres as he went to go round him in the box. The Hayling man was shown a second yellow and dismissed by the Referee before Luke Burbidge stepped up to score from the spot. After not scoring for a few games, Luke Burbidge again found the back of the net two minutes later, to complete the scoring. This was after the stand in keeper had made a great save, but could only direct the ball into the path of the Hamworthy striker, who made no mistake. To their credit Hayling tried to pull something back in the last six minutes, but on the day they were well beaten by a team now lying fifth in the table.

FT 1-6

Team: D. Ackerman, M. Antrobus, R. Jackson,G. Horlock, M. White, M. Crow, R. Murray ( D. Spencer), W. Robinson, D. Ewen (J. Swann), L. Burbidge, S. Cannie

Unused Subs: E. Roberts

Dorset Youth League Division 2 (Sunday21-11-10)

Hamworthy started very well, and dominated most of the first half taking the lead when Ashley Hancock slotted the ball home at the end of a good move. They held the lead until just before half time when some woeful marking left a Poppy player with an easy finish.

HT1-1

Poppies started the brighter of the two teams in the second half, and soon got on top. Unfortunately for the Hammers keeper Rob Voysey had picked up an injury in the first half which caused him to miss kick. The ball went straight to a Poppy striker who made the most of the opportunity to give his side the lead. Things then got even worse shortly after that when the Hamworthy midfield lost possession in there own half to gift poppies another goal. Rob Voysey still struggling with his kicking again gave the ball away for Poppies to score a fourth goal. With only two players on the pitch older than sixteen years of age Hamworthy could have easily crumbled. However they started to fight back and Ashley Hancock scored a fantastic free kick from way outside the box. He smashed the ball into the top corner that left the Bournemouth keeper with no chance. United were again now dominating the game and Shane Brown scored from close range. Kyle Graham almost equalised when he broke free. However the Poppies keeper this time dived to his left to pull of a good save to keep his side in front. Hamworthy didn’t quite manage to get back on terms in this game, but they will look forward to the return fixture at home in two weeks time.

Team: R. Voysey, R.Williams, A. Depaola, V.Vincent, K.Stacey, S.Pederson, I.Male(K.Graham), J.Arnold, A.Hancock, S.Brown(C.Graham), C.Haesler(R.Smith)

Sydenhams Premier League (Wessex) Saturday November 20-11-10
As Simon Browne said in his pre-match programme notes the Hammers needed to win this game after a couple of indifferent performances. Max Crow, Martin Lawrence, Liam Currell and Perry Mullins were all unavailable for selection, and Aaron Corby who was joining the Navy the following day started on the bench.

Hamworthy had the slight edge in the opening few minutes of the game played in front of a decent size crowd. This was bolstered by the fact that the Poole match had been called off, and there was no game at Wimborne. Hamworthy should have taken the lead when Luke Burbidge hit the crossbar from inside the six yard box when it looked as if he must score. Fawley looked a far better side than the one that the Hammers beat at their ground earlier in the season. They looked a good coming forward, but they were well contained by the Hamworthy defence, who kept any danger to a minimum. United took the lead in the thirty fourth minute with a long range effort from Will Robinson. His shot from distance never rose a foot above the ground, and deceived Craig Wilson. The Fawley keeper appeared to dive too early and went the wrong way, but to be fair to him he could have been unsighted, or the ball may have taken a deflection. Hamworthy could have gone further ahead from their very next attack, but this time Wilson dived to divert the ball round the post for a corner. Just as it looked as if the Hammers would go in with a half time lead Fawley equalised with a cracker of a goal. The ball was picked up some thirty five yards out and smashed past Dan Ackerman who barely had chance to move, let alone save it.

HT 1-1

Once again at the start of the second period there was not a great deal between the teams, but the Hammers had the slight edge on play, and began to get there passing game going. Craig Wilson made another good save to keep his side level. A corner was met by Dan Haysom who directed his header down in text book fashion, only to see Wilson dive low to his left and palm the ball away. Aaron Corby was brought on to replace Dan Spencer and his strong running going forward gave the Hammers an immediate lift. A series of corners followed his introduction, and from one of these United were awarded a penalty for a push. Aaron Corby stepped up and slotted home the spot kick in the sixty ninth minute to score his last goal for the Hammers before joining the Navy. Hamworthy should have gone on and won the game quite comfortably from that point, but not for the first time this season, and much to the annoyance of the management team, they were guilty of switching off at a vital time. Fawley were awarded a somewhat controversial free kick on the edge of the penalty box. The ball was in the back of the net whilst some Hamworthy players were still disputing the kick, and before a wall was properly formed. United did get the ball in the net again only for it to be ruled out for off-side. They were not to be denied however, and new signing Dave Ewen who was making his Home debut did well to keep his head and score his second goal in two games for United, with just five minutes remaining. This gave the Hammers the win their play deserved over the ninety minutes, and keeps them in the race for a top six finish.

FT 3-2

Team: D. Ackerman, D.Spencer (A. Corby), R. Jackson,G. Horlock, M. White, D. Haysom, R. Murray, W. Robinson, D. Ewen, L. Burbidge (J. Swann), S. Cannie

Unused Subs: M. Antrobus, E. Roberts

Dorset Youth League Second Division (Sunday November 14th 2010)

Hamworthy started very strongly and were dominant from the start of a game that nearly got called off due to the conditions. Even on a muddy wet pitch the young Hamworthy team passed the ball well. They took the lead after 10 mins with another Jesse Arnold long range shot, his fourth of the season. Then Chard Haesler broke free and had his initial shot saved, but he followed it up to tap the ball home. Lewis Smith then got on the score sheet with a close range effort.

H.T. 0-3

The second half started just the same as the first with the Hammers on top, and shortly after the break Kyle Stacey grabbed another. To there credit Broadstone didn’t give up and they pulled a goal back to narrow the gap. They almost got a second, but Rob Voysey pulled off a great save diving to his right. He somehow kept the ball out of the net when everyone else there thought it was a certain goal. Shortly after this captain Ashley Hancock scored for the second time this season direct from a corner to put the game to bed. Finally Shane Brown ran on to a Liam hunter through ball to grab the sixth from the edge of the box. This made it six goals from six different players in a good all round display by the young Hammers.

F.T. 1-6

Team: Rob Voysey, Ross Williams, Antonio de Paola, Vinny Vincent, Kyle Stacey, Chard Haesler (River Smith), Jesse Arnold, Ian Male, Lewis Smith (Liam Hunter), Ashley Hancock, Shane Brown

Magna Dorset Premier League (Saturday 13-11-10)

Unfortunately it was the same old story for the Reserves, another loss to another team who really in most departments were no better than them. Hamworthy had nobody who could put a worth while shot in on goal, and are still making too many costly mistakes at the back. The absence up front of Jack Foster who had family commitments and Mike Glavin at the back did not help in these matters.

The Reserves once again more than held their own for the first thirty minutes. Despite some good approach work they were unable to trouble the Blandford keeper with a telling finish. The nearest they came was when Bamidele Asagba was put through one on one with the Keeper who rushed out of his area to win the tackle, and clear. An error by the Hamworthy defence who up to that point looked quite comfortable allowed Blandford to take the lead after thirty two minutes. The play continued to be fairly even until the break with Scot Wilson the Home Keeper making a couple of good saves before the half time whistle blew.

HT 0-1

The second half continued much as the first with the young Hamworthy team playing some reasonable football in mid-field, but still unable to penetrate up front. Just as in the first half Hamworthy were again caught at the back and Blandford doubled their lead half way through the second period. Heads now began to go down as the Blues with the pressure off, began to control the game for the first time in the match. It came as no surprise when they scored a third, and it could have got worse when a fourth goal was ruled out for off side. As the game drew to a close the Reserves did rally a little, but it was all too late.

FT 0-3

Team: S. Wilson, D. Gould (S. Moore), S. Pederson, D. Hyne, L. Corbin, C. Myer, D. Orchard, S. Parker,A. Stacey (A. Hancock) B. Satterley, B, Asagba(J. Banks)

Sydenhams Premier League (Wessex) Saturday 13-11-10

Watching Hamworthy United these days ought to carry a health warning, as their performance against bottom of the table Alton Town was enough to make your blood pressure go through the roof. Despite the frustration of being two goals down with 20 minutes left, they managed to salvage a point, which they hardly deserved. It was quite a changed side that took the field in this fixture. The Hammers had Max Crow missing with injury, Richard Jackson was suspended, and Dan Haysom was recalled to his parent club, Southern League Wimborne Town. They did start with new signing Dave Ewen up front to partner Luke Burbidge, with Aaron Stacey still out with injury, and Liam Currell still not fully fit, though able to sit on the bench.
Alton started the game with more life and energy than the Hammers and managed the first strike at goal after only a couple of minutes. Ackerman did well to keep the ball out at the expense of a corner. However Alton scored from it, when a fine cross was delivered inside the 6 yard box. It was met with a thumping header, with the defence rooted to the spot. The Hammers replied almost immediately after when Robinson forced the home keeper to parry a shot. Luke Burbidge collected the rebound, cut
inside the defender, but his shot hit the upright and was cleared. Hamworthy raised the level of their game and forced three corners in quick succession, but could not make the pressure tell. The game was
fairly open and swung from end to end. Alton always looked threatening when they came forward, and tried to pepper the Hammers goal when given a sight of it. Great defending from Michael White, prevented what seemed to be a certain goal opportunity. United followed this with some good link up play by Spencer and Burbidge, but the cross to the far post for the unmarked Mullins was too high. Dan Spencer, returning after injury, went on one of his runs down the right, leaving the defence for dead. He was upended just outside the penalty area, but the culprit escaped any punishment from the Referee, which was surprising. The pitch was wet, and had a good covering of grass, and the Hammers always struggled with their touch, and ball control on the deck. The first touch always appeared to run a yard or so off the toe, inviting the opposition t tackle. Shortly before half-time, Greg Horlock was unfortunate not to score following a long throw-in into the box. Greg won the initial flick on, and when the ball was fed back to him on the ground, his left footed curling shot went just wide.
HT 1-0
The second half started with Alton Town showing far more energy and resolve. In fact Ackerman was called into action straight away, saving low to his right, and the last ditch intervention of Mike Antrobus prevented Alton from increasing their lead. After 55 minutes, another goal saving tackle by Michael White at the near post kept the Hammers in touch with Alton, who on this form did not look like a team at the foot of the table. Alton started to get on top, and controlled the game, but a gift from
Antrobus gave the home team a two goal advantage. Hamworthy had a free kick which was taken quickly by Antrobus. His short pass went straight to the opposition, and the subsequent through ball allowed a soft chip over the advancing Ackerman on 62 minutes. Hamworthy went through a very difficult period straight after the restart, with Alton Town literally running riot. It looked certain
that Alton would go on to score more goals and embarrass the Hammers. United had no answer to a team who appeared to be on a goal rampage. Liam Currell came off the bench to replace Perry Mullins and went straight up front. His introduction to the game had an immediate impact, as his pace and strength ruffled the home defence. Hamworthy did stem the flow of the home team by getting a goal back on 70 minutes. Luke Burbidge broke out on the right, and his superb through ball found Currell, having beaten the defender and, in on goal. His shot was stopped by the advancing keeper, however, but the ball ran loose to Dave Ewen, who scored on his Hammer’s debut. Hamworthy couldn’t sustain any more pressure or influence the game at this point, as Alton applied so much pressure.A series of saves from Ackerman, and a goal line clearance kept the score, and likely defeat, respectable.
There was to be a final twist in this match though. With the stoppage time already in the 5th minute, a Hammer’s corner from the left side fell to Greg Horlock, who smashed the ball in from close range. Hamworthy had somehow salvaged a point, as the final whistle blew shortly afterwards.
It must have felt like a defeat for Alton Town, in fact I offered to call the Hampshire Constabulary on the way home to report a robbery!

FT 2-2

Team: Ackerman, Murray, Antrobus, Horlock, White, Robinson (Swann), Corby, Spencer, Burbidge, Ewen, Mullins (Currell). Unused subs : Roberts (GK), Satterley

Magna Dorset Premier League (Saturday 06-11-10)

Hamworthy were looking to build on their win the previous week, but unfortunately this was not to be. The score at the end of ninety minutes in no way reflected the true storey of the game. The Reserves dominated large parts of the game, but once again fell foul of some lapses in their defence and a dubious penalty decision.

Hamworthy started very well and were on top until Chickerell were awarded a penalty for a tackle that the Referee was not in the best of positions to see. His Assistant who was in a far better position to judge gave no indication, but unfortunately for Hamworthy he was not consulted by the Referee. Grant Chance converted the spot kick. This knocked the Hammers out of their stride and the same player was able to take full advantage of a couple of errors to score two more goals in twenty minutes, and give his side a 3-0 interval lead their play scarcely merited.

HT 0-1

As so often in the past Hamworthy came out the second half and really gave it a go. Charlie Mayer did pull a goal back for the Hammers, but a long break for a serious injury to Chickerell’s Craig Roper did not help them in their cause. The injured player was later diagnosed with ligament damage, and not a broken leg as at first thought. Hamworthy United wish him well in his recovery. The Reserves were unable to add to their one goal, having also had a penalty of their own saved in the second half, and so the game finished in an away win for the visitors.

FT 1-3

Team: S. Wilson, S. Pederson, S. Moore, D. Hyne, M. Glavin, L. Diaper, L. Claire (D. Satterley), B. Asagba (K. Stacey), C. Meyer (D. Gould), R. Scadding, J. Foster.

Dorset Senior Cup 2nd Round

This tie meant for the third year running the two United teams met at Portland in the second round of the Dorset Senior Cup. Portland is never an easy place to visit, but at least this year unlike the previous two, the gale force winds and rain kept away. That and a good pitch meant that the playing conditions were excellent on the day. Captain Max Crow was side line with an injury which gave Will Robinson the chance to return the starting line up. Mike Antrobus and Jack Swann were unavailable due to work commitments.

Portland lined up with one up front and packed the midfield in an attempt to stifle Hamworthy. For most of the first half they managed to do this, but this also meant they created nothing themselves. The Hammers although playing well below their best were still able to control the game, and looked the more dangerous of the two teams when going forward. Once again they were often guilty of over elaborating, or dwelling too long on the ball when getting into good striking positions. This allowed the hard working Portland defence time to clear their lines and prevent the Wessex League side taking the lead. Richard Jackson went closest to scoring when he cut inside and drilled his shot inches past the post with the keeper well beaten.

HT 0-0

Simon Browne’s men must have had a good talking to at half time because they started the second half much better. They at last got the ball down and got their passing game going, and now began to stretch the Islander’s defence. Ten minutes into the second half the Hammers were rewarded with a well taken goal. Following a good move Richard Jackson was picked out on the far left in acres of space. He took time to control the ball and send a pin point cross over for Perry Mullins to bury it at the far post, This a rare Mullins header. Hamworthy continued to control the game, and it was only a matter of time before they scored another cracking goal following another good move. Luke Burbidge laid the ball back into the path of the advancing Arron Corby who struck a great low shot into the corner of the net from twelve yards out. The Hammers then had a good shout for a penalty, but Referee Mr Cobb gave the defender the benefit of the doubt, and awarded the free kick on the edge of the box instead. Portland late in the game did push more men forward, and they were unlucky when a free kick that looked to be going well over suddenly dipped and struck the bar. In time added on, and with the dug-out screaming for them to hold on to the ball, Hamworthy gave it away. A dangerous ball into the box was not dealt with and Portland hammered home a late consolation goal. The final whistle was blown almost immediately after the restart. The Hammers were worthy winners over the ninety minutes, but Portland must have wondered if they had been a little more adventurous earlier on what might have happened.

FT 1-2

Team: D. Ackerman,R. Murray,R. Jackson.G. Horlock, M. White, D. Haysom,W. Robinson, A. Corby, L. Burbidge (J. Satterley), S. Cannie ,P. Mullins (D. Spencer)

Unused Subs L Currell E. Roberts

Sydenhams Premier League (Wessex) Tuesday November 2nd 2010)

Simon Browne and the Hamworthy faithful had few complaints about this result of this game played in front of a good crowd of 154 people. On the night the more experienced Poppies Team had a little too much in the locker for the younger up and coming Hammers, many of whom are in their first season at this level. It was however a very enjoyable match that was a credit to the Wessex League, helped greatly by the way Referee Mr Bloor and his team handled the game.

Poppies eager to make up for a couple of indifferent results of late started the game very quickly. Their slick passing soon had United on the back foot as the Hammers struggled to compete with them in the opening stages. Hamworthy soon paid for their slow start when Bournemouth took full advantage of some hesitation in the United Defence to score after five minutes through Fawzii Saadi. Poppies continued to dominate for the next quarter of an hour as the Hammers struggled to contain them. Their cause was not helped by a strong gusting wind that favoured the visitors in the first half. Bournemouth were unlucky not to have doubled their lead when a long through ball that found Dan Ackerman charging out of his goal and in no mans land. A Bournemouth man reached the ball first and lobbed it over the advancing Ackerman, but fortunately for United it bounced over the bar. Keeper Ackerman soon made amends by pulling off two top drawer saves to keep his side in the game. As the game progressed Hamworthy got their game going, and began to exert a bit of pressure of their own. Unfortunately a lot of their good approach work did not finish with a telling strike on goal. Both Perry Mullins and Stuart Cannie had good chances to do so, but failed to get the ball past the impressive Jason Harvell

HT 0-1

It was the Hammers who started the second half the better of the two teams and for long spells had the Poppies at full stretch defending. For the first time in the game the young United forwards were passing well, and created some really good chances. Unfortunately they sometimes over elaborated in their play and got closed down before they got their shot away, or were unable to get any power on their shots. Just as it looked as if Hamworthy might get back in the game, a quick break by Poppies halfway through the second period led to another goal. United were caught short of cover at the back and this allowed George Webb the time and space to pick his spot to double the lead. This set back appeared to knock the stuffing out of the home side and they lost the momentum that they had built up after the break. It was not until the last ten minutes of the game that they once again began to put pressure on the Bournemouth goal, but all to no avail, and the game finished in a deserved Poppies win.

FT 0-2

Team: D. Ackerman,R. Murray,R. Jackson.G. Horlock, M. White, D. Haysom, M. Crow (J. Satterley), A. Corby, L. Burbidge, S. Cannie (J. Swann), P. Mullins (W. Robinson)

Unused Subs M. Antrobus, R. Voysey

Sydenhams Premier League (Wessex) Saturday 30-10-10

The Hammers were fresh on the back of a very good away win at Christchurch, and were very soon pressing lowly placed Hamble. Despite their league position, Hamble had experienced a good
run in the FA Cup, and were not to be taken lightly. It was difficult to remember that the Hammers were in orange and black, and not the almost identical maroon & sky blue worn by the home team.
Hamworthy took the game to Hamble for almost the first 15 minutes. Headed efforts from Aaron Corby and Dan Haysom put the Hamble goal under pressure though not forcing a save from the home keeper. Ex-Hammer Jamie Barron was clearly keen to get one over on his ex-teammates and it was Jamie who went close after quarter of an hour. He was given space for a shot, but he sent it over the bar from the edge of the box. This was a clear warning that it was not going to be an easy game. It was United however who opened the scoring on 22 minutes, and it was no more than they deserved. A forward pass down the left hand side was held up well by Jack Swann, despite the close attentions of a defender. He fed the ball back to Richard Jackson who found the lively Perry Mullins. Perry cut inside and looked like he had opened a shooting opportunity for himself, but he slipped the ball through the advancing defence to an unmarked Max Crow, who had beaten the offside trap. Crow’s touch was superb as he lifted the ball over the advancing keeper for the first goal. A beauty. Hammers 1-0. United appeared to be able to move the ball very well, but a poor free kick allowed Hamble to break. It was only the intervention of Ackerman in the Hammer’s goal that thwarted Jamie Barron from getting the equaliser. On 20 minutes, a long diagonal ball from left to right from Dan Haysom, found Perry Mullins unmarked, but his shot was sliced past the upright. This was missed opportunity to really stamp the Hammers authority on the game. Other good chances came and went in a Hamworthy dominated first half. Aaron Corby’s great vision had the home keeper scrambling from 35yards, after an audacious chip. Max Crow almost added to his goal tally, with a rifling shot that just missed the upright shortly before the break. Hamworthy missed a wonderful chance to double their lead, when Corby threaded a superb ball through the defence, releasing Luke Burbidge on goal. He took his shot early, but despite beating the advancing keeper, he just missed the far post. Were these missed chances going to come back to haunt Hamworthy ?
Half Time : Hamble ASSC 0 -1 Hamworthy United
From the re-start, the Hammers immediately surrendered possession, and Ackerman had to make a good stop. United seemed to be ruffled as a series of corners and sustained pressure made them look uncomfortable. They were prevented by Hamble from getting back into any sort of rhythm. They were however able to keep their goal intact and managed a sharp counter-attack. Burbidge, again fed by Corby, forced a good save for a corner, but, they could not press the advantage. Hamble seemed to gain more control of the game, and it was no surprise on 57 minutes when they equalised. A needless free kick was given away on the left side of the Hammers defence. Jamie Barron delivered one of his ‘driven’ free kicks into the Hammer’s box which was not properly cleared. The ball came in from the right, to find a whole line of unmarked Hamble forwards. This was easy header for Jamie Musselwhite to take, with Ackerman left stranded to level the score 1 – 1. This really rattled the Hammers and they appeared to lose their composure and discipline. Hamble pressed forward as they could now sense a victory. In fact a second goal was only averted from a corner, when Richard Jackson headed off the line with the keeper beaten. Hamworthy finally got to grips with themselves with 25 minutes to go. A great move down the right between Murray and Mullins released Burbidge in on goal. His low shot brought another fine save from the home keeper; but, his best save was yet to come. Another right hand cross into the Hamble box found the unmarked Aaron Corby. His glancing header to the far post looked as if it was on its way into the net. The keeper somehow, diving full length to his right, got his fingers behind the ball that had already gone past him, and flicked it up and out of the goal. The rebound was rushed and was wasted over the top. A better save you won’t see in the league this season. Both teams clearly felt the result was up for grabs and it was so nearly Hamble that grabbed a second goal. A break from the home sidefound 2 on 2 and despite going past the last defender, Musselwhite pulled his shot wide.This was real let off for the Hammers. How ironic then that the next and last attack from Hamworthy created what was to be the winning goal. Good work down the right from Burbidge and Robinson saw the ball driven across the penalty area at ankle height. The home keeper went to ground and parried it out in to the box, only for the advancing Richard Jackson to smash in the winner. 1 - 2 Hammers. Another good away win which consolidated Hamworthy’s 6th place in the league table, but they will clearly need to be more ruthless with their chances in the future.

Team: Ackerman, Murray, R Jackson, Horlock, White, Haysom, Crow,Corby, Swann (Cannie 67), Burbidge, Mullins (Robinson 88) Unused subs: Roberts (GK), Antrobus, Satterley