Match Report 14th February 2016

Division 1

Buddha played Leicester Bharat at home this Sunday in the hopes of claiming 3 points, however it was Leicester Bharat that played to win bearing Buddha 2-1. Half time score Bharat were a goal up but managed to knock in another to claim the win. Buddha's goal scorer was James Myers for Bharat Scott Gallacher and Ryan Langley.

Division 2

Western Park Rangers played Brookside on Valentine's Day and weren't sharing the love!! Western Park stole the win with only 1 goal claiming the 3 points needed for the league. It was a late goal as the score at half time was 0-0! Goal scorer for Western Park was Connor Heathcote.

AJ faced Fleckney Athletic at home but failed to beat them! Fleckney were 1 nil down at half time but clearly wanted to have the 3 points to add to their points. Matthew Vaughan and Nathan Kear (2) netted for Fleckney. Jason Dixon and Adam Nadolski showed effort for AJ. An unfortunate loss for AJ.

DYP beat Verdon Athletic 4-3 in this league game. Half time DYP were a goal up and proceeded to push and win throughout the remainder of the game! Verdon put in great efforts with scoring 3 goals in 45 mins as did DYP adding to their previous goal. Luke McManus claimed a hat-trick for Verdon. Ryan Brown, Michael Mulloney, Ewan Rossington and Joshua Sole all scored for DYP.

Blue Whale Logistics Presidents Cup

Ball Park Nirvana lost their place in the Presidents Cup this Sunday against Palmerston. Half time they were down 4-2. But Palmerston played on high spirits and proved they wanted the win, all thanks to Andrew Culver and Zak Ginvert that netted twice allowing Harry Turner and Samuel Gill to score. For Ball Park it was Jake Tomlinson and Darren Liburd who scored 2. End result 3-6 to Palmerston.

Fc Britannia also lost out of the Presidents Cup against LK United 3-5. And unfortunate event for Britannia with them being 2 nil down at half time! LK goal scores Dave Brakes, Leon Coleman, Danny Concannon all claiming 1 each and Nathan Earle with 2. For Britannia Earl Murray, Denis Tomashevskij and Anthony Ward all netted.

Griffin Cup

Monsell Club Wasps Reserves go through to the next round after knocking Spinney Rovers out. Half time both teams were even 1-1. With it being a close game Monsell pushed that little bit harder and scored another. Ending the game 2-1. Jamie Bloxham and Stephen Pridmore scored for Wasps. Andy Bray made an effort for Spinney.

Park Rise failed to score this Sunday against Keepers Lodge. Keepers Lodge showed they were the stronger team filling gaps left right and centre. Unfortunately for Park Rise this is the end of the Griffin Cup. Keepers Lodge goal scorers Luke Holyoake and Darren Wheeler who netted twice.

FC Fosse beat Ratby Sports Bar 8 goals to nil in this round of the Griffin Cup. It's the end of the road for Ratby Sports. Goal scorers for FC Fosse were Rob Stead, Rich White both netting twice leaving Rocky Greenwood scoring a hat-trick. (OG)

Report by Melissa Sharman