Round up 20 November 2010

CARLSBERG WEST CHESHIRE AFL
MATCH ROUND UP W/E 20th NOVEMBER

Bronze Social turned their league form upside down when reaching the last 8 of this season’s Cheshire Amateur Cup. The Division 2 table trailers visited Stockport Georgians and returned home with a 3-1 extra time victory under their belts. James Harris led the way with a double which backed up a Sean Cassidy strike. Ellesmere Port also booked a quarter final place when putting a dent into the unbeaten record of Division 2 leaders Chester Nomads with an impressive 3-0 success. Their opponents at the next stage will be Old Altrinchamians who saw off Vauxhall Motors Reserves following a penalty shoot out. Earlier Tony Ashton had netted for Motors as they fought out a 1-1 draw after extra time. Also through after a shoot out are Ashville who edged out host side Crewe. This followed a 2-2 draw and Steve Platt’s side will visit Northwich Villa in the next round.
As current County cup holders West Kirby were on duty representing Cheshire FA in the Northern Counties Championships. They were involved in a contentious contest with Westmoreland FA’s Kendal County FC. A game of many chances was decided in Kirby’s favour as early as the 8th minute when Adam Lea headed in Terry Cotgrave’s left wing free kick. A game which saw the referee take centre stage witnessed the visitors end the tie with 9 men while Kendal were reduced to 10.
League champions Cammell Laird Reserves finally gained their 1st win of the season at the expense of fellow strugglers Blacon YC. A Mike Gurnley double featured for Lairds with Dave Davies netting Blacon’s consolation. Dave Swaine and Owen Davies were again on target for Heswall who moved into 3rd place after powering their way to a 4-0 victory at Christleton and a Nathan Mapletoft strike proved to be the deciding factor as Newton overcame host side Southport Trinity 1-0. Upton AA also tasted away day success when Steve Finlay and Mike Crank posted in their 2-1 win at Marine Reserves [Lewis Frances] while Marshalls [Phil Davies] were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Helsby [Russ Whitehead]
Mossley Hill Athletic continue to climb the Division 2 table and their 3-0 success over Beb Athletic came courtesy of efforts by Callum Holmes, 2, and Yusuf Malik. New Brighton lie in 3rd place after Matty Murphy and an unlikely Neil Ashurst double counted in the 3-1 defeat of Hale [Phil McCann] and Heswall Reserves were grateful to Adam Corless whose single goal proved to be enough to see off Mallaby. Elsewhere Maghull Reserves [Steve Carroll, Ian Johnson] overcame Prescott Cable Reserves 2-0 while Richmond Raith Rovers Paul Gouthwaite, 2,] defeated visiting Capenhurst Villa [Graeme Davidson] 2-1.
Division 3 leaders Runcorn Linnets Reserves returned to winning ways when easing to a 3-0 victory at Beb Athletic Reserves. Jack Shaw, Dave Jolley, John Cawley were the men on the mark for Linnets while a Graham Edge hat trick and a Leon Sait double spearheaded a 5-2 victory at Merseyside Police for a New Brighton Reserve outfit who now lie in 2nd place. Manor Athletic ran out 4-0 winners at Hale Reserves and Marshalls Reserves won by the same scoreline at Capenhurst Villa Reserves.
In a reduced Youth Division programme Belfry jumped into 2nd spot following a close fought 2-1 victory over Ellesmere Port. Andy Coulton and Sam Ennis were on target for Belfry while Max Jolly grabbed Port’s consolation. Helsby had Paul Huyton and Mike Whitefield netting in their 3-0 defeat of Millennium and Mayfield enjoyed a 5-2 home success over Marshalls. Blacon Youth Reserves have tendered their resignation from Division 3 and the League Tables have been adjusted accordingly.