AFC GOOD FORM CONTINUES

Only three games prevented the Norwich Sunday league completing a full schedule this morning. Of the three games called off, two were very early and one pitch was deemed unfit by the referee.

In the Premier Division AFC Wanderers continued their good form scoring ten (Tuttle 3, Wright 2, Kay, Peacher, Finch, Watson and Vincent) without reply against Salhouse Rovers. Acle Rangers also kept a clean sheet as they thumped reigning champions Marlborough 6-0, whilst Norman Wanderers were held to a 2-2 draw by the improving Dog House.

Norman Wanderers Res missed the chance to increase their lead at the top of 1A after they went down 2-1 at Norwich CEYMS and at the other end of the table, Hellesdon Ath had a crucial 5-3 victory over Unthank Arms. Earlham Utd are second in 1B after a 2-0 win over Prince of Denmark and are followed by Costessey Sports who drew 1-1 at Unicorns. Haig FC had a good 5-3 home win over Norfolk CCSC and Manor Park closed the gap on Hillside OB at the bottom, after beating them 2-1.

In 2A, morning leaders Green Man were beaten 1-0 at Reepham, a result that saw Vale Longo take over at the top thanks to a 4-1 (Dhaliwal, Crowley, Woods and Powley) victory over The Griffen. With plenty of games in hand Aslacton lurk dangerously after winning 4-0 at Coachmakers Arms, whilst Spixworth Sunday put seven past an Acle Wanderers side that finished with only nine men due to injuries. Well done to Plasterers Arms who moved off the bottom of the table after a 2-1 win at The Castlegate thanks to goals by Watson and Gardiner. Game of the day was in 2B where the top two, St Faiths and Old Catton fought out a 3-3 draw. Sprowston Rovers suffered a setback going down 3-1 at home to PL Rangers for whom Rocastle 2, and Lofty were on target. Ribs of Beef beat Spixworth Sunday 4-2 and Horsford SC continued their scoring streak after winning 8-1 at The Gordon.

Goals by Cameron 2, and Piggin gave 3A leaders Stoke FC a hard fought win over Heartsease Casuals for whom Woodcock and Bradley replied. Second placed Upton had a 3-0 (Ulph, Glen and Nelson) home win over Sporting Longdale and The Otter are third after beating Bystanders 3-0. DCS Rapid's bid for promotion faltered again. Despite taking the lead from a Keelty screamer, the home side, Newsman Celtic, fought back to equalise. The Reindeer had a 2-0 (Chamberlain and Ashton) win at home to Mad Moose. In 3B, leaders Bayer FC went to Wilco Fast Fit and won 12-2, whilst after two defeats Mischief returned to winning ways, 6-1 at Sporting Farmhouse. Taverham are fourth after winning 4-0 at Dynamo Denmark and Hethersett Res won 2-1 at Unicorns Res. AFC Rompers had a good 4-2 win over Moles Rest, whilst Wymondham Res came back from Aylsham Res with a 1-0 victory in the bag.

AFC Mousehold produced their best performance of the season, but still went down to unbeaten 4A leaders Wellington Pink Un's 3-1. Sprowston Royal Oak hit five without reply against Norwich Airport and Dancing Farmers had a 2-1 (Smith 2) victory at Sporting Longdale Res. Kings Arms hit six whilst winning at Earlham Colney and Hockering beat Brickmakers 3-1. Hellesdon Ath Res had a good 6-2 win at Silver Fox Res. 4B leaders Heartsease hit five at Spixworth Sunday Res and head Earlham Utd Res, who beat Freethorpe 6-1,on goal difference. AFC Oak beat Salhouse Res 3-2 (Bridge 2 and Ratcliffe) and Maid Marion drop to fourth after losing 3-1 at home to Constitution. Hingham won 3-1 at Hethersett "A" and Felmingham beat Wendene 3-0.

The Pink Un sponsored Sunday League Cup got underway again and the 1st round game between 1B leaders Aylsham Sunday and Premier Division Silver Fox ended in a surprise 3-0 win for the home side. Wymondham Rangers won 12-1 at Mattishall YCOB, whilst I watched an entertaining game at Poringland where Sprowston Wanderers keeper Paul Walton produced an outstanding performance as his side went down 2-0. Both sides missed numerous chances but goals by Elwin and Farrow saw the home side through. Of the 2nd round games played, Quebec went through after scoring eight without reply at Drayton and Norwich Busmen progressed after beating North Walsham 3-1.

 

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