HETHERSETT PAY THE PENALTY

Hethersett's poor run of results continued today when they went down 3-0 at Poringland, their cause not helped by missing a penalty when one down. Leaders Marlborough went further clear at the top, winning 3-1 at Quebec, whilst Norman Wanderers moved up to second after beating Rosary Rams 4-1. Mattishall YCOB had a good 1-0 at The Grove and Prince of Denmark kept up their good run winning 5-3 at Acle Rangers.

In 1A leaders Eaton Beehive thumped seven passed Freemasons Arms and second placed AFC Wanderers beat Felthorpe 3-1. Winstone Rovers lost ground on the top two after drawing 3-3 with Aylsham Black Boys. Norwich Busmen, Angel Gardens and The Silver Fox all had home wins. Salhouse Rovers continue to lead 1B after beating Poringland Reserves and Taverham Sunday moved up to second spot when beating Acle Res 4-3. Unicorns scored eight at Manor Park, whilst Aylsham Sunday and Wymondham Rangers drew 1-1.

Gilson Bailey took advantage of a 2-2 draw between Windmill Wanderers and Hellesdon Ath, to go top after beating Newsman Celtic 3-2. North Walsham OB beat Norman Res and Acle Wanderers had a 3-0 win at Norwich Union. Aslacton had a 2-2 draw at Earlham Bridges, whilst credit to Earlham Colney who fought back after last weeks heavy defeat, to gain their first point of the season when drawing 4-4 with North Walsham Town. Norwich CEYMS beat Earlham Utd 2-1 to stay top of 2B. Costessey Sports and Horsford SC drew 2-2, whilst Drayton ended Haigh FC's perfect record, beating them 4-1. Hethersett Res and Ex Mile Cross both had big wins and Ketts Tavern drew 2-2 with Thorpe Rovers.

Nelson opened up a gap at the top of 3A when winning 5-0 at Temple Bar. Plasterers Arms beat Mad Moose 3-2 and Green Man had a good 4-2 victory over Brickmakers. The Griffin, Deopham and The Reindeer were all victors in high scoring games. Old Catton and Norfolk CCSC are starting to pull away at the top of 3B after good wins, whilst third placed St Faiths scored seven without reply at Aylsham Res. Wymondham Res thumped six past Ribs of Beef and PL Rangers won 3-2 at Unicorns Res.

Reepham Town made it nine out of nine after a 6-2 win at home to Elm Tavern. DCS Rapid drew 2-2 at Mulbarton and Norman "A" are third after a 1-0 win at Pulham. Coachmakers Arms won 4-0 at Upton, Branford drew with Sporting Longdale and The Mitre drew with Earlham Colney Res. Battle of the top two in 4B saw Hingham Ath come away from Dynamo Denmark with an 8-1 victory. Felmingham drew 4-4 with Mischief and Sprowston Rovers are fourth after beating Thorpe Marriot 2-1. Dancing Farmers beat Royal Oak 5-2 and AFC Fifers also had a good win, 4-1 against Hethersett "A". Mundesley and Freethorpe drew 2-2