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Match reports from Saturday, 3 October, 2009

Eight victories keep Lions roaring
Riddings Rovers 2 Darley Dale Lions 5
Home scorers:- Simpson, M Turner
Away: Stephenson (2), Webster, Allsop, O'Neill

Darley Dale Lions made it eight wins from nine games as they won 5-2 away at Riddings Rovers.

   The first talking point of the game came after ten minutes with Riddings being reduced to ten men after their striker received a straight red for foul and abusive language towards the referee.

   The Lions then subsequently took the lead shortly afterwards with Aaron O'Neill crossing perfectly for Danny Stephenson to finish smartly with the outside of his right boot.

   Many would have expected the Lions to go on and comfortably win the game from here but Riddings fought back scoring a stunning long range drive from James Simpson to equalise and then taking the lead direct from a free kick from Mark Turner to go in at half time 2-1 up.

   After the break Darley picked it up a gear and it wasn't long before they were level. Man of the match Daz Longley whipped in the corner and Ash Webster lost his man to score with a glancing header.

   It was 3-2 to Darley minutes later with another Daz Longley corner finding Danny Stephenson who leapt like a salmon at the back post to direct his header back across goal and into the far corner.

   This goal was then followed by a Matt Allsop strike who directed Matt Scott's badly sliced shot into the bottom corner.

   The fifth and final goal was a headed Aaron O'Neill goal after a pinpoint cross from Aaron Sellors.

   Despite it being a lacklustre display by Darley, it was a valuable three points which sees them remain top of the league.

Harveys hold Hilcote
Harveys Bar 0 Hilcote United 0

Harveys Bar kept the second clean sheet of the season as they continue to surprise visiting teams.

   This game was played in what can only be described as awful weather conditions. With the wind stopping both teams from getting and clear cut chances from open play.

   It was Hilcote who had the better of the chances in the first half against the wind but struggled to find the finishing touch with Taylor getting his first start proving a worth while addition helping to maintain the clean sheet.

   But Harveys right back looked to the sky's after giving Hilcote a penalty after five minutes only to see the ball hitting the post and clearing it to safety.

   Centre back Dan Smith had Harveys best chance and under some good pressure failed to put Harveys in front.

   Harveys once again came out with something to prove in the second half. They had their own chances to win the game with Swift and Armshaw putting the ball the other side of the post.

   In different conditions this game would of been a different story but ending the game 0 - 0 was good enough for Harveys Bar and a fair result at the end.

   Anthony Wood M.O.M: Dave Armshaw

Holloway's new chapter begins
Tibshelf Community 4 AFC Lea Holloway 4
Home scorers:-
Away scorers:- Bott, C Whitford (2 pens), Andrews

The eleven that showed up for the game against Tibshelf started a new chapter in Holloway's season with a well-earned point.

   Gale force headwinds didn't help Holloway who were 2-0 down at half-time. Holloway made the most of the wind after the break and pulled a goal back when Shaun Bott fired across the keeper with an angled shot from 20 yards. Bott then won a penalty which Carl Whitford coolly slotted home to make it 2-2.

   Holloway then had to come from behind twice, Scott Andrews getting the last touch on a Nigel Emberton shot to make it 3-3 before a second Carl Whitford penalty earned a point for Holloway who had gone 4-3 down after Andrews' goal.

Saints disappointed at Ashbourne
Ashbourne 3 Laburnum Saints 2
Home scorers:-
Away scorers:- Clifton, Denton

Saints travelled to Ashbourne on a windy October afternoon with high hopes of coming away with the points.

   The battle of wind direction was won on the toss of a coin and Ashbourne were in charge.

   Early on, Saints withstood the pressure and started gaining momentum then a lapse of concentration and a low shot gave Ashbourne the lead. Saints held their own until half time with only a couple of headers and a Clifton strike to shout about.

   Saints with the wind behind them then tried playing the long ball game. Chances started to happen but it was Ashbourne who found the net again following another defensive lapse.

   It was Andy Clifton that got Saints back into the game ten minutes later with a low shot into the bottom left hand corner but Ashbourne turned up the pressure straight away and equalised within minutes.

   Ashbourne then scored ten minutes later to leave the Saints struggling to muster much at all. Pete Denton scored a very good finish to get Saints back into the game at 3-2.

   The home side still having a stranglehold on the game had a few more chances before Saints introduced the subs and chances started coming the other way. Bunting moved from centre half to main forward and was unlucky not to get on the end of a McClean cross.

   At the end of the game Saints walked off very down on themselves and will have to pick themselves up for the next week's home game against Kings Arms.

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