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FTL FUTBOL HELLENIC LEAGUE ROUND-UP 31/01/2010
Ascot United’s worrying FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division form was boosted by a well earned 2-2 draw with Oxford City Nomads on Saturday.
The Nomads were quickly into their stride, scoring twice through an own goal and Tommy Hayday. But second half efforts from Andy Lunn and Jeff Lamb saved the day for the Berkshire outfit.
Both Fairford Town and Marlow United were looking to notch up a first win since early November in this fixture but predictably settled for the draw.
Niall Hodgkins scored twice for Fairford in the opening minutes but Ollie and James Flint evened up the scores with their second half strikes.
Flackwell Heath extended Malmesbury Victoria’s miserable league form with a comfortable win thanks to a goal in each half from Lee Thompson and Paul Shone.
Highworth Town were unlucky to come away with nothing after conceding a late goal to title challengers, Almondsbury Town’s Nick Dunn.
The very impressive Kidlington took on an unpredictable Shrivenham side and, despite going into the break one down from a Ben Carter strike, claimed the points after second half replies from Luke Holden and Mark Baker.
Old Woodstock Town had the unenviable task of hosting league leaders Reading Town and although they held out until the break, strikes from Mike Buck and Mark Hughes settled the result in Reading’s favour.
Pegasus Juniors got the shock of the day when they were hammered at home 6-1 by basement side Bicester Town.
Mike Spaull put the Foxhunters into an early lead but Anthony Robbins soon replied for Peggy.
There then followed a second half rout with goals from Kyle McCoy with two, Chris Johnson, Dan Green and John Umney to bring the welcome points to the Oxfordshire side.
Shortwood United were looking to keep their championship challenge alive against lowly Carterton and were lucky to come through 1-0 thanks to a first half Craig Cole strike in an entertaining fixture.
Second-placed Wantage Town had to settle for a point against a very good Witney United outfit.
Ben Thompson (pictured) gave the Blanketmen the lead at the interval but Dan Keen was on hand to rescue the game for the Alfredians in the late second period.
In Division One West, Launton Sports were totally overwhelmed at a rampant Cheltenham Saracens, shipping a dozen goals without reply.
On target for the Saras were Ian Surcombe with a double hat-trick, Jamie Hammond with a brace, Jack Oldham, Joe Bermingham, Dan Harvey and an own goal to round off proceedings.
Letcombe overcame Trowbridge Town by the only goal through Mark Denny in a closely fought encounter.
Table-toppers Purton were up against the impressive Headington Amateurs and after an end-to-end crowd pleaser the game ended in a draw with each side scoring four times.
On target for the Redhouse side were old stager Paul Day with two, Lee Bowen and Warren Fuller and for the “As”, Ollie Zaja and Shaun Jacobs with a hat-trick.
Winterbourne United’s unravelling season continued with a 1-0 loss at the hands of Wootton Bassett Town. The game was settled by Matty Bown’s first half effort.
In Division One East, Chinnor hosted league leaders Wokingham & Emmbrook and after going behind to Rich Bland’s second half effort, did well to rescue a point with Gary Marshall’s late reply.
Struggling Didcot Town Reserves lost out to Finchampstead in front of the lowest gate of the day after second half efforts from Junior Arquimbau and Pat Selby.
Eton Wick were turned over by Chalfont Wasps, who scored through Fred Trip, James Felstead and Liam O’Neill.
Holyport’s Arron Lennon and Dan Rapley wrapped up the points against South Kilburn with their second half efforts.
Woodley Town’s mini revival continued at Kintbury Rangers after a fine 6-1 win. With honours even at the break, thanks to Chris Hatton for the visitors and Paul Thomas for the home side, a second half drubbing ensued thanks to Jamie Fairchild, Luke Williams and a Carl Davies hat trick.
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