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F.A. SUNDAY CUP QUARTER FINAL - SUNDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2019

East Christchurch SSC’s magnificent F.A. SUNDAY CUP adventure ended in a 2-0 fifth round defeat against Birstall Stamford at Hurn Bridge. There were chances at both ends in the nervy early minutes and the visitors from Leicester had a good opportunity midway through the first half when, through with only Marc Davies to beat, Paul Pallett fired wide. East Christchurch responded on the half hour with Dave Midgley meeting Jack Smith’s cross from the left with a diving header which brought a good save from Birstall ‘keeper Elliott Shiliam. The first half came to a close with Pallett firing wide of Marc Davies’ far post from the edge of the box. The visitors were in front just three minutes after the interval when Pallett laid the ball off for Ryan Seal to slot it home. East Christchurch fought back and Shilliam had to get down quickly to save a 30 yard effort from Jonny King on the hour. The Birtstall ‘keeper then did well to adjust when Matt Piovan’s strike from the edge of the penalty area was deflected by Dave Midgley. Birtsall were fortunate to escape in the 74th minute when Alex Whitehouse set up a chance for Midgley but, with the visitors’ ‘keeper desperately trying to close him down, the East Christchurch striker put the ball over the bar. Birstall clinched their place in the semi final four minutes from time when Paul Pallott met a cross from the left with an unorthodox overhead kick which surprised everyone and found it’s way just inside the far post.

East Christchurch SSC : Marc Davies, Jack Smith, Matt Piovan, Callum Dickenson, Dan Waterhouse, Jamie Trimble (Tom Harris 86 mins), Darren Orchard (Sol Bower 74 mins), Sam Kennedy (Greg O’Mallo 88 mins), Alex Whitehouse, Jonny King, Dave Midgley.

M.A.HART CUP COMPETITIONS ROUND UP - SUNDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2019

Alderney Manor are through to the semi finals of the M.A. HART ROBBINS CUP after their 4-0 fifth round victory over AFC East Christchurch thanks to Sam Thompson, Scott Arnold, and a couple of goals from Toby Williams. It was the eighth successive victory for Division Two’s “form team” who now meet East Christchurch SSC in the semi finals. Josh Carter struck for Bearwood Broncos in their fourth round tie but Division One leaders Loch & Quay were too strong for them and were 3-1 winners thanks to River Smith, Phil MIdson, and Chris Ballam.

DORSET CUP COMPETITIONS ROUND UP - SUNDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2019

Sam Carter plundered four and Bradley Miles bagged a hat-trick when Canford Rovers gave Gillingham Town Barbarians 9-2 in the quarter finals of the DORSET SUNDAY PLATE with Luke Hall and Zak Blackburn adding one each. MK Interiors are also though to the semi finals after Scott Naylor and Jamie Webber gave them the verdict 2-1 against Wyke Smugglers Sunday.

HAMPSHIRE CUP COMPETITIONS ROUND UP - SUNDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2019

Ringwood Town Under 18s bowed out of the HAMPSHIRE FA SUNDAY UNDER 18 CUP competition in the quarter finals when they went down 4-1 to a very strong Brockenhurst

Under 18 side. Jamie Quainton scored the consolation goal for the BHFL Under 18 Division side.

HAYWARD SUNDAY LEAGUE ROUND UP - SUNDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2019

Skipper Adam Janes scored both goals when Newtown Athletic toppled DIVISION TWO leaders AFC Stourvale 2-0. There’s no change in the pecking order at the top though as nearest rivals Parley Sports and Wiseguys cancelled each other out in a 0-0 draw. Louis Baker-Stroud scored all three goals in Shoulder of Mutton’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth Sports Mercury who replied through Dean Norman and Dave Cavill. Rushmere netted through Paul Sheppard and a couple of goals from Andy Gosling but bottom placed NMO doubled their points total when they surprised them 6-3 with goals from Liam Roberts (2), Mitchell Speechley-Price, James Jose, Matt Hillyar, and Kelvin Gale.

Ritchie Whiting struck for West Howe in their final DIVISION ONE game of the season but Talbot Rangers just got the better of them 2-1 with goals from Sam Phillips and Sami Garcia.

Vienna Suttoners are eleven points clear at the top of DIVISION THREE after sweeping Bournemouth Athletic aside 4-0 with goals from Will Foster, Luke Hoare, Toby Saunders, and Stevie Lucas. Tower Park move up to third place in the table after William Mills (2) and Charlie King ensured a 3-1 success against AFC Burton Reserves who replied through Dan Bailey. Ben Bayes converted two penalty kicks for Richmond Park Rangers but Poole Wanderers recorded their first win in three months when Ryan Musselwhite’s hat-trick and a goal from Jack Hepburn gave them the upper hand 4-2.

Callum McColl. Shane Jackson, and Tony O’Callaghan netted for Poole Borough but DIVISION FOUR leaders Vienna Suttoners Reserves were 5-3 winners thanks to Sam Purdy, Liam Riding, Jesse Hodgson, and a couple of goals from Luke Scrimshaw. Portchester remain six points behind with four games in hand after Carl Charman’s 2nd minute strike and a 39th minute penalty from Shane Fox clinched a 2-1 win over Scott V who came back strongly after the break and halved the deficit through Dan Hayward. KB Sports remain in contention after Kieron Mulvey, Jordan Hayter, Jamie Wilson, and Alex Hawey ensured a 4-1 victory over West Mullen whose consolation goal came from Jinny Pike. Meanwhile, at the other end of the table, bottom placed Branksome Liberal extended their unbeaten run to three games when Connor Stagg earned them a 1-1 draw with Morden whose goal came from Martin Haskell.

Boscombe Celtic are seven points clear at the top of DIVISION FIVE after their 5-2 success against Parkstone Athletic. Rob Daniels and John Bailey bagged two each for Celtic with Alex Rossi also on target from the penalty spot while Sam Lane scored both Parkstone goals. Shane Morris struck for third placed Christchurch Starre but New Milton Borough shaded it 2-1 with goals from Alex Frost and Stephen Murphy. Callum Streamer settled the issue 1-0 for Parkstone against Kirkfield United while Forest United opened their points account when Charlie Way and Josh Howlett-Green earned them a 2-2 draw with Upton Sociedad. Ben Lees scored both Sociedad goals.

DIVISION SIX leaders Woodville Wanderers returned to winning ways when Harry Salter (pen), Leon Sansom, and Aaron Towers ensured a 3-1 success against Quayside who replied through Tom Shutler. JP Morgan Reserves remain five points behind with two games in hand after hammering Longfleet 9-1 courtesy of Yusuf Akanni’s hat-trick and further goals from Dan Warr, Dan Hunter, Arun Bains, Keeble Osborne, Lloyd Wallen, and Leigh Simmons. Ben Carr scored Longfleet’s consolation goal. Khaleel Graham and Jarad King gave West Howe Reserves the edge 2-1 against Academy who replied through Steve Pender. Siemans have the leaders in their sights after sweeping Canford Rovers Reserves aside 5-2 with goals from Mitch Hunt, Dan Jones, Cameron Cloggie, Dave Penn, and Mike Quinn. Conor Carpenter and Daniel Winwood were the Rovers marksmen. Lewis Worrell, Joe Rendell, Tyler Gregory, and Sam Chown all bagged hat-tricks in Poole Rovers’ 14-0 trouncing of Boscombe Celtic Reserves with Tom Woolnough and George Burgess also on target.