NCEL 2009/10 Match Review #10
11th September, 2009
Armthorpe Welfare and Bridlington Town both picked up victories on their travels in midweek to maintain their 100% records at the top of the KoolSport NCEL Premier Division.
Armthorpe lead on goal difference after a 2-1 win at Lincoln Moorlands Railway - Bruno Holden with two first half goals for them, one from the penalty spot, whilst Tom Garrick got a late consolation for the hosts.
A second successive hat-trick from Craig Palmer helped Bridlington to a 5-1 victory at Liversedge after Luke Sherman had given the home side a second minute lead.
All of Brid's goals came after the interval with Frank Belt and Alex Rhodes also getting on the scoresheet.
Scarborough Athletic climb to third after beating visitors Hallam 3-0 to show they have got their season well and truly underway.
Scott Phillips struck twice in the opening period before Craig Hogg put the game to bed on 87 minutes.
And, Steve Lyon's tenth-minute strike saw Selby Town pick up three points at Maltby Main to be fourth.
Winterton Rangers are just behind them after Liam Wilkin's late winner saw them beat Hall Road Rangers 3-2 at West Street.
And, Rainworth Miners Welfare complete the top six after their 5-1 home rout of Parkgate.
Ant Lynam put them ahead on 28 minutes before a James Mitchell own goal doubled their lead in first half injury time.
After the break, Cameron Fearen struck twice and Matthew Baxter also netted before Mark Caine got the solitary piece of cheer for the away side who remain in the bottom three.
Shirebrook Town's search for their first goals and points of the league season continues following a 3-0 loss at home to Arnold Town.
Josh Thornton opened the scoring and Mark Brewster grabbed a brace to move the Eagles into the top half of the table.
Long Eaton United and Dinnington Town shared a 2-2 draw at Grange Park whilst Pickering Town won 3-1 at Nostell Miners Welfare.
In Division One, Rossington Main move up to sixth after their 2-1 win at Grimsby Borough, courtesy of a last gasp winner from Lee Holmes, his second of the evening.
That's after Matthew Oswin had seemingly rescued a point for the home side from the penalty spot on 88 minutes.
And, Worsbrough Bridge Athletic are through to the second round of the Wilkinson Sword Trophy after their 5-2 home win over AFC Emley.
They are next at home to Staveley Miners Welfare.