Neston Beavers 7 Winnington Park Beavers 2

Neston travelled to play Winnington Park and managed to secure their first victory of the season. Neston got off to a great start scoring following a short corner routine by James Knight and Arthur Bush, the ball eventually being pushed home by Richard Capes. A second goal soon followed for Richard, the home umpire playing advantage after one of his players headed the ball. Arthur Bush was then squashed by one of the larger beavers on the circuit and had to be peeled from the pitch. A third goal scored by Sam Dewey after a good run, was followed by Scott Barry hitting in a fourth. As half time approached Winnington started to get into the game and scored a good goal on the break. A short corner was then slammed into the goal with the last hit of the half, leaving the score 4-2 at half time.
Neston started the second half on the attack, but it was the home side who came closest to scoring with another short corner. The best move of the game then led to Neston's fifth, Greg Chester winning the ball in defence and passing to Richard Capes, who passed to Sam Dewey, Syd Roberts was then found on the right wing and his cross into the D, was turned first time into the goal by Ben Crane. Goalkeeper Sophie Bezant then made an excellent save. As Winnington tired further goals were added by Scott Barry and James Knight. The defence of Sophie Bezant, Greg Chester, Alex Greenhalf, Greg Hughes and Tom Fisher, kept their shape throughout the game and didn't conceed any goals in the second half. James Fennah worked well on the left, getting in some good crosses.
The final score of 7-2 was a good reflection of the game and everyone was pleased to have tasted victory for the first time this season. A big thankyou to the parents who travelled.
Man of the match, Arthur Bush for tireless running and tackling in midfield throughout the game.