Basingstoke & District League Handbook
Basingstoke & District League Handbook
30/08/24
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Tron press Wolves in their den
Tron travelled to AFC Wolversdene in the semi-final of the Andover Presidents Cup on Sunday. The sides couldn't be separated after 90 minutes or after extra time, ending 4-4, with a brace from Dave Parry, plus one goal each from Nathan Emsworth and Nathan Grey. AFC Wolversdene won their place in an all-Andover final, winning 5-3 in the penalty shoot-out.
However, FC Everest earned their place in the final of the North Hants Chris Price Cup following a 0-2 victory at AFC Allbrook. They face Broughton at New Street Andover on 29 March, 2.30pm kick off.
In Division 1 Basingstoke Saints were beaten 0-2 by Soldiers Return. The match stood at 0-0 at half time in an even close-fought game fought fair and good natured throughout, with good chances created on both sides. Soldiers Return opened the scoring, following a throw in ball from the left early in second half, with Freddie Cloke finishing with a powerful header. The visitors scored again fifteen minutes later when Jaime Gelpin put a long ball through for Alex Izzo to run on with only the keeper to beat. The result was a fair one but Saints did have a couple of good chances which they failed to convert late on. This was a fifth win in a row for Soldiers Return.
South View were beaten 2-6 by Republic of Chineham, their sixth consecutive win and league double over their hosts.
Chineham completed a Division 2 league treble against RAF Odiham Blades with a 3-1 victory. Dan Greenwood and Kieron Alleyne scored for the home side while James Hindmarsh netted for Blades.
New Inn enjoyed a 1-0 over UWS, which was revenge for an earlier defeat. This was UWS's first defeat in five games.
Oakley Reserves' 3-2 victory over Hampshire Irons was Oakley's third consecutive home game without defeat.
Division 3 leaders Eastrop Eagles' 0-3 victory at Chineham Athletic was a league treble over their rivals.
Soldiers Return Reserves found themselves 0-2 down at half time with visitors DG Athletic taking full advantage of the wind behind their backs. Andrew Butcher and Neil Huddeswell scored for DG Athletic. It was a close game throughout, though, with Soldiers pressing hard in the second half but only able to pull one goal back, put away by Lewis Judd, end result 1-2. The was the first time that DG Athletic have enjoyed consecutive wins, both of them away from home.
Team FC took on AFC Golden Lion, winning 4-1, achieving a league treble, with goals from Josh Thompson, Mark Frost and Ryan Stevens with a brace. Aaron Burt scored AFC Golden Lion's consolation.