Match Reports - Week 32

Supplementary Cup Final
Tower Hill retained the Supplementary Cup courtesy of a 3-1 win over Chipping Norton Res. The opening stages were tight with the best chance coming Tower's way when Adam Bolley's free kick was well saved by Dom Rickard. But Tower Hill took the lead midway through the half when Murray Cox ran at the Chippy defence, he appeared to lose possession, but gained it back and shot powerfully home from the edge of the box. Matt Smith could have levelled a short while later but his shot was well turned over.

Tower Hill then rather fortuitously doubled their lead 5 minutes before the break when Joe Brown was put through on goal. His first touch was poor and he was driven wide, then from almost the goal line, his attempted cross sailed over everyone and into the net. To Chippy's credit the came right back and pulled one back just before the break, a corner was not cleared and Matt Smith smashed the loose ball home from the edge of the box.

Chippy dominated the opening exchanges of the 2nd half but without seriously troubling the Tower Hill rear guard, for all their possession, they never created a clear cut chance. Tower Hill sealed the game with around 15 to go, when Cox was bought down in the area and Jamie Goodwin fired home the spot kick. Tower Hill were comfortably able to play out time and they even had the luxury of introducing their Player/Manager, Steve Smith into the fray for the last 2 minutes.
(Report by John Smyth)

Junior Cup Final
Bourton Rovers completed a league and cup double as they defeated Ducklington Res 5-2 after extra time in the Junior Cup final. Duck's young side started on the back foot and Edd Priest was lucky not to concede a penalty and get sent off inside the first two minutes. A defensive mix up then saw Dan Smith has the simple task of running the ball into the empty Duck net. Duck gradually started to get a foothold in the game and from a corner Perry Tinson was pulled back and he then blasted the penalty past the Bourton keeper. Bourton then took the lead again just before the interval, a great cross from the right saw Connor Teague score at the back post.

Both sides played some decent football at the start of the second half and Bourton cheered on by a noisy crowd had chances to wrap up it up, but Joe Cockroft in the Duck goal was outstanding making a couple of great saves. Duck got back in the game half way through the half, Tom Allen's free kick was missed by everyone and Tinson bundled the ball home. Duck could have then possibly one it late on, but Jack Morton was unable to control a loose ball with the goal at his mercy.

Into extra time, Bourton were the stronger side and it was no real surprise when Teague scored his second to put them back in front. As Duck pushed up to try and grab a 3rd equaliser in the second half of extra time, they were hit in the counter. Adam Webley was bought down in the box and he scored from the spot and he then added a 5th to cap off the victory
(Report by John Smyth)

Fred Ford Cup Final
Hailey are the new holders of the Fred Ford Cup, 8 years after they last lifted the trophy. The claimed the title after a 2-0 win over Spartan Rangers. Jake Wood and Luke Manning both found the back of the win, securing the win.

Division Two
Kirtlington moved into second place after a 2-1 win over Bampton United. They are now only separated from third place Carterton Rangers on goal difference. The two face each other next week.

Division Three
Chipping Norton Reserves stole the second promotion spot from under the noses of Minster Lovell Reserves after a 7-1 thrashing of Tower Hill.
Matt Chadwick smashed in a five timer with Connor Ladbrooke and Matt Smith getting the others.

Division Four
New Division Four Champions Tower Hill continues their impressive season after a 4-1 mauling of Eynsham SC Reserves. Adam Townsend, Ash Overton, Ashley Keenan and Sam Bowers were all on target in the win. Jamie Hewitt scored Eynsham’s lone consolation.

Wychwood Forest cemented third place and potential promotion spot after a 3-0 win over Milton. Darren Davenport, Ryan Clements and Kevin Wishart all found the back of the net in the win.

Gary Jones (2), Daryl Potter (2), Mark Clement and Cameron Grain were all on target in Charlbury Town Reserves 6-3 win over Chadlington Reserves. David Austin, Matt North and Charlie White replied in vain for Chad.