WEEK 5 REVIEW: Great results in the county cup competitions

TROPHYLAND CUP

There were some high scoring and entertaining matches in the Trophyland Cup this weekend with a total of 22 goals scored across the three ties.

In a real feast of entertainment in Chigwell, Partizan CMC from Division Three led their tie against Division Two Docklands Albion 3-1 as the match entered the last quarter of an hour. Not giving up, Albion fought back win 4-3 with virtually the last kick of the game. Jake Kenneally was on target with two goals, with Junior Kehinde and Ashley Allen also netting for Albion.

Division Four’s Grey Area almost pulled off a shock result themselves as they led their illustrious opponents from Division Two E4 Rangers by three goals to nil thorugh a double from Jordan May and Shane Westlake’s goal. However the reigning Division Three champions showed their metal in pulling off the comeback to win 5-3.

Waltham Athletic were big winners in their cup tie as Charlie Saywood’s hat-trick led them to a 7-0 victory against Lonsdale at the County Ground. Ben Jones, Zachary Leitch, Liam Nicklin and Rickie Brown were also on target for Athletic.

PREMIER DIVISION

Repton Park were the biggest winners of the weekend in the Premier Division as they beat Liberty Stars 5-1 at home to secure a first league win of the season. Adam Matthews was the hero with his quartet of goals with Ross Fraser also netting to confirm a comfortable victory.

Getting their season underway on Sunday were Ainslie Wood who carried on the good form which brought them the runners-up position last season with an opening 4-1 win against Downs. Eric Kelly scored twice with James Sims-Williams and Marc Cologne one each to confirm victory.

Upshire remain top of the Premier Division as we enter the second month of the season following a 3-1 win on the road away at Flanders. That win opens up a five point gap on the second placed side, Lactico.

Warren United opened their campaign for the season with a narrow 3-2 victory over second placed Lactico. Goals for Courtney White and Dejean George for the visitors proved not quite enough as Warren secured maximum points.

DIVISION ONE

Barking have gone top of the table in Division One with the previous leaders in cup action this weekend. Barking took full advantage in beating Warren United Reserves 3-1 as Jordan Cook, Daryn Copsey and Ben King all found the onion sack to record a fourth victory for their side.

Chingford Celtic have recorded a third victory in four games, this time seeing off the efforts of Emerson Park in a 3-2 win. That win keeps Chingford up in fifth position in the table and firmly in touch with the leading sides.

DIVISION TWO

London Fire Brigade have moved up to fifth place in the Division Two table after a second successive win, this time over FC Mexico. A brace from Yomi Popoola plus further goals from David Moore, William Boulton and Adam Wells fired the Brigade to a 5-0 win.

Westferry Elite move up to second place in the table and remain unbeaten after a 2-0 home win at the weekend over Romford Galaxy. That leaves Elite two points behind the leaders, Park Tavern, from the same number of games.

DIVISION THREE

Wanstead United are really setting the pace and sending a signal of intent to Division Three with a fifth successive victory this weekend. They were 5-1 home winners over FC United of Hornchurch to open up a six point gap with Jason Branche scoring twice alongside further goals from Bradley Drisdale, Ciaran James and Donavan Reynolds.

Asianos Reserves made it two wins from two with a fine 5-2 win over Fairlop Rangers. Andre Fashanu and Jamie McMeekin were on target for Rangers but their goals proved mere consolation as Asianos won to move fourth in the table.

Alpha and Ridgeway Rovers shared the spoils in their own Division Three encounter as the sides ended locked at 1-1. Ashley Godwin picked up the Alpha goal with Duone Minors levelling it up for Ridgeway to take home a share of the points back to Chingford.

DIVISION FOUR

Central Colts were the biggest winners of the day in Division Four as they picked up an emphatic 8-0 win over Chinglow at Castle Green. Paul Rosen had a day to remember as he scored four goal, accompanying strikes from Colin Wiles, Charlie Parry, Kelvin Malcolm and David Dell on the scoresheet.

The SL Menfica show continued with a 7-0 win over previously unbeaten Heathside in Dagenham. Joshua Troy and Jordan Clark both scored twice for their side with Lewis Clark and Thomas Rice netting the balance of the goals to stay top of the table.

Epping Forest Falcons have returned to second position in the table as they edged a tight encounter with Hornchurch Oakmont in a 3-2 scoreline. James Bailey and George Terry were on target for Hornchurch but their goals proved not quite enough as Falcons move up in the table, ending the host’s unbeaten start to the season in the process.

COUNTY & CHARITY CUPS

It was a good day for Corinthian sides in the Essex Junior Cup as four of the five sides made it through to the next round.

St Augustines beat fellow Corinthian side, Dagenham United, 4-1 to book their place in the second round against FC Mexico later in the month.

Korona Redbridge carried on their positive league form in the cup competitions as they hosted Barn Sports in the opening round and came away 4-1 winners to book a second round spot. They will now face Emerson Oak away in round two.

There was also a victory for Valentines United as they came away 5-2 winners in their tie against the Combination’s Carrington side on Sunday. Their reward is another home tie, this time against Virtue in round two.

It wasn’t quite such good news in the Essex Sunday Junior Trophy as Goresbrook hosted Barnet League-based Waltham Forest Reserves and were beaten 5-2 to exit the competition.

Upshire Reserves were beaten 2-0 at home by Great Baddow in their own tie as their participation in this season’s competition came to a halt at the first hurdle.

In the London Sunday Trophy, AC Milano Reserves had a fantastic win as they beat Belmont Athletic from south of the river in a 4-1 scoreline to make the second round where they will face Merton Athletic.

And last but not least, in the West Essex Sunday Charity Trophy, Alliance United sprung a shock on Barking & Dagenham Wanderers from two divisions higher, winning 4-2, to book a quarter final match against either Lonsdale or Goresbrook.