WOLSTANTON SCORERS 1-7 BLUES

24/4/01

Now the nights are drawing out and the evenings are getting warmer, you could be excused for thinking that summer is well and truly on its way. But this was far from the case on Tuesday, as both sets of boys performed on the foulest of nights, on a very muddy and very wet pitch.

With Milton picking up maximum points in recent games, it was vital that Junior Blues beat an unpredictable Scorers' side, if they were to retain their title. They were helped on their way in the eighth minute when Sam Hall fed Oliver Edwards who finished well.

Their joy was short lived though, as Scorers levelled through Daniel Sayer, with what was their only real attack on Blues' goal, in the entire game. Most of the play was in the Scorers' half, and although conditions made it difficult for both sides, Blues were always on top.

Five minutes before the interval, their lead was restored. James Brough's exquisite left foot shot found the top corner, giving the keeper no chance. However, despite Blues' dominance, there was no further addition to the score, in the first half.

In the second half, Blues were always on top, and two minutes after the restart, Oliver Edwards put Blues 3-1 up, aided by a slight deflection. The same player scored his third with a splendid header from a Sam Hall corner, and after good work by Tom Bourne, Alex Wright scored Blues' fifth.

Matt Bayley's long range effort in off the post made it six, and Oliver Edwards rounded off an excellent game by scoring his fourth and Blues' seventh.

This was an important win for Blues, and it was thoroughly deserved. However, both sides must take credit for playing in such dreadful conditions.

The match was sponsored by Protech Electricals and The Britannia Building Society.