Evo Stik Division One South
Romulus 1-5 Shaw Lane Aquaforce
Oscar Radford (left) scored twice in Shaw Lane’s win
Lee Bennett and Oscar Radford both grabbed braces for Shaw Lane Aquaforce in their comprehensive victory in the Midlands.
Aquaforce stormed into a three-goal lead after just half-an-hour on the 4g surface. The win was made even more important after second-placed Coalville Town dropped points.
Over-taking leaders Stafford will take some doing, but more performances like this and Aquaforce won’t be too far off.
Defender Radford got Aquaforce’s win started in opening exchanges scoring from a scramble created by a corner. Rob Youhill, who replaced Alex Davidson after a few minutes of play, crossed for Bennett to turn home the second goal.
Gavin Allott got the third with a header. Romulus reduced the deficit with a Mark Branch penalty.
The home side’s undoing was from corners and Bennett capitalised on more defending with 20 minutes. Radford sealed the win from another set-piece in the final few minutes.
Goole lose away from home
Goole remain in relegation danger after losing 2-1 at Gresley. Nick Guest gave Goole late hope of claiming a point as his last minute penalty gave Gresley five nervy stoppage time minutes.