Evo Stik Division One South
Stamford 0-5 Stocksbridge Park Steels
Scott Ruthven scored twice in Stocksbridge’s 5-0 win at Stamford. Picture: Peter Revitt
Play-offs chasing Stocksbridge Park Steels jumped up to tenth spot with a hammering of Stamford.
Three goals in the final four minutes ensured the Steels boosted their goals difference total.
During a very good performance, Stocksbridge gained lead on the half-hour when Brodie Litchfield presented midfielder Richard Stirrup with a simple tap-in.
A Harrison Biggins penalty then extended their advantage.
The Steels were rampant in the last four minutes. Scott Ruthven smashed the third home from a tight angle.
Joe Lumsden, back from injury, set young Josh Hobson up for the fourth before Ruthven was given acres of space to score the fifth.
The Team
Stocksbridge Park Steels: M Reay, Meade, Grayson, Stirrup, McFadyen (captain), D Reay, Rhodes, Biggins, Ruthven, Litchfield, Crofts. Subs used: Lumsden, Hobson, Thompson.