OWFC Newsletter No. 1610
Football Newsletters • Posted 5th February 2017
Hayes witnessed two big cup games this weekend as the 1s hosted Old Carthusians in the AFA Cup QF and the 4s welcomed Old Bealonians in the Old Boys Cup SF.
The 4s were keen to put their LOBC semi-final defeat from last weekend behind them. Two goals either side of half-time from Panicker and Wateridge ensured they have their shot at silverwear and a potential trip to Ibiza. They will face Old Owens 4s in the final, with the venue and date to be confirmed. We wish them all the best and will post details of the game once we have them.
The 1s were aiming for a third AFA Cup in four years but crashed out at the quarter-final stage as they couldn't get past an Old Carthusians side who dealt with the pressure of the penalty shootout. The 1s had the better of the chances but couldn't make their dominance count, and despite taking the lead in extra-time they failed to see out the game with Carthusians punishing them from a corner in the 117th minute. So to penalties, with Carthusians missing their first the advantage was with the 1s, but three good saves from the opposition 'keeper meant it wasn't to be.
Elsewhere the 2s, 5s and 6s were in league action. The 2s made the long trip to Barnet to face NUFC Oilers where selection issues resulted in a heavy 7-2 defeat, they will need to start picking up some points soon to ensure they avoid the drop. It was better news for the 5s and 6s who made it 3 wins out of 4 at Fortress Hayes this weekend. The 5s beat Merton 4s 3-0 with a Dyki goal and a brace from Eves. The win gives them some breathing space at the bottom of the table and they can now look to push on in the league. Last week the 6s were knocked out the cup by Polytechnic 6s but had the chance for some instant revenge over Poly as they hosted their 7s this weekend, who were sitting joint first in the league. Steve Lawrence opened the scoring direct from a corner and that was followed by a Christian Buckle goal. A first clean sheet of the season wasn't to be as they gave Poly a route back in to the game through a defensive lapse, but a united defensive display ensured they saw out the game and recorded a very good victory. They now look forward to the visit of local rivals West Wickham next weekend.
The 3s, 7s, 8s and 9s all had their games called off.
Newsletter and fixtures below. Have a good week all!
FIXTURES (Correct as of 5th February)
1s - Nottsborough - SAL - 2.30pm - Hayes
2s - Civil Service - SAL - 2.30pm - Hayes
3s - Old Finchleians - SAL - 2.30pm - Hawes Down
4s - Weirside Rangers 3s - SAL - 2.30pm - Away
5s - Carshalton 4s - SAL - 12.00pm - Hawes Down/ Hayes
6s - West Wickham - SAL - 12.00pm - Hawes Down
7s - Civil Service - SAL - 2.30pm - Away
8s - Old Owens 5s - SALC - 2.00pm - Hawes Down
9s - Civil Service 8s - SAL - 2.30pm - Away
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