Stratton's double act

From the Swindon Advertiser, first published Monday 27th Oct 2003.

AFC Stratton boss Stef Kuczynski and reserve team counterpart Martin Robinson were `over the moon ` after the club completed a double over Premier and Junior division leaders Trowbridge Town.

The senior side inflicted a first defeat of the season against Premier Division leaders Trowbridge with a 1-0 away win.

And the Stratton double was completed when the reserve side gained a 3-0 win over Junior One leaders Trowbridge Reserves.

In the Premier clash, Stratton were forced into making a double substitution when they lost both Rick Casey and Micky Harper to injury.

But after the reshuffle, Stratton took the game to leaders but failed to break the deadlock in the opening 45 minutes.

Stratton started the second half well and Gerry Wright hit the post with a good effort before Rob Broadbanks turned a couple of defenders and netted the winner with a great strike.

Trowbridge pushed for an equaliser and only some stubborn defending and a brace of good stops from goalkeeper Shawn Purcell clinched the points for Stratton.

Kuczynski said: "We battled like trojans, it was a great team performance and I thought it was a fair result. There will be a few aching limbs in the morning, but the lads deserved the result."

Trowbridge boss Neil Kirkpatrick said: "They defended their lead well. I'm not too disappointed with my lads ­ they will play a lot worse and win."

At Kingsdown, Craig Millar gave Stratton Reserves a good start scoring midway through the first half.

Mark Ayres added a second from the penalty spot soon after the break before Steve Stewart then capped a fine display scoring the third to make sure of victory.

Wroughton were knocked out of the Corsham Print Senior cup by visitors Purton Reserves.

Purton's Paul Blanchard and Simon Pugh gave the visitors a two-goal lead before Nick Dodd pulled a goal back befor the break.

Despite frantic efforts in the second half, a Wroughton equaliser did not arrive as Purton went safely through to the next round.

"It was a shame we couldn't register a victory," said beaten Wroughton boss Chris Pethick.

"It was a good playing surface and we didn't seem to take advantage of it."

Westbury Utd's prolific scorer Paul Beavers scored twice at Cricklade to give his side a 2-1 win. Ben Carter netted for the Cricklade.

Disappointed Cricklade boss Graham Jackson said: "It's the same old story, you have got to take your chances."

Marlborough Town put up a good fight against second-in-the-table Biddestone but lost 2-0.

Both goals arrived in the first half from Jamie Lyons and Ollie McAninch.

Chiseldon Castrol shot themselves in the foot at home to Corsham.

Trailing 1-0, they had Gareth Perry sent off for a second bookable offence and the visitors took advantage of the extra man, running 4-0 winners. Rob Humphries (2), Darren Andrews and Kevin Powell were on target.

Two second-half penalties from Shrewton's Mark Witheridge sealed Aldbourne's fate.

Other goals from Alan Maggs and Mickey Ball clinched a 4-0 success for Shrewton.

Bromham replaced Trowbridge as leaders of the Junior Division 1 after beating Marlborough Town Reserves 5-1

Lee Davies, making his home debut, scored a hat-trick with Andy Davies scoring the other two.

Cricklade Town Reserves picked up a welcome three points at Biddestone, beating the home side 1-0. Paul Kennedy scored the all-important goal.

Westside ran out 6-2 winners at Purton thanks to goals from John Webb (2), Rick Hewittson (2),Ollie Pickering and Ranford Henry.

Calne Town Reserves kept the pressure on the leaders with a 7-1 win over Down Ampney and Blunsdon Utd beat Aldbourne 5-1.

West Swindon turned in their best performance of the season beating Junior 2 Division league leaders Swindon Asians 3-0.

Goals from Jason Smith, John Haugh and Ross Pollock sealed the win.

New College took over at the top following a 7-0 win over Chiseldon Castrol Reserves ­ John Edmunds chalking up a hat-trick, with further goals from Arran Paprock, Tariq Hussein, Sam Moore and Chris Flanagan.

SKS Blyskawica remain the only side in the three divisions unbeaten after beating Green Baize 12-1.

Minety continued their good run with a 5-1 win over QTSwindon Tony Hammersley (2), Andy Hendry, Will Wood and Graham Read the scorers.

A hat-trick from Wayne Petrie helped Trax clinch a 9-1 win at Westside Reserves while Pinehurst OB beat Clarendon & Tidworth 6-2 and Blunsdon United beat Lower Stratton 4-1.

who replied twice, Trax ran in nine against Westside Res and Blunsdon Utd Res beat Lower Stratton 4-1

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