Stratford 3rd XI 4 – Old Wulfs 2
A good performance in the first of the 2 games in the weekend saw Stratford take the 3 points that their performance deserved. With several players returning and the promoted Coache keen to make an impression the team worked hard on its passing game. Despite having a fair amount of the possession Old Wulfs gained the lead with a crisp shot that deflected off Hellicker's pads. Stratford continued to pass it nicely with Rigby playing it nicely and Black linking nicely with Coldridge resulted in Coldridge getting onto the end of a quick move from the back and the ball just made it over the line. Woodams then doubled the lead with a great deflection from a cross but a short corner given away resulted in Old Wulfs levelling the score at half time. After several fine saves from Hellicker the possession Stratford had told in the second half with Black striking home cleanly from the top of the D and then Woodams scored his 2nd to complete the victory.
Stratford 3rd XI 2 – West Brom 1
Stratford tool on a team with an unusually high number of campanologists and came through a tough game worthy winners to make it six points for the weekend. The team again looked to develop their passing play but were too often looking for one pass too long that was easily cut out by the opposition. A tight first half saw few chances for Stratford and some fine saves by Hellicker as well as some timely tackles at the back from Firby, Rigby, Stagg and Gordon. Just before half time Blackwall gained a short corner which Coldridge fired home. The second half continued to be a hard fought affair with Stratford continuing to pressure and defend with impressive dedication. Coache was creating some good chances down the right but despite being put through failed to convert a golden opportunity. Black and Powell continued to work hard in midfield however with Blackwall being given 10 minutes compulsory rest the extra man cost Stratford a goal. With 2 minutes to go however 3 consecutive shots on goal resulted in Castledini, playing his first game for 18 months, slotting home the winner. With promotion now guaranteed and 4 points needed from the last 4 games the champagne is on ice.
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