Worcester V 2 Stratford IV 1
 
Stratford travelled to high flying Worcester expecting a severe test of character. Delayed by a medical emergency Nigel Wood arrived late to marshall an under pressure defense with Worcester on the offensive. Stalwarts Trevor Handcock and Simon Cossey defended well against a lively and youthful Worcester attack.
Simeon Ashlet went close on the breakaway with good support from a lumbering Simon Harrison. Giles Stagg dominated the midfield with Robbie Foster lending good support on the right hand side, the sides were locked at 0-0 as the half time whistle blew.
The second half started with a bang, just back from suspension John Blackwall went on a mazy dribble before cracking a powerful shot passed a despairing keeper. Worcester redoubled their efforts and attacked relentlessly. Dave Dunnett in the Stratford goal pulled off a string of saves before Worcester equalised from a short corner. Robbie Foster nearly won it at the death with a fierce shot that narrowly missed the far post, with the last move of the game Worcester worked their way into the Stratford circle for one of their young strikers to stroke the ball home with the last hit of the game.
Worcester shaded it but Stratford could feel proud of their performance.
 

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