Mount Pleasant & Drayton on top of the World !

Mount Pleasant Bedworth won their first trophy when they came from behind to win the Daily Tribune Cup, on penalties, from Ambleside Res. The game came to life ten minutes before the end as up until then neither side really troubled the keepers. Mount Pleasant took the lead thanks to a 20-yard shot from skipper Sean Morrissey, but straight from the kick off, Ambleside equalised through Dean Ballard. Into extra time and chances came at both ends but Ambleside took the lead through Craig Garner’s penalty. With seven minutes of extra time left, Nik Berry headed in from a corner to draw Mount Pleasant level and force a shoot out. With Ambleside reaching the final thanks to a semi final penalties win they must have felt confident but after a marathon nine penalties Mount Pleasant edged it 7-6. 

Sean Morrissey picks up the Daily Tribune Cup for Mount Pleasant Bedworth

The Ian Neal Construction Cup Final also needed penalties to decide the winner. Drayton took the honours after they too came from behind and win the shoot out 5-4. After a goalless first half, Adam Wardle gave Drayton the lead but Zak Fotheringham equalised in the 97^th minute to force extra time. Levi Ramsey then gave Haunchwood the lead in the second half of extra time before Pete Benn equalised for Drayton after 115 minutes.  

Adam Gallagher raises the Ian Neale Contstruction Cup for Drayton

Weddington Thistle confirmed themselves as Deslandes Premier Two champions after a mid week 3-2 win over Attleboro Arms. On Sunday they shared the points with Crystal Sunday in a 1-1 draw while Black Horse, the only team who could catch them on goal difference, went down 2-1to Bedworth Liberals. Andy Sinclair Gave Liberals the lead but Sean MCCallum equalised for Black Horse, Matt Stanley came off the bench for Liberals to grab the winner. Trent FC’s 4-2 win over Attleboro Arms ensured they are promoted back to Premier One. Jai Leach, Shane Brassington, Phil Green and Danny Ford all hit the target for Trent, Nick Brunton and Steve Webster replied for Arms.  

In Mission Fashion Premier One, Mike Husslebury grabbed a hat trick for Hartshill Sports as they enjoyed an 8-6 win over Ford Sports. James Thomason 2, Carl O’Neill, Kevin Hopkins and Jason Ward completed the Hartshill scoring. Jamie King scored twice or White Hart RL as they finished their season with a 4-2win over Nuneaton Prince. Lee Chapman and Christian Mullins scored the other goals. Chris Cartwright, normally the Chase goalkeeper, played out of position and found the net for his team as the drew1-1with Ridge Lane.  

Hill Top secured the Alphie Cain division one title after they beat closest rivals Ford Oak 5-0. Charles Andoh scored twice for Hill Top, Byron Warmington, Danny Armiger and Ashley Radburn scored the others. Ford have to settle for runners up spot. Lee Odgen, Paul Genner, Chris Skimming and Stuart Stain all found the net for Nuneaton Cherry Tree as they beat Trent FC Res 4-2. Keeper Gary Taylor scored the Trent goal. Scott Williamson, Aaron Barrel and Matthew Prince were all on target for Kelly’s Bar as they beat Attleboro Mills 3-1.Alan Reader scored the Mills goal.  

In Nuneaton Print division two champions Stockingford Sports completed their season with a 6-1 win over Ford Sports Res. Adam Green scored a hat trick for Windmill but they went down 6-5to Chase Res. Green’s hat trick came in the first 25minutes to give Windmill a 3-0lead,but Mark Essex went one better for Chase Res as he scored four times t give Chase a 4-3 lead. 55-year-old Lawrie Wright then made an appearance from the subs bench to scored Chase’s fifth before Jason Molloy’s penalty secured the win.

 

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