Sharks bite back to win close thriller (From Worcester News)

Sharks bite back to win close thriller

4:30pm Friday 27th November 2009

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WARNDON Villages Sharks Under 12s recorded their 10th Stourport Youth League win on the trot with a thrilling 3-1 comeback success over Bewdley Town.

Kieran Burns went close early on for Sharks but keeper Harry Stanley pulled off a superb save before having no chance with a 25-yard volley.

But the hosts replied within a minute when Andrew Murphy swept home a fine Burns cross.

Stanley ensured Sharks were still level at the interval and they surged ahead nine minutes from time through Burns with Matt Sowden adding a third goal.

Nunnery Wood Tigers scored three goals in the first five minutes on their way to a 6-0 win over Ferndale Flyers.

Ben Harrington turned in a cross and then Will Henshall buried a free-kick into the far corner of the net.

Alfie Driskel showed composure to finish off Harrington’s pass and Josh Smallman capped a fine move to make it 4-0 at half-time.

Driskel completed his third hat-trick of the season in the second period.

UNDER 15s: Oldbury Park Tigers returned to winning ways with a 6-0 win at Burlish Olympic Youth.

Tigers went close on numerous occasions with good passing football in difficult conditions.

Gavin Murphy opened the scoring with a fine 25-yard strike before Tom Baker, Martin Welsby and Jonny Allen extended the lead to 4-0 at the break.

Steven Gourley and Baker added to the scoreline in the second period with defenders Ryan Gwilliam and Alex Stratford ensuring a clean sheet at the other end.

Lack-lustre Nunnery Wood Jaguars went down 3-2 at Kidderminster Lions Youth.

Lions were denied early on by a penalty save from keeper Adam Paintin but Jaguars’ reprieve was short-lived as the hosts scored twice and hit the bar.

Jaguars fought back with Zach Dunn’s curled finish from a Jack Finch pass and Jack Dicker’s smart drive but Lions scored a third goal in between to ensure success.

UNDER 14s: Northside Colts beat the wet weather to win 4-2 at Bewdley Town. They went ahead after just two minutes when Rhys Turberfield lobbed home from Matt Armstrong’s pass and Shaun Henley added a second in the first-half.

Colts extended their lead in the second period through Luke Williams from an Alex Thain assist.

Bewdley came back and scored twice, despite a player-of-the-match display from defender Guy Bellamy, while Armstrong added a fourth for the visitors.

UNDER NINES: Warndon Villages Rhinos stole the show with an impressive 2-0 win over Ferndale Youth.

Although Charlie Roberts impressed in the first-half, Harry Ewins kick-started the win by tapping in from a corner.

Will Barnes struck the crossbar before player-of-the-match Ewins buried a second with a stunning long-range finish.

Nunnery Wood Scorpions beat Ferndale Youth 12-0 the previous week with Harry Cotterill (4), Harry Saunders (3), Ashley Mace (2), George Baker (2) and Olly Twigg scoring the goals.

For team pictures, see Saturday's Worcester News.

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