THE first Worcester League Division Two meeting of these Malvern sides saw an evenly matched encounter for 40 minutes with both sides going close.

LANGLAND SPORTS 4, EXPRESS '88 FC 0

The turning point came on 40 minutes when Express player Nick Dauncey was adjudged to have handled on the line and red carded, Langlands converting the resultant penalty to lead at the half time interval.

Ten man Express were under pressure in the second period and it was no surprise when Langlands extended their lead to two.

Express tried pushing forward but Langlands eventually wore them down and added a further two goals towards the end of the game.

This Sunday Express are at home to Malvern Prems, players meet 9.45am Victoria Park.