EMMA Gardner scored twice as Pershore Hockey Club Women's Firsts drew 2-2 at Old Sils.

After falling behind in the first-half, Gardner struck twice after the break to put Pershore ahead.

However, Old Sils hit back in controversial fashion in the final minute.

A short corner was awarded by the umpire but it was over-ruled by the opposing umpire to give Old Sils a penalty flick, which Lisa Hill could not keep out.

Pershore Men’s Seconds’ opponents Whitchurch forfeited their match because they could not field a side.

The thirds returned to form with a 5-3 victory against Redditch. The hosts started slowly and fell behind.

Matt Baumber scored twice but he was unable to prevent Evesham Men losing 3-2 at Old Wulfrunians in the Bodykraft League West Midlands Premier Division.

The Seconds beat Finchfield 2-0 to record their fourth win in a row.

Marcus Humpsten latched on to a rebound from a short-corner to fire them into a first-half lead and Mark Sadler added a second after good second-half play.

In a hard-fought game, the fourths were beaten 4-3 by Edgbaston.

Captain Graham Marshall scored twice for Evesham with Kevin Grumball getting the other.

However, Luke Dalley hit back before adding a second after the break alongside goals from Gavin Pugh, Phil Taylor and Julian Heath.

Two goals from Simon Baines and Luke Hine helped Droitwich defeat Wednesbury 5-2 in Bodykraft League West Midlands Division One.

Mike Brazier was also on target as Droitwich recorded their seventh win of the season.