First final and cup winners in ADL
The first ADL cup final was confirmed last weekend as were the first celebrations of the Season as the real business end of the season is upon is.
Congratulations to Hemel Rovers FC who did what was expected and won the Herts Junior County Cup. An excellent 4-0 win over Elizabeth Allen Old Boy. With the score at 0-0 at half time two quick second goals from Callum Jones and Lewis Swindells made it 2-0 before Swindells netted again and Scott Bullock sealed the victory.
Oving now know their Thomas Field Shield Opponents as old foes Stoke Mandeville saw off Wendover 5-0, two late goals making scoreline heavier. Sean Coles first half brace, Ricky Gwilliam, Jack Bowers and Jack Maddran all netting. The final is 1045 am on Good Friday 3rd April at Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC.
Stoke Mandeville Reserves reached another Semi Final as they saw off Wingrave Reserves 4-2 in the ADL Reserve Cup. Oscar Lomas put Wingrave ahead before quick fire goals from Harvey Fenn and Quin Murray put Mandeville ahead. Harry Agemang made it 2-2 but Murray and Fenn both scored again in quick succession. They will face Oving Reserves as a possible repeat of last season’s Final is still on with Wendover Reserves and Aylesbury Hornets Reserves in the other Semi Final.
Great Missenden are looking for a League and Cup double or treble as they eased into the Marsworth Senior Semi Finals 13-1 over Aylesbury Hearts.
Back in League Action the Premier Division simply waits on Hemel Rovers playing catch up to see if they can take the title to a last game decided versus Great Missenden.
In Division One there is plenty to play for at the top and bottom. Wingrave slowly work the deficit to Rivets Sports down as they beat Oving Reserves 2-1.
Aylesbury Penguins beat Thame B 2-1, Jay Telford and Alfie Harrington off the bench scoring. Aylesbury Hornets eased to a 6-0’win over Haddenham Utd; Jason John (2) Harry Roswell, Logan Davies and Vasiica Cristinel Illie (2) all scoring. At the bottom there were two big wins in the dash to avoid the drop. AVD Warriors won their first glane since November with a 2-1 victory against AWFC Reserves. Tring Athletic A swapped places with Wendover Reserves after beating them 3-2 moving them 5 points clear. An Own Goal, and finishes fron Ben Robinson and Ollie Sparkes.
In Division Two, leaders Steeple and Ludgershall’s 11 game winning run was ended by second place AFC Chesham as the two sides drew 1-1 Quainton were being held 1-1 by Aylesbury Penguins Reserves at half time, but 3 goals in 5 minutes immediately after the break led to an 8-2 victory that sees them move into that 2nd spot. Johnny Webb and Wilson Hall with hat-tricks. Aylesbury Royals need to switch their game to Chearsley at the last moment did them no favours as the villagers won 1-0. Aylesbury Hornets hit the bar on a number of occasions but couldn’t find a way through in a 0-0 draw with Rivets Reserves. Thame C beat Wendover Colts 3-1 in the days final game