Added April 15th 2008 -

Woodford United 0 - 2 Rothwell Town

British Gas Business League Division One Midlands

Monday 14th April 2008

Rothewell Town's local pride was restored with this deserved victory over County neighbours Woodford United in the BGB Southern League. And the win moves Ian Jackson's Bones to within a point of Woodford in the Division One Midlands table.

The Bones completely dominated the game and at times played some superb possession football which they succeeded in converting into goalscoring chances.

And if it had not been for half a dozen fine saves from home keeper David Thornton the scoreline would have reflected that overwhelming dominance.

However, Thornton was beaten as early as the second minute but was saved be the woodwork as Steve Purton's powerful shot came back off the upright.

And he could nothing to prevent the opening goal on 11 minutes when Mick Tolton's shot on the turn on the edge of the box flew into the far corner of the net.

Rothwell continued to press forward and there were opportunities for Adam Cunnington, Michael Boyle-Chong and Purton again.

Woodford's only shot on target came on the half-hour mark when Carl Standen fired narrowly wide.

The second Bones goal arrived on 56 minutes when a free-kick by the influential Jonny Bewers was neatly flicked in by Ben Greasley to give the keeper no chance.

Late in the game Bones keeper Tom Smith was called upon to make a couple of saves.

But the Bones were not really under pressure at any point.

They travel to Malvern this weekend before finishing off their season at home to Bedworth United on April 26.

Thanks to the Evening Telegraph.

Woodford: Thornton, Adkins, Dildale, Harris, Moss (sub Worrall 56 mins), Jackson, Haynes, Davis, Standen, Lorrainne, Powell. Sub not used: O'Callaghan

Rothwell: Smith, Bridgeford, Tolton, Greasley, Kattos, Bewers, Difante (sub Koriya 75 mins), Boyle-Chong, Cunnington (sub Blakie 88 mins), McInally (sub Grant 88 mins), Purton. Sub not used: Richie-Smith.

Referee: Mr A Newbold

Goals: Tolton (11 mins, 0-1), Greasley (56 mins, 0-2)

Bookings: Purton, Grant, Dildale, Harris, Moss (all fouls)

Attendance: 52

Trackside Bar Man of The Match: Jonny Bewers (terrific in central midfield)

Match rating: 7