Added April 18th 2006 -

Berkhamsted Town 2 - 2 Rothwell Town

Rothwell Town's display was a 100 per cent improvement on last Saturday's efforts - but they had to settle for a draw despite leading twice against a side struggling at the bottom and desperate for points.

An early move involving Martin Flannigan and Michael Boyle-Chong led to a bad miss at the far post as Robbie Maddox missed an open goal. Justin Jenkins was inches over with a 45-yard lob which had Sam Masurek beaten. But on 11 minutes Rothwell broke again and when Boyle-Chong hit the bar, first to react to the rebound was Michael Tolton who slotted home from 10 yards.

At the other end Jean-paul Marna fired over from eight yards when he should have done better but Masurek made a great save from Flannigan's diving header. The Bones were punished for failing to clear the danger and Darren Franklin poked home a close-range equaliser. However Masurek then took out Boyle-Chong and Jenkins made no mistake from the spot.

Rothwell had a lucky escape when Marna's ball across goal was missed by two players. Masurek was forced off after a 50-50 challenge with Jenkins which brought an undeserved yellow card. But with six minutes left Franklin powered home a shot from 20 yards giving Tom Smith no chance.

The Bones play their final home game of the season on Saturday, against Wingate & Finchley.

Kids For a Quid

Berkhamsted: Masurek (sub Clark 76), Mullins, Martin (sub Raymond 88), Thomas, Cowan, Hibbert, Franklin, Khan, Kavanagh, Marna, Porter. Subs (not used): Ardiles, Lancaster, Calcedo.

Rothwell: Smith, Brown, Brooks, Rice, Flannigan, Boyle-Chong, Tolton, Maddox, Almond, Jenkins, Wright. Sub (not used): Haughton, Capps, Cossey.

Goals: Tolton (11 mins), Franklin (52 mins), Jenkins (63 mins pen), Franklin (84 mins)

Bookings: Khan (diving), Marna, Flannigan, Tolton, Jenkins (all fouls)

Att: 102

Ref: Mr M Downey