Wednesday 2nd January 2008

CRC
2-1
HAVERHILL ROVERS



Martin Westcott nets Rovers' consolation goal
photo courtesy of Paul Tebbutt

Three late goals, two to the hosts, meant that CRC defeated Haverhill and brought an end to the latter's five game winning streak.

Rory McAuley put the home side ahead after 73 minutes following a dubiously awarded free kick, Sam Cutler's set piece being parried by goalkeeper Arron Benstead and McAuley scrambling the ball home despite the attention of two Haverhill defenders.

Adam Marriott then doubled their lead five minutes later when McAuley turned provider after being played in down the right flank, his ball into the middle being met by Marriott and, without breaking his stride, he side footed the ball home as he practically walked the ball into the net.

Martin Westcott netted the consolation for the away side on ninety minutes after he was played in by Gareth Thomas and he rounded goalkeeper Sam Beagle before scoring.

ROVERS : Arron Benstead, Gareth Thomas, Ryan Holder, Wayne Goddard, Colin Vowden, Joe Harvey, Jamie Thurlbourne, Marcus Hunt, Nick Impey, Martin Westcott, Adam Ben-Saud.
Subs - Shaun Banham (for Adam Ben-Saud, 80), Marc Abbott (for Joe Harvey, 57), Lee Barrett (for Ryan Holder, 57), Ryan Kent, Cody Frazier.
Goals - Martin Westcott (90).
Bookings - Jamie Thurlbourne (51, dissent), Colin Vowden (85, foul).
Red cards - None.

CRC : Sam Beagle, Perry Bowe, Michael Kirby, Lewis Carr, Zac Costello, Rory McAuley, Craig Bussens, Sam Cutler, Piers Wixon, Adam Marriott, Mikey Hyem.
Subs - Sam Ives (for Piers Wixon, 90+3), Jordan Patrick, James Paterson (for Craig Busens, 73), Brad Hunter (for Perry Bowe, 63), Phil Smith.
Goals - Rory McAuley (73), Adam Marriott (79).
Bookings - Brad Hunter (86, ungentlemanly conduct), Rory McAuley (90, ungentlemanly conduct).
Red cards - None.