A decent afternoon for football for the dozen games across Divisions 2,3,4 and 5 along with a League/Cup double header in the Over 50`s.
DIVISION TWO
BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS 2 NEWLAND 2
Originally scheduled for early September Bridlington Town Rovers and Newland met at Gypsey Road and they shared four goals and the points after a 2-2 draw as both sides got their first point of the season. Brid led 2-0 at half time but a second half comeback from Newland when two goals from Dan Fryer earned them a well earned point.
DIVISION THREE
AFC NORTH V MALT SHOVEL SELBY MATCH POSTPONED CONCEDED BY MALT SHOVEL SELBY
BRIGG TOWN 4 GREAT DRIFFIELD B 0
It was top against bottom at the EC Surfacing Stadium as Brigg Town entertained Great Driffield B and the form book was followed on this occasion. Brigg started slowly but as they increased the tempo they found themselves 3-0 up at half time after a double from Chris Thornton and a Will Hartley strike. The second half was much more even as both sides created chances before Thornton completed his hat trick to give a final score of 4-0.
GILBERDYKE PHOENIX 6 AFC WILLERBY A 2
After losing their last game Gilberdyke Phoenix were looking to respond when they took on AFC Willerby A at Ings View. A dominant first half display saw them lead 3-1 at half time. Andy Jackson and a couple from Liam Bell whilst Kev Fenton replied for Willerby. A similar story in the second half saw the hosts score another three times through Craig Cockin 2 and Matty Smith with Rob Kennington replying for the visitors.
HULL ATHLETIC 1 HOWDEN 1
Unbeaten Hull Athletic playing their first home game of the season faced Howden at Sirius Academy. This was an even game throughout a goal less first half which saw Ash Taylor hit the bar for Howden. Hull Athletic got on top in the first part of the second half and they took the lead after a corner. Undeterred Howden through caution to the wind and when Oscar Carver set up Craig Wilson to celebrate his 40th birthday with a goal which brought Howden their first point of the season on their return to the Veterans League.
DIVISION FOUR
BLACKBURN LEISURE B 3 MW MAGPIES 2
Blackburn Leisure B took on joint top Market Weighton Magpies at Brough looking for their first win of the campaign and a late goal saw them do just that after a five goal thriller. It was 1-1 at half time after Blackies were awarded a penalty before the Magpies equalised and in the second half Blackies went 3-1 up and then it was backs to the wall as the visitors pulled a goal back and then an outstanding display from Ben Robinson their Over 50`s keeper prevented an equaliser as Blackies held out for a 3-2 win. Blackies goals from Mike Hewitt 2 and Mark Willows.
DRUM 2 ST PETERS 0
On a difficult Costello pitch near neighbours Drum and St Peters met with both sides looking for their first win of the season. Both keeper made good saves early on before Steve Remy opened the scoring for the home side as he latched onto a fine through ball and finished well after twenty minutes. Ten minutes before half time Remy got his second from close range after good work down the left. There were no further goals in the second half although both sides had several chances. Stand in keeper for Drum Rob Kamis made a number of fine saves as St Peters looked to get back in the game. But it was one of those afternoons for them as they saw three efforts hit the bar and two other chances cleared of the line in the same attack
HESSLE RANGERS V BRANDESBURTON MATCH POSTPONED- BRANDESBURTON USING WILDCARD
MOLESCROFT RANGERS A 5 NORTH FERRIBY SPORTING 2
Two sides with 100% records met at Hull University as Molescroft Rangers A hosted North Ferriby Sporting. The visitors went ahead after ten minutes through Tom McDonald but by half time they found themselves 3-1 down after goals from Ed Staples, Alex Arnott with a header and Ben Wingfield. Molescroft continued to dominate and further goals from Matty Carr and a second for Staples saw them 5-1 ahead before Charlie Smithson grabbed a late consolation effort for Ferriby. Molescroft end the day three points clear at the top of the table.
DIVISION FIVE
AAK S+S 1 LEVEN 4
AAK S+S took on Leven at Bishop Burton College looking for a third successive win but it didn`t turn out that way as the visitors made it back to back wins after a 4-1 success. Mark Carson with the AAK goal.
GIPSYVILLE BOSUN 4 TICKTON 1
With their usual home pitch at Costello ruled unfit Gipsyvile Bosun and Tickton had to relocate to another pitch before their game could go ahead. Bosun won 4-1 and they are one of four teams on six points in the table. Bosun had much the better of the first half and went into half time leading 3-0 after goals from Jack Carroll, Daniel Hughes and Kev Holgate. Danny Brigham added a second half goal before Tickton got a late consolation goal by Jon Watson.
GOAT FC 1 MOLESCROFT RANGERS B 5
Goat FC and Molescroft Rangers B met at the Bridlington Sports and Community Club in this top versus bottom clash. When Ash Cresswell put the home side ahead early on it looked like it was going to be a third successive win for the hosts. However by half time Molescroft were leading 3-1 after producing their best performance of the season and they continued to on top in the second half when they added two more to run out convincing 5-1 winners. Their goals coming from Marsel Velia with 3, Chris Rigby and Ben Bradley as they turned the formbook upside down.
SWANLAND B 3 SPARTANS 7
There were a glut of goals at Swanland as the home side entertained Spartans with both sides looking for their first win of the season. That honour went to Spartans courtesy of a 7-3 win. Matt Tuton with a treble, Dan Wallis 2 John Cant and Ian Lambert with their goals.
OVER 50`S EAST DIVISION
HORNSEA TOWN 4 HEDON RANGERS 7
Both Hornsea Town and Hedon Rangers were hoping to open their seasons with three points and a place in the Quarter Finals of the Over 50`s cup in this league and cup double header at Atwick Road. With Hornsea on the beach so to speak Hedon took full advantage as they raced into a 4-0 lead. Rich Fell and Mike Smith made it 4-2. By the time Fell had completed his hat trick the score was 5-4 to Hedon and definitely game on but two late goals for the visitors sealed the points and the cup tie by 7-4. Hedon goals coming from Ian Smith 2, Darren Walker 2, Gary Dougal, Kane Arnott and Dan Davis.
OVER 50S WEST DIVISION
RECKITTS V BRIGG TOWN MATCH POSTPONED BRIGG TOWN USING THEIR WILDCARD