Season 2022-23 - Review Week Twenty Six 19th March

Report compiled by Tom Potter League Secretary

Magee Cup Final

A very exciting and evenly matched Magee Cup Final staged at Cammell Laird 1907 FC and saw PLCCFC triumph following a penalty shoot-out as they defeated One O’clock Gun.

A first half of very few chances saw Gun take the lead through a penalty as Chris Reilly who fired home with ease following an error by the PLCCFC keeper and they looked likely to increase their score but for some excellent defending by the PLCCFC defence.

The second period was a more evenly contested affair and following a corner PLCCFC captain George Craven glanced home the equaliser to set up a grandstand finish by both teams as they sought the winner, but the game ended all square at 1-1, as neither team could convert their chances.

The penalty shoot-out resulted in a success for PLCCFC as they edged home 3-2 to take the trophy.

Capitol Cup 2nd Round

The outstanding Capitol Cup 2nd round tie resulted in a 5-1 victory for Vineyard as they overcame Bromborough Athletic thanks to goals from Brad Wrench, Daz Winders, Tony Langrell, Ben Hawitt and Jack Dunn.

Dutchman Cup semi-final

In the Dutchman Cup semi-final Shore Villa Athletic saw off the challenge of West Kirby Athletic in a 4-2 success due to efforts from Kieran Jones-2, Tom Rowlands and a penalty by Ste Ryan. Hitting the responses were Seb Pierce and Matty Pipe.

Moreton Alarms Supplies Second Division

Action from the Moreton Alarms Supplies Second Division AFC Shore Villa close the gap at the top following a 2-0 defeat of Park Royal as Jamie Smith and Stephen Griffiths found the net.
Barnston FC and Shore Villa fought out a 0-0 draw, but Farmers Arms eased home 4-1 versus Wallasey Wolves as Liam Pitt netted a treble and Mike Jenkinson fired a single.

Also taking the spoils were Ellesmere Port Red Lions who won a five-goal thriller 3-2 against Oxton Celtic. Harry Sutton was a two-goal hero for Celtic and Dom Hoppe bagged a brace for Lions along with a single from Eric Gilmour.

Second Division cup final

Next Sunday sees the Second Division cup final between West Kirby Athletic and Shore Villa Athletic with an 11am kick off at Cammell Laird 1907 FC.