Sat.9th April 2005 Under 16’s Hindsford Bandits 0, Ringley 3

Playing this seasons champions who have not lost all season was never going to

be easy, but Hindsford can look back with pride on an entertaining game.

The early exchanges were fairly even with neither goalkeeper being really

tested.

However it was Kenny Dickenson in the Hindsford goal who had to make the 1st

save after 18 mins from a powerful Ringley shot.

Two minutes later Ringley took the lead from a corner, when instead of clearing

the ball, the Bandits tried to play the ball away and got caught out.

The Bandits battled back and after good work by Adam Murphy and Kris Smith,

Daniel Banks forced a good save from the Ringley keeper when put through in the

penalty area.

Half time Hindsford Bandits 0, Ringley 1.

Early in the 2nd half the Bandits were unlucky not to equalise, when a Steve

Eccles free kick was hit on to the crossbar by Matt Langin and somehow Ringley

scrambled the ball clear.

It was now fairly even again with Hindsford having a lot of possesion and

playing some good football at times.

Sadly, midway through the 2nd half a tame effort from outside the penalty area

managed to creep in to give Ringley a soft goal and a 2-0 lead.

The Bandits were still not done and tried to get a goal back and it was an

entertaining game being produced by both teams.

With 5 mins left Ryan Jones hit the Ringley post with a long range shot as the

Bandits still searched for a goal.

In the last minute Ringley made it 3-0 and game over afer a free kick was not

cleared the the Hindsford defence.

An entertaining game throughout, well refereed by Dave Renshaw, but in truth he

had an easy game as both teams played the game in a good and sporting manner.

Well done to Ringley on winning the league.

Final Score Hindsford Bandits 0, Ringley 3

Alan Banks

Hindsford.