Underdogs claim top-flight scalps

AMATEUR FOOTBALL: TWO top-flight teams crashed out in the D & J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League’s President’s Trophy quarter-finals.

J Glasgow and A Nanyn were on the mark for David Giblin Division One side Legends Bar in their shock 2-1 triumph at High Crompton.

And Division One leaders Rifle Range Royal Blues beat Khartoum Northern ‘A’ on penalties.

It finished 2-2 in normal time, with A Oakes and J Noiceley on target for Rifle and R Radcliffe and K Radcliffe scoring for Khartoum.

FC Broadgate defeated FC Carsons 5-1 thanks in no small part to an R Street hat-trick.

Oddies suffered a 6-1 home reverse to Rife Range Reds, for whom J Jacombs struck twice.

Also on target were N Eastmond, J Curley, M Jackson and D Brown.

Red Star roared to a 9-1 victory at the expense of Failsworth Athletic.

C Beamish pounced five times, M Shaw got two goals, while L Mullen and M Buckley also netted.Fitton Hill Rangers earned a surprise 3-3 draw at Premier Division leaders FC Royton in the Challenge Cup third round.

D Whipp, J Diveney and P Badby goals earned a replay for top-flight strugglers Rangers.




Uppermill heartache



UPPERMILL crashed out of the West Riding FA Challenge Cup at the quarter-final stage following a 4-3 loss to Bay Athletic, after extra-time.



It was a tremendous effort from Simon Tait’s side at Leeds Road, against a team yet to be beaten this term.

Athletic took the lead after four minutes, but Dave Taylor soon levelled matters for the underdogs, drilling home a penalty given for handball.

Uppermill went in front through Jake Jacobs, who smashed the ball in from 15 yards.

And just after the restart Jacobs latched on to Dave Rigby’s delivery to extend the lead.

But Athletic have remained unbeaten this long for a reason and found a way back into the tie.

Two goals in 10 minutes sent the game into extra-time, and Athletic notched the winner four minutes into the first period.

Tait also has his eyes on a strong finish to the Huddersfield and District League Division One campaign.

He added: ‘We are mid-table but have only played eight games due to the cup run, so hopefully we can kick on and embark on a bit of a run now.

“There is a chance we can secure a top-three finish.”




HEYSIDE earned a 3-0 win at Grange Moor in Division Three.



James Leonard put the visitors in front before the break.

He added another goal after the restart, prior to Jake Warburton joining him on the scoresheet