Eynesbury Rovers topple the United Counties League leaders while Saints climb off the bottom
Lloyd Groves on the ball during Godmanchester Rovers' draw against Gorleston. Picture: HELEN DRAKE - Credit: Archant
Eynesbury Rovers swooped for a stunning success as they ended the unbeaten record of United Counties League Premier Division leaders Leicester Nirvana today.
Shane Fox struck following a Matty Bannister corner three minutes after the break and top-scorer Lee Bassett hit a last-minute clincher as Rovers triumphed 2-0 to end a run of six league matches without victory.
Rovers’ success was masterminded by Under 21 chief Dave Northfield, who took charge following the resignation of manager Martin Field last week.
Stand-in goalkeeper Nathan George - who can normally be found operating as a centre-back for the club’s Under 21 side - proved to be an inspirational figure with a man-of-the-match performance.
Huntingdon were unable to climb off the bottom of the Premier Division as they were pipped 2-1 at Peterborough side Northern Star.
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Former Town striker Jacob Joyce hit an early opener for a Star team bossed by ex-Huntingdon chief Seb Hayes.
The hosts doubled their lead early in the second half before Tom Stidwell halved Huntingdon’s arrears on the hour with his firsrt goal for the club.
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St Neots Saints climbed off the bottom of UCL Division One after capturing a first league win of the season.
Dan Lewis hit an 80th minute winner to seal a 2-1 triumph at fellow strugglers Bugbrooke after an early Kelvin Osei-Addo opener had been cancelled out.
Godmanchester Rovers were held to a third home draw in the space of a fortnight.
They drew 1-1 with Gorleston thanks to an equaliser from leading scorer James Hall.
