Pinchbeck United made it two wins in four days by knocking derby rivals Holbeach United out of the Lincolnshire County FA Senior Trophy at Carters Park on Tuesday.
It followed Saturday’s first away win of the season and lifts spirits at Eslaforde Park.
JJ Ward rifled in the opener after 13 minutes and his rebounded shot fell for Josh Balding to make it 2-0 after 31 minutes.
Passage was assured when Louie Garner netted the third just before half-time.
Tigers: Not known.
Knights: Cox, Denton, Balding, Callaby, Cranfield, Huggins, Young, Ward, Garner, Hussein, Pitigoi. Subs: Dale, Hetherington-Field, Tarver, King
☐ JJ Ward marked his 100th appearance for Pinchbeck in style. He scored the opening goal to send the Knights to their first away win of the United Counties League season and lift them off the foot of the Division One table.
A top team performance defensively and offensively earned a 3-2 victory at Sandiacre Town.
Ulus Hussein’s deep free-kick to the back post was headed back across goal by Harry Cranfield for Ward to strike after 12 minutes but the hosts soon levelled.
Louie Garner and Florin Pitigoi chased down a back pass and Garner’s block released the ball for Pitigoi to earn the Knights the
half-time lead.
A poor clearance by the home goalkeeper fell for Hussein to put Pinchbeck 3-1 ahead with a stunning strike from 35 yards after 57 minutes.
The home team pulled one back shortly after but hard work paid off as the visitors held out until the end for victory.
Knights: Cox, Blundell, Benton, Balding, Cranfield, Huggins, Callaby, Ward, Garner, Hussein, Pitigoi. Subs: Dale, Tarver, King.
Attendance: 75.
☐ Makeshift striker Harry West stepped up from his usual centre back role to find the net and take the man of the match honours as Holbeach United enjoyed a 2-0 victory over Dussindale Rovers.
A solid all-round performance brought a well-deserved three points to push the Tigers back into the top half of the Thurlow Nunn League Division One table.
They created plenty of clear-cut chances, while goalkeeper Jack Sellers was called upon just once to secure his clean sheet.
West struck on the break in the first half and Ashton Taylor doubled the advantage in the second half from a long through ball.
Tigers: Sellars, Wilkshire, Wurie, Cornbill, Barsby, Oldham, Melson, Williams, Kacirek, West, Ahamed. Subs: Taylor, Chouchane, Bodibe, Coelho, Cole.
