Edwards winner at Whittlesey has Pinchbeck United boss eyeing up second place

A second-half penalty from Tony Edwards earned Pinchbeck United an impressive 1-0 win at ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division title hopefuls Whittlesey Athletic on Saturday.

Edwards grabbed the only goal from the spot after Nick Bishop had been brought down for a clear penalty soon after the interval.

Whittlesey, who were second at the start of play, did have a big shout for a penalty of their own in the dying seconds, but the referee waved away an appeal for handball against Bradley Murrell.

The victory leaves Pinchbeck in fourth place in the table – and player/boss Ian Dunn reckons that finishing second isn’t out of the question for his side.

He also believes that Saturday’s success has given leaders Moulton Harrox a huge cushion in top spot, but behind them admits that it looks like being a free-for-all between Peterborough Sports Reserves, Whittlesey, Pinchbeck and Netherton United for the runners-up spot.

Dunn said: “We are all really chuffed with the result. I woke up at 6am on Sunday and was still buzzing about it.

“They don’t really need our help, but I think the result also puts Moulton in firm command at the top now. It’s very much theirs to lose in my opinion.

SPOT-ON: Tony Edwards buried Pincheck's winner.
SPOT-ON: Tony Edwards buried Pincheck’s winner.

“We went there with a game plan – and to be fair, everyone delivered.

“We learned from the 1-0 loss at our place and made no mistakes. The penalty was nailed on, too.

“It was a great all-round display. We played a little direct, but the work-rate and commitment was absolutely brilliant.

“I think we can begin to play without any pressure now. Our aim was top six and a cup final.

“Barring a terrible run, we’ve pretty much done that now. But I told the lads on Saturday that, if we can win all of our remaining games, second place certainly isn’t out of the question for us.

“That’s not a target or a challenge, but something we can certainly aim for.”

Pinchbeck: Dickinson, Leggett, A Murrell, B Murrell, Shipley, Bishop, Gardner, Francis (Sae-Be), Ogden, Dunn, Edwards. Not used: Withers, Ross, Brown.

Saturday: Ketton v Pinchbeck (2pm)

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