Seconds’ point at Polonia
WITH Rochdalians’ first team without a game at the weekend, the close nature of division three was emphasised as all three games, involving the top teams, were drawn.
Didsbury seconds and divisional leaders Chorltonians seconds ended at 2-2 in their local derby as did Manchester Polonia as they hosted Rochdalians seconds and there was a rare goalless draw between Newton Heath seconds and Salford Vics seconds.
With division A leaders Whalley Range thirds not playing Chorltonians Rovers took advantage to join them on points.
They took on Stoconians seconds and wasted no time in opening the scoring as Orin Moore punished their sleepy defence in the first minute.
Club legend Pat Davin made it 2-0 in the 33rd minute and although Stocs improved in the second half the nearest they came to opening their account was having a good penalty claim rejected.
Abacus Media seconds are out on their own in division B with a narrow 2-1 win over main rivals Old Trafford and Gorse Hill seconds.
Rochdale Galaxy had their best win of the season routing Bedians seconds 7-1 and Deans also hit seven in a 7-3 romp against Hillgate.
A delayed Rhodes Cup match saw Hollingworth move into the last 32 with a 5-2 win over Village Manchester.
Division C saw the biggest action of the day with five games completed.
Spurley Hey seconds took advantage of leaders Moorside Rangers seconds postponement as they hit the top with a thrilling 5-3 victory at Abacus Media thirds.
Manchester Rovers were in another close affair sharing six goals with Salford Vics thirds.
There were immaculate clean sheets for Oldham Vics seconds in a 3-0 derby win at Moston Brook fourths,