HOTSHOT KOT IS HAT-TRICK HERO

GLOUCESTER C 4 ALFRETON T 0

ZACK KOTWICA had an afternoon to remember as he struck a hat-trick for Gloucester City in a showstopping performance, with Luke Hopper capping off a comfortable victory over a limp Alfreton Town.

Tim Harris’ men enjoyed a dream start to the match. Hopper, not giving up on the ball, powered to the byline and lashed a pass across for Kotwica to smash home from six yards.

The Tigers kept up the pressure in the second half and some intricate play by Joe Hanks, Kotwica and Hopper ended with Hopper beating the offside trap but shooting wide.

Kotwica had his second as Luke Thomas’ tame effort could only be parried by Fabian Spiess into the path of Kotwica, who tapped in from inside the six-yard box.

The former Cheltenham man was firing on all cylinders and, after being fouled in the penalty box, completed his hat-trick from the spot.

Hopper robbed possession on the halfway line and carried forward into the box, before shooting past Spiess to add icing on the cake.