Wokingham Today

FIVE STAR BOARS: EVERSLEY FLY PAST BAGSHOT

- By ANDY PRESTON apreston@wokingham.today

Combined Counties Division One

EVERSLEY & CALIFORNIA were on the wrong end of an impressive comeback as they lost 3-2 to Chalvey Sports.

The Boars went two in front courtesy of an own goal and a goal from Ross McKernan.

But the visitors pulled off a remarkable fightback as they scored three times in the final

10 minutes to take the points.

Eversley bounced back from their weekend defeat with a stunning display at home to Bagshot on Tuesday night.

The Boars hit five past their opponents to net a 5-1 win.

BERKS COUNTY fell to a 3-2 defeat to Wallingfor­d Town.

FA Trophy third qualifying round

BINFIELD ensured that their journey in the FA Trophy continued as they eliminated

Herne Bay.

After an evenly matched opening 72 minutes,

Callum Bunting found the breakthrou­gh for the Moles as he powered a header past the keeper.

Josh Harris then made no mistake from the penalty spot to send Binfield through with an impressive 2-0 triumph.

Binfield co-manager Carl Withers said: “No denying these boys love an away day, unbelievab­le performanc­e from start to finish and we can now look forward to the draw.”

Co-manager Jamie McClurg added: Our lads showing what it takes to win. Resilient, togetherne­ss, brave and decision-making. A very tough game against a top side away.

Cherry Red Premier Challenge Cup

A rotated WOKINGHAM & EMMBROOK side exited the cup after a penalty shootout loss to AFC Croydon Athletic.

After a goalless first-half, the Sumas gained momentum quickly in the second as they opened the scoring just five minutes after the restart as Jake White latched onto a through ball and lobbed the opposing goalkeeper.

Croydon levelled with 20 minutes to go to take the game to a shootout

Each side scored three penalties after five had been taken, but Croydon progressed as they held their nerve in sudden death.

READING CITY went out at the hands of Virginia Water after an entertaini­ng contest.

The Cityzens had a two-goal advantage going into the break as goals from Joe Pilling and Tony Raggett put them in front,

Virginia hit back with two quickfire goals in the final 15 minutes to level the game.

City went in front again in the 85th minute as Martin Butcher scored, but Virginia snatched an 89th-minute equaliser.

With a shootout needed to separate the sides, Virginia

went through with a 3-1 win.

WOODLEY UNITED were on the end of a late comeback as Deportivo Galicia progressed.

The Kestrels were 2-1 in front with five minutes to go, but the visitors produced a late show with a leveller in the 86th minute before they snuck through with a 94th minute winner.

Thames Valley Premier League

FINCHAMPST­EAD continue their reign at the top after they put four past Mortimer without reply.

Joel Day netted a brace, while Nick Payne and Aqeel Butt added to the score to help Finch to three points.

READING YMCA fell to a 3-2 loss at Burghfield.

Steve Woodrow and Ryan Adams netted for the visitors who are in 11th after eight matches.

READING CITY U23’s are in 10th after they suffered a 3-0 loss at home to Westwood Wanderers.

WARGRAVE drop down to seventh after they lost 3-1 at home to Richings Park.

WOODLEY UNITED ROYALS stay bottom after Wraysbury took the points with a 2-1 triumph.

Thames Valley Division One

HURST remain as league leaders after they picked up a point in a 2-2 draw with SB Phoenix.

Thames Valley Division Two

BERKS COUNTY SWORDS took three points away at HURST RESERVES with a 5-3 success.

TWYFORD & RUSCOMBE scored three without reply in an away win at Mortimer Developmen­t.

Southern Region Women’s Premier Division

WOODLEY UNITED were beaten 4-1 against Eastleigh.

The Kestrels are in seventh with three points after six league games.

Thames Valley Women’s League Cup

S4K BERKS COUNTY were eliminated as Easington Sports got the better of them with a 4-2 win.

Charisse Tregear and Claudia Mulvey netted in the loss for the Fawkes.

Bracknell & District Sunday League

Premier: Raglan 1-2 Finchampst­ead Athletic Division One: Freeman Royals 1-1 FC Showcase Division Two: Braybrooke Athletic 5-3 Bracknell

Spartan Vets

Division Three: Ashridge Park 1-3 Crowthorne

A, Silver Birch 9-1 Bracknell Saint-Germain Division Four: Bracknell Spartan 2-2 AFC Dukes

Reserves

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