15 minutes into the game and Ryan W was slotted through with only the 'keeper to beat - low left footer into the bottom RH corner of the goal. 1 nil Combe! Was there a cup upset on the cards! Unfortunately not - the goal seemed to wake Ashton up and a big kick over the top behind our defence saw Ashton equalise. This tactic seemed to serve them well throughout the game - quickly Ashton were 3-1 up.

Regan was by far the busiest 'keeper in the 1st half - some outstanding saves - praise from the opposing managers for his performance at the end of the game.

A big clearance down the right wing from Richard to Kez saw Ryan W slotted through again with only the keeper to beat. 3-2 Combe - still in it! 2 minutes until half time. Ashton score again just before HT. 4-2 HT.

A good 1st half performance - Harry on his debut commanding the centre of mid-field. The defence team of Steven, Scott, Sam, Richard and Kieran performed well. Josh continues to improve linking well with Kez down the RHS. Fred solid in defense when he came on. Ryan W had by far his best half of the season seemingly all over the pitch - good defensive play and attacking. Ben, Ryan and Craig causing some mischieve up front!

The second half started well and from the noise made by the Ashton managers they were certainly worried. 7 minutes into the 2nd half and Ashton extended their lead following a goal mouth scramble with the ball some how finding itself into the LHS of the goal. Another well taken goal this time 5 minutes later saw Ashton extend their lead further.

Ryan W had 3 further attempts on goal and each effort brought good saves from the Ashton keeper.

9 - 2 FT.

The boys battled well today and should be proud of their performance against a team 13 places above them in the league. There are real signs of improvement with one spectator commenting about one of our passing moves down the RHS in the 2nd half saying 'it was the best move of the game'. Despite the all round show - Ryan W got man of the match for his 1st half - defensively much better in mid-field.

Goal scorers - Ryan Wilson 2
MOTM - Ryan Wilson