The Memorial Cup semi final between Whitecroft & Barton Sports and High Park was abandoned in the 54th minute following a leg break to High Park forward Billy Haylor.
The score before the abandonment was 1-1, with a Scott Parker header giving the 2nd Division champions a shock 18th minute lead.
Parker then conceded a penalty by bringing down a W&B attacker in the penalty area 5 minutes from the half time break, with the resulting spot kick converted by Harry Taylor.
Tragically, substitute Billy Haylor broke his leg attempting a tackle 9 minutes into the 2nd half. Referee Ali Taylor abandoned the game after a half hour wait for an ambulance to arrive.
The game had been played in a sporting spirit up until the abandonment.
After the game, Billy said:
“Just want to say thank you Joe Rayner (W&B) and his lads for their help today. And a big old thank you to Stuart Woodmore and all the High Park lads who waited around for over 2 hours for the ambulance with me and an extra special thank you to Angela Woodmore and Eoin Tucker for taking turns in holding my leg so that I could lie down.
“Not the outcome we wanted, but it is what it is.”
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Island Echo wishes Billy Haylor a full and speedy recovery from his injury.
Video (containing some ‘colourful’ language) courtesy of High Park manager Stuart Woodmore:
Brading Town 0-2 Cowes Sports Reserves
In the 2nd Memorial Cup semi final, the Yachtsmen overcame the Romans at Vicarage Lane thanks to goals from 1st team regulars Scott McFarlane and Jared Tout-Walters.
In Division 1…
Bembridge 2-3 Binstead & COB
Relegated Binstead ended their season on a high by beating Bembridge by the best of 5 goals at Steyne Park thanks to strikes from Harry Bell-Gregory, Louis Perfect and Sam McInnes.
Osborne Coburg 3-4 Northwood SJ
Connor Mooney and Lewis Blackmore bagged braces for Northwood as they beat the ‘Burg at Victoria Rec. Harry Green (X2) and Nick Payne were on target for the home side. Northwood finish their season 6th, although the 2 teams immediately below – Osborne Coburg and Cowes Sports Reserves – could go above them in the table if they win their games in hand.
West Wight 2-0 Vectis
1st half goals from Josh Daley and Liam Blythe saw West Wight see off Vectis at Camp Road.
In Division 2…
Niton Community 0-3 Oakfield
The Oakers overcame Niton at Springhead courtesy of strikes from Damian Hall (x2) and Jay Larbalestier. A win for Oakfield against Newchurch on Saturday would see the Ryde side promoted to Division 1 together with High Park.
East Cowes Sports 5-1 Seaview
Josh Richardson scored his 37th and 38th goals of the season, with Roland Bryan, Jamie Wright and Maca Barnes also on target, as ECS saw off bottom club Seaview at the GKN ground. Ed Marsden replied with a penalty for Seaview.
Seaview’s James Croft commented after the game:
“Despite the scoreline, Seaview walked off with heads held high. The final whistle drew applause from both sides – recognition of a competitive performance and a much-improved showing compared to the earlier fixture.
“After a tough season, this performance showed the character and unity still alive in the Seaview squad. Better days may yet lie ahead.”
Sandown & Lake 2-0 Newchurch
Sandown defeated Newchurch at the Fairway courtesy of strikes from Shay Dixon and Danny Worboyes.
Isle of Wight results for Saturday 5th April
Memorial Cup
Brading Town 0-2 Cowes Sports Reserves
W&B Sports A-A High Park
Harwoods Division 1
Bembridge 2-3 Binstead & COB
Osborne Coburg 3-4 Northwood SJ
West Wight 2-0 Vectis
Division 2
Niton Community 0-3 Oakfield
East Cowes Sports 5-1 Seaview
Sandown & Lake 2-0 Newchurch
Combination 1
Bembridge Reserves 0-3 Osborne Coburg Reserves
High Park Reserves 1-3 West Wight Reserves
Northwood SJ Reserves 0-1 Sandown & Lake Reserves
Combination 2
Oakfield Reserves 4-1 Ventnor A
West Wight A 6-1 Newchurch Reserves
Niton Community Reserves 7-1 High Park A
