Shanklin produced a clinical display to overcome Osborne Coburg at Victoria Rec in Division 1 on Saturday (21st March).
Coburg started brightly and saw plenty of early possession, but it was the visitors who struck first when Lewis Parsons calmly slotted home in a 1-on-1 situation (0-1).
Shanklin soon doubled their advantage in similar fashion, Parsons again the scorer as he rounded the goalkeeper before finishing confidently (0-2).
The visitors added a third before the break when a goalmouth scramble fell kindly to Josh Field, who blasted home from close range (0-3).
Half Time: Osborne Coburg 0-3 Shanklin
Shanklin continued their momentum after the restart, with Parsons completing his hat-trick to extend the lead (0-4).
Prolific forward Rory Day then added his name to the scoresheet with a composed finish (0-5).
Coburg responded well in the closing stages and began to pose a genuine attacking threat. Their efforts were rewarded when Jason Pengelly slotted home (1-5).
They grabbed a second soon after, Elliot Apter tapping in from close range to reduce the deficit further (2-5).
This latest meeting between the sides came just 2 weeks after Shanklin recorded a 14-goal victory over Coburg at the County Ground.
Full Time: Osborne Coburg 2-5 Shanklin
Shanklin sit 5th in Division 1 following this victory, while Coburg remain rooted to the bottom after another difficult afternoon.
HIGH PARK HIT FOUR TO SECURE DIVISION 1 STATUS
High Park overcame a depleted squad to produce an impressive victory over Brading Town at home this afternoon.
Forced to start with the bare 11 after 2 late withdrawals, High Park showed no signs of disruption and began the game strongly.
They took the lead through Harry Bell, who unleashed a stunning 30-yard strike that flew into the top corner (1-0).
The contest remained evenly balanced with end-to-end football, and Brading drew level through Aaron Bennett after an offside decision was controversially overruled (1-1).
Half Time: High Park 1-1 Brading Town
High Park came out with renewed intent in the second half and quickly regained the lead when Harry Taylor fired home an unstoppable volley from outside the box (2-1).
Just minutes later, the advantage was extended as Scott Parker cut inside and slotted into the bottom corner (3-1).
The victory was sealed with 10 minutes remaining when Kyle Killroy rose to head home High Park’s fourth goal (4-1), confirming both the win and their place in Division 1.
Full Time: High Park 4-1 Brading Town
High Park secure their Division 1 status with this result, while Brading Town remain 7th in the Division 1 table.
In other games…
Northwood SJ 1-3 Bembridge & Vectis
Michael Brown, Ian Rayner and Joe Houghton were on target for 4th-placed Bembridge & Vectis in their win over 8th-placed Northwood SJ at the Isle of Wight Community Club.
West Wight 6-0 Oakfield
Division 1 leaders West Wight remain 3 points clear of 2nd-placed W&B after beating 2nd-from-bottom Oakfield at Camp Road courtesy of braces from Josh Daley and Chris Elliott and further goals from Jude Millar and Casey Tyrell.
2nd-placed Whitecroft & Barton Sports were awarded a walkover victory against 3rd-placed Cowes Sports when their opponents were unable to raise a side.
In Division 2…
Newchurch 1-6 Newport Reserves
A brace from Robbie Shepherd and further goals from Ryleigh Wain, Ash Gulliver, Josh Gwilliam and Jordi Shepherd saw 3rd-placed Newport Reserves overcome 2nd-from-bottom Newchurch at Watery Lane. Joseph Books scored the consolation goal for Newchurch.
ECS 9-1 Seaview
Blake Reeves and Andrew Ebbs both bagged braces for 2nd-placed East Cowes Sports in their emphatic win over Seaview at the GKN Sports Ground, with Joe Crabb, Rob Gee and Fin Ray also on target for the home side. The opening goal of the game was scored by Seaview’s Jack Faithfull.
Ryde Saints 1-2 Sandown & Lake
Leaders Sandown & Lake maintained their unbeaten record by beating Saints at Smallbrook. Dylan Andrews and Ethan Dicker were on the score sheet for the away side.
Brading Town Reserves 1-2 Binstead & COB
Binstead & COB booked their place in the semi finals of the Junior A Cup by beating Brading at the Molehill, thanks to goals from James Gallop and Darren Powell after Liam Sumpter had opened the scoring for the visitors.
Isle of Wight football results for Saturday 21st March
Junior A Quarter Final
Brading Town Reserves 1-2 Binstead & COB
Harwoods Division 1
Osborne Coburg 2-5 Shanklin
High Park 4-1 Brading Town
Northwood SJ 1-3 Bembridge & Vectis
West Wight 6-0 Oakfield
Division 2
Newchurch 1-6 Newport Reserves
ECS 9-1 Seaview
Ryde Saints 1-2 Sandown & Lake
Combination 1
Oakfield Reserves 2-2 ECS Reserves
Sandown & Lake Reserves 2-0 High Park Reserves
Osborne Coburg Reserves 2-6 Bembridge & Vectis Reserves
W&B Reserves 5-0 Shanklin Reserves
Combination 2
High Park A 5-0 Ryde Saints Reserves
Newchurch Reserves 0-7 West Wight A
Sandown & Lake A 1-2 Bembridge & Vectis A
