East Cowes Vics’ forward Jared Cousins suffered a suspected broken ankle after half-an-hour of matchplay between East Cowes Vics and Totton & Eling yesterday evening (Tuesday).
The game at Beatrice Avenue kicked off at 20:20 – over 30 minutes after the scheduled time – due to a medical episode on board the Wightlink ferry transporting the Totton and Eling team. There was a further delay because the away side had forgotten to pack their socks but fortunately some spare pairs were found.
The game itself was an even and closely contested affair. However, in the 32nd minute, Jared Cousins fell while contesting the ball close to the Totton and Eling byline.
It soon became apparent that Jared had been seriously injured and an ambulance was called. The Vics forward could not be moved without appropriate medical supervision, and the game was abandoned while he was being treated by ambulance paramedics on the edge of the pitch.
Vics next face Andover Town in Wessex Division 1 at Beatrice Avenue on Saturday 3rd September.
AFC Stoneham 6-1 Cowes Sports
The Yachtsmen were knocked out of the Hampshire Senior Cup by Eastleigh-based AFC Stoneham in the 1st round despite taking an early lead through Josh Neale in the 19th minute. However, the home side responded with 2 goals from Scott Hills in the 19th and 41st minutes to lead 2-1 at half time.
Second half goals from Nathan Clements (58 min), a Jim Orvis penalty (62 min), Duarte Martins (79 min), and Louis Thackray (90 min) ensured a comprehensive victory for the mainland side.
This Saturday, Cowes Sports are away to Fareham Town in the Wessex Premier.
Cowes Sports: Gearing, White, Wykes, H.West, O.West, Conway, Ahmed, Hayward, McKie (c), Phillips, J.Neale Subs: Coode, Nash, McFarlane, C.Neale
Petersfield Town 2-0 Newport IW
The Port were knocked out of the Wessex League Cup in the 1st round thanks to 2 late 2nd half goals from the Rams (Alex Barsa 79 min and Christian Bennett 83 min).
1 week ago, the County Town club were knocked out of the Hampshire Senior Cup by Petersfield by the same scoreline.
The Port travel to Wiltshire on Saturday to face Downton in Wessex Division 1.
Newport IW: McCormack, Colson, Lamb, Reynolds, Sampson (c), Hancock, Kelly, Butcher, Browne, Wetherick, Younie Subs: Cutts, Streeter (gk), Smith
