Shanklin have advanced to the next round of the Challenge Cup by overcoming Northwood St Johns in a penalty shootout at the County Ground on Saturday (31st August).
The game had a sense of déjà vu as the 2 teams had faced each other in the league at the same ground the previous Saturday, with Shanklin overcoming Northwood 3-1 in the encounter.
This Saturday, Northwood managed to match Shanklin over 90 minutes. The Shanklin scorers were Josh Field and new signing Thomas Ashley, with John Bilton and Leigh McKenzie on target for the away side.
After the 2 sides were unable to be separated in full time play, Shanklin overcame their spirited opponents 5-4 on penalties.
Full time: Shanklin 2-2 Northwood St Johns Shanklin won 5-4 on penalties
Former Wootton manager Dan Partridge has joined Northwood as assistant manager following the sad disbandment of Wootton.
Northwood St Johns have said:
“We would like to welcome Dan Partridge as assistant manager to the first team.
Article continues below this advertisement “Dan played for Brading, Coburg and Wootton as a player. Recently, he has managed Wootton for the past 6 years building the club up.
“Dan’s a great bloke, and we look forward to him making his mark on the club.”
In Harwoods Division 1…
Ventnor remain top of the league on goal difference despite not playing on Saturday.
The South Wight club have strengthened their management team with Steve Brougham and Andy North coming on board.
Ventnor manager Gary Gee has said:
“We are delighted to welcome both Steve Brougham and Andy North to Ventnor FC.
“‘Broughy’ and ‘Pud’ join me managing our current First Team, and bring wealth of experience, both working for many years with Newport IW Football Club.”
Brading Town 1-2 W & B Sports
Whitecroft & Barton Sports have maintained their 100% record by overcoming the Romans in a tight game at Vicarage Lane thanks to goals from man-of-the-match Kade Woodford and Sam Cant. Dan Vale was on target for the Romans. Brading remain 2nd in the Division 1 table, ahead of W&B on goal difference but have played 2 games more.
Binstead & COB 2-4 Bembridge
Bembridge recorded their first win of the season by beating Binstead at the Molehill courtesy of a brace from Barry Calvert and further strikes from Rory Day and Michael Brown.
Cowes Sports Reserves 4-2 Osborne Coburg
The Yachtsmen have recorded their first win of the season by seeing off Osborne Coburg at Westwood Park thanks to a Connor Furmidge hat trick and a further goal from Charlie Haward, Harry Green and Jack Summers were on target for the Burg.
In Division 2…
Division 2 got off to in inauspicious start on Saturday.
High Park were awarded 3 points against Seaview, who were unfortunately unable to raise a side.
The game between Pan Community and Ryde Saints was abandoned in the 80th minute with the score at 3-3 after 5 Pan players had been red carded
Isle of Wight football results for Saturday 31st August
Challenge Cup
Shanklin 2-2 Northwood SJ
Harwoods Division 1
Binstead & COB 2-4 Bembridge
Brading Town 1-2 W & B Sports
Cowes Sports Reserves 4-2 Osborne Coburg
Division 2
Pan Community 3-3 Ryde Saints
Seaview A-W High Park
Combination 1
Bembridge Reserves 2-0 Binstead & COB Reserves
East Cowes Sports Reserves 5-0 Northwood SJ Reserves
Ventnor Reserves 1-1 Osborne Coburg Reserves
West Wight Reserves 3-0 High Park Reserves
Shanklin Reserves 3-1 Brading Town Reserves
Combination 2
Bembridge A 0-8 Ventnor A
Newchurch Reserves 1-3 Vectis Reserves
Niton Community Reserves 7-0 Sandown & Lake A
West Wight A 0-2 Osborne Coburg A
