Ash Brett heads homeWest Wight comfortably beat a young Shanklin side at Camp Road on Wednesday evening to go 3 points clear of W&B at the top of Harwoods Division 1, with just 1 game of the season remaining. West Wight began at a fast pace with 2 early chances for Jez Conway. However, Shanklin were competitive throughout the game, with an early opportunity falling to Cory Sanderson, who shot directly at Gearing when clear on goal. It took until the half hour mark for the home side to take the lead with a superb strike from Chris Elliott (1-0). Jez Conway came close to adding a 2nd a few minutes later, but had his shot fisted over the crossbar by Shanklin keeper Wilson. Wilson fists ball over crossbarHalf time: West Wight 1-0 Shanklin West Wight doubled their lead 5 minutes into the 2nd half when Ash Brett headed in a Chris Elliott corner (2-0). 4 minutes later, Blake Reeves killed the game as a contest by striking the ball into the back of the net after being set up by Miles Taylor (3-0). West Wight v Shanklin Dan Drudge then came close to getting a goal back for the visitors, forcing a good save from Ben Gearing. The home side continued to press with Miles Taylor shooting just wide, Josh Daley dispatching the ball over the crossbar, and Miles Taylor having an effort saved by Wilson. The final word in the game went to the visitors with Fraser Lloyd poking the ball into the West Wight net after a goalmouth scramble following a corner (3-1). Full time: West Wight 3-1 ShanklinWest Wight v ShanklinWest Wight: Gearing, Phillips, Elliott, Newey, Burgess, Reeves, Simmonds, Brett, Conway, Daley, Taylor Subs: Thomas, Merrett, Smeeton Shanklin: Wilson, Drudge, Bloodworth, D. Stuber, F. Stuber, Winterbottom, Builth, Dumbrell, Sanderson, Llloyd, Trowbridge Subs: Hill, Allen, Flux Shanklin finish their season in a creditable 4th place; West Wight have finished theirs occupying top spot in Harwoods Division 1. But will West Wight remain top at 21:00 this evening? West Wight v Shanklin After the game, West Wight manager Jonathon Holmes said:
“The team that wins the title is the 1 that has been consistent all season. It’s now in W&B’s hands. It’s theirs to lose. “Over the last 2 months, we’ve seen a big improvement. West Wight Reserves have won their league. We’re in a good position for next year. West Wight v Shanklin
This evening (Thursday), 2nd-placed Whitecroft & Barton Sports face Brading Town at the Peter Henry Ground. An away win would see W&B snatch the Division 1 title from West Wight on goal difference. Kick off is at 19:00. Harwoods Division 1 table below:
