West Wight top Isle of Wight Division 1 by 3 points after knocking 4 goals past Binstead at the Molehill on Saturday (27th January). However, previous leaders Whitecroft & Barton Sports – who were playing Ventnor in the Gold Cup – have 2 games in hand on the top-of-the table side. West Wight led at the half time break through a diving header from from Josh Daley, who converted a cross from Robbie Shepherd in the 33rd minute (0-1). However, it took a spectacular save from Isle of Wight manager and Binstead keeper Tom McInnes to prevent West Wight from extending their lead before the half time break. Josh Daley (West Wight) right, Darren Powell (Binstead) leftHalf time: Binstead & Cob 0-1 West Wight The away side turned on the style in the 2nd half, putting a further 3 goals past Binstead’s highly-rated keeper. Robbie Shepherd scored West Wight’s 1st 2nd half goal by bundling the the ball into the back of the net from close range shortly after the restart (0-2). Robbie Shepherd (West Wight) speeds past Darren Powell (Binstead) Some great work down the left from the impressive Chris Elliott set up Charlie Smeeton to slot into the top corner to extend West Wight’s lead (0-3). The final goal came courtesy of a corner from Chris Elliot that may have clipped a defenders head when flying into goal (0-4). The Binstead ‘wall’Full time: Binstead & Cob 0-4 West WightBinstead & CoB: T. McInnes, Fretwell, Powell, S. McInnes, Morley, McGee, Brooks, Grandvionet, Reece, Gallop, Dodds Subs: Turner, Rayment West Wight: Gearing, Phillips, Elliott, Craig, Burgess, Herbert, Harris, Shepherd, Daley, Smeeton, Saunders Subs: Bricknell, Riddett, Thomas After the game, West Wight’s Gareth Bricknell said:
“A great away performance for West Wight and a clean sheet. Another fantastic performance in goal from Binstead keeper Tom McInnes as well today, who made some unbelievable saves.” Binstead & CoB v West Wight
Saturday’s win puts West Wight 3 points clear at the top of division 1, with W&B in 2nd with 2 games in hand, 1 of which is against West Wight. Binstead are in 9th place, with 17 points from 16 games. Isle of Wight Division 1 table below:
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In other Harwoods Division 1 games…
Bembridge 1-2 Vectis Vectis have moved up to 3rd spot in Division 1 by beating Bembridge at Steyne Park thanks to 2 2nd half goals from Ben Cutts and Jamie Barratt. Ant Kettell scored Bembridge’s consolation. Brading Town 2-1 Shanklin The Romans overcame last season’s champions Shanklin at the Peter Henry ground. Dan Vale opened the scoring for Brading in the 40th minute, following which Jack Winterbottom equalised for the away side. The game was settled with a wonder strike from Scott Lawson from inside his own half. Northwood SJ 2-1 Cowes Sports Reserves NSJ had a narrow victory over the Yachtsmen in the Cowes derby, through an own goal and a further strike from Ryan Gardener. Further action from Binstead & CoB v West Wight at the Molehill
In Division 2…
Leaders Osborne Coburg knocked 9 past Newchurch at Watery Lane, with man-of-the-match Carl Phillipson netting a hat trick, Harry Green bagging a brace, and Liam Sumpter, Stephen McCarthy, Jack Davies, and Ad Cantelo also on target for the away side.
In the Gold Cup…
Whitecroft & Barton Sports have advanced to the 3rd round of the competition by overcoming Ventnor at Watcombe Bottom thanks to a brace from Matt Evans.
In the Junior ‘A’ Cup…
Wootton have reached the 3rd round by blasting 7 past Binstead at Wootton Rec. Wootton’s victory came courtesy of a James Cheek hat trick, a brace from Josh Collins, and further goals from Nick Anstey and James Cunningham.
Isle of Wight results for Saturday 27th January
Isle of Wight Senior (Gold) Cup: Ventnor 0-2 W & B Sports Junior A Cup: AFC Wootton 7-1 Binstead & COB Reserves
Junior B Cup: Ryde Saints Reserves 0-2 High Park Reserves Harwoods Division 1: Bembridge 1-2 Vectis Binstead & COB 0-4 West Wight Brading Town 2-1 Shanklin Northwood SJ 2-1 Cowes Sports Reserves.
Division 2: Newchurch 1-9 Osborne Coburg Newport Reserves 3-4 Sandown & Lake Niton Community 4-1 Seaview
Combination 1: East Cowes Sports Reserves 8-3 W & B Sports Reserves Osborne Coburg Reserves 8-1 Vectis Reserves Sandown & Lake Reserves 2-3 Brading Town Reserves Shanklin Reserves 3-0 Bembridge Reserves West Wight Reserves 5-1 Northwood SJ Reserves
West Wight top Isle of Wight Division 1 by 3 points after knocking 4 goals past Binstead at the Molehill on Saturday (27th January). However, previous leaders Whitecroft & Barton Sports – who were playing Ventnor in the Gold Cup – have 2 games in hand on the top-of-the table side. West Wight led at the half time break through a diving header from from Josh Daley, who converted a cross from Robbie Shepherd in the 33rd minute (0-1). However, it took a spectacular save from Isle of Wight manager and Binstead keeper Tom McInnes to prevent West Wight from extending their lead before the half time break. 
