Spurs Reserves had a hard-fought 2-1 win over Hale Rovers in the Aldershot League Senior Division.  The visitors scored first, but Spurs were ahead by the break with goals by Martin Ball and Ross Blowers.  Although Hale had a number of good chances to equalise or even win, they spurned them all and there was no further scoring.

The A team gained their first point of the season with a 1-1 draw at Southwood against Headley United Reserves in Division 1.  David Love scored Spurs’ goal.

The Vets had a very comfortable 5-0 victory against Inter Mytchett Crusaders in Division 3.  Hot-shot Mark Gardiner notched four and would have had a nap hand had player-manager Roy Allaway not tapped the ball in from about 6 inches – reminiscent of David Nugent’s sole England goal.

Spurs first team entertain Andover New Street in a Wessex League Division 1 game at Southwood (kick-off 3.00).

John Porter.

Played well in first half had a few chances as did they.  Came out second half played well then gave away a sloppy goal not closing down the player quick enough.  Within 5 min we were back on terms good free kick hit firmly past the keeper by Stephen Thurlby.  Pushed on a bit after that but we had to go into extra time.

After about 8 or 9 mins Ross Blowers had a chance 1 on 1 with the keeper slotted in at the second attempt.  Scored again 2 or 3 mins later kept them out quite comfortably and got a deserved win.

(Dave Bennett)