Match Report

Leverstock Green registered their second straight pre-season win as they beat Ampthill Town 3-1 in Saturday’s game at Pancake Lane.

The Green side took the lead in the third minute, as Adiel Mannion got to the bye-line and delivered a cross to the far post, where the incoming Kane O’Neil turned the ball home.

It was 2-0 in the 8th minute, as Charlie Milton’s pass from the back put Frankie Jowle clean through to slot home past the keeper.

Steve Hawes was denied a third goal in the 18th minute when his shot from the edge of the box brought a great save out of the keeper to turn it away. Ampthill got themselves back into the game with an excellent shot from the edge of the box in the 34th minute.

However, Leverstock re-established their two-goal lead in the 41st minute. Kane O’Neil went on a driving run from the halfway line into the Ampthill box, only to be denied by a tackle, but the loose ball was swept home by Luke Peerless.

The second half saw fewer chances for both sides, but keeper Matt Fallon made a good save in the last minute of the game to keep the two-goal lead intact. Overall it was an excellent performance against a good side and will give the squad further confidence with the league opener just two weeks away.

Starting XI: Carl Tasker, Kane O’Neil, Dan Weeks (capt), Jack Stevens, Charlie Milton, Steve Hawes, Frankie Jowle, Ollie Cox, Luke Peerless, Adiel Mannion, Luis Brooker.
Second half subs: Matt Fallon, Jamie Fulton, Jake Williamson, Zak Howells, John Smith, Kai Stonnell, James Hall.

Next up for the Green side is a trip to Old Bradwell United on Thursday evening, with a 7pm kick-off.