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Hooton v Runcorn Sports reserves

3.30pm 24 September 2022

West Cheshire League, Division Three
Hooton 5 Runcorn Sports reserves 1 (att 29)

Finding a second game within range of the 12.15 kick off in Formby might have been a challenge, but a pair of 3G pitches at the Vauxhall Motors ground in Ellesmere Port are hosting regular fixtures at 3.30 this season.

Four West Cheshire League clubs are using the facilities, as well as Vauxhall Motors and their reserves, which means both the artificial pitches are in use most weeks. Having already seen a game on 'pitch one', I was going to watch whichever game was on 'pitch two'.

As I'd expected it was the division three fixture between Hooton and Runcorn Sports, while on the 3G next door Mallaby played Helsby in division two. Vauxhall Motors were up against Emley in the main stadium.

Hooton, newly-promoted from the Chester and Wirral League, got off to a great start, They were ahead in the opening minute, and 2-0 up not long later. Runcorn Sports got a goal back, but conceded a third before half time.

The second half was a little disjointed. Hooton had the edge, and reinforced their  win with two more goals, the second of which heralded the final whistle.







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