Folkard fires Stratton to shock victory
Long Stratton pulled off a surprise victory over Sprowston Athletic in the third round of the Norfolk Senior Cup.Anglian Combination Division One side Long Stratton beat their Premier Division opposition 3-2, with goals from Paul Folkard (2) and Shaun Flint, while Jason Armes netted twice for Sprowston.
Long Stratton pulled off a surprise victory over Sprowston Athletic in the third round of the Norfolk Senior Cup.
Anglian Combination Division One side Long Stratton beat their Premier Division opposition 3-2, with goals from Paul Folkard (2) and Shaun Flint, while Jason Armes netted twice for Sprowston.
Mattishall beat Premier Division rivals Halvergate 2-0, with goals from John Allison and Stephen Jones.
Premier Division leaders Hempnall cruised past North Walsham 6-2 and goals from Darren Terrington and Thomas Davies saw Cromer to a 2-0 win over Norwich Union.
Gary Belton and Scott Gray both scored twice as Hindringham beat Gayton United 6-2. Hindringham's other goals came from Darren West and Jason Chilvers, while Neil Goodbourn and Martyn Allen were on target for Gayton.
Adam Seal's goal could not stave off a 2-1 defeat for Dersingham at home to Sheringham.
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The all-Ridgeons League, Division One tie between Downham and Thetford ended 3-3 after extra-time.
t In the Crown Fire Central and South Norfolk League, Division One leaders Redgrave Rangers had a convincing 8-1 win at Swaffham Town A and share top spot with Toftwood United, who beat Mulbarton Wanderers 3-0.
North Elmham are up to third after winning 5-1 at Gressenhall and have moved above Dereham Posties, who were beaten by the only goal at Rockland United. Saham Toney won 6-2 at Dereham Town A and Yaxham and Hingham Athletic shared the spoils from a 2-2 draw.
t In the NEN League Slater and Frith Division One, there was a vital 2-1 victory for East Ruston over fellow challengers Mundesley.
Mundesley were in front through Skipper until the last 15 minutes when strikes from Garth and Stride sent Ruston five points clear at the top. The losers stay second followed by Lyng on goal difference.
Newly promoted Erpingham won a seven-goal thriller against Corpusty, their scorers Sutton (2), Earls and Green, with Cramp, Worthington and Ramm replying.
The scorers for North Walsham OB in their two 2-1 win over Hickling were Scarff and Gilby.
