Threadbare Prime Defeated But Not Disgraced
Dowgate 3-0 Ashton Prime
For the second part of the double-header, Moaby came in at left back and Donovan came into the midfield.
With French making some excellent saves and Gilbert and Goldsmith keeping things tight at the back, the sides went in level at half-time.
Mellors battled manfully in the midfield, but his good work was undone as Dowgate sprung the offside trap and beat French.
A tiring Prime conceded 2 further scrappy goals, but could have scored themselves - with Smith-Foreman curling a 20 yarder just wide.
Prime Man of the Match: Barney Mellors - Excellent performance playing out of position.
Lineup: French; Leaver, Moaby, Goldsmith, Gilbert; Donovan, Mellors, MatthewsR (c), Walters; Smith-Foreman, Rhee; Subs (used): Walter; (unused): Sturmey