Dillon's winner gives Hare On The Hill a rare success

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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Keiron Dillon's first-half strike earned already-relegated Hare on the Hill a 1-0 victory over Jamaica Bell – only their second win of the season in Division I.

Retainers almost pulled off a shock after going 2-0 up against leaders Sneyd Park with brilliant strikes from Lee Hobbs and Ben Goodier.

But substitute Ali Stuart pulled one back and Mark Robson's late strike earned Sneyd a 2-2 draw.

They have a three-point lead over Bristol Barcelona, whose game against Sporting Greyhound was abandoned on 20 minutes when Gaz Parry suffered a serious leg injury.

Clifton St Vincents improved their chances of staying up, beating Ashley 1-0. Tom Reynolds scored the goal from a free-kick.

Bristol Bohemia and Torpedo drew 1-1, with Dave Gamble scoring for Bohemia and Dan Jones responding for Torpedo.

Lawes Juniors pipped Cotswool 4-3 thanks to goals from Olly Bendall (2), Dave Brown and Dave Corlett. Eddie Troughton, Tom Dudley and George Spiegel netted for Cotswool.

A Jessie Tait goal earned Easton Cowboys a 1-1 draw with Portland Old Boys, who had taken the lead through Craig Grist.

Division II leaders Saints Old Boys won again, goals by Matt Horan and Chris George clinching a 2-1 victory over Hydez FC, whose marksman was Andy Gerson.

Cabot AF beat Luccombe Garage 2-0 thanks to strikes from Gavin Smith and Ian Pickfam, while Andy Hood and Matt Tribe shot Sneyd Park Reserves to a 2-1 win against AFC Bohemia Reserves.

Clifton Rockets collected four points from a double fixure with Cotswool Reserves. They drew the first match 2-2, with Steve Keys and Josh Graham on target, then Tom Pratt (2) and Matt Green netted in a 3-1 win.

Two goals by Shane Stevenson and a Dave Williams strike earned Torpedo Reserves a 3-1 win against TM Lion.

In Division III, Dave Tanney led the way with four goals as Bristol Barcelona Reserves beat Beachcroft 6-4.

But Barca still trail leaders Easton Cowboys Reserves by a point after they beat LA Cricketers 3-1 thanks to Marcus Tait (2) and an own goal.

Clifton Rockets Reserves beat Sneyd Park A 3-1 with Ryan Withey (2) and Chris Ruffey on the scoresheet and Dominic Lee replying for Sneyd.

Bottom club Jersey Rangers collected a welcome win, beating Sporting Greyhound Reserves 3-0 thanks to two goals from Rhys Workman and a Mike Cousin effort.

Torpedo A had Simon Jones on the scoresheet but went down 7-1 against Portland Old Boys Reserves.

In Division IV, Jamie Rees (2) scored twice for second-placed Stoke Bishop, 4-0 winners against Conham Rangers. But Stoke Bishop still trail leaders Sneyd Park B by a nine points.

Dan Powell equalised for Severnside in a 1-1 draw against DDAS, while Tony Chapple hit West Town United's winner as they beat Hydez FC Reserves 4-3.

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