Penalty decides C-Grade club derby

In the other club derby of the round, club bonds were tested in an at times fiery clash between Barnstoneworth United and Denley Moor.

It took a penalty to decide the match, handing United a 1-0 win.

Denley dominated possession in the opening passages of play but were unable to finish in front of goal. United’s series of attacking runs were thwarted until a vigorous tackle in the box by Denley defender Chris Cameron on United midfielder Nick Mastregeli was judged a penalty. Marty Felice stepped up and gave the keeper no chance from the spot.

With a number of players from both sides sent to the blood-bin, the red mist took hold before club spirit returned to settle play.

United striker Glen Harpley’s best chance came when a shot skimmed off the cross bar. Denley kept the pressure on with a series of searching runs, but both keepers ended the game with clean sheets from open play.