Herts Senior County League

Division 1

Saturday 8th January 2022

Kick Off 15.00. On Time !

Oracle Components 2 Bovingdon Reserves 0, attendance 12

26’ 1-0

75’ 2-0

@ Richard Hale School, 3G Pitch

Peg’s Lane

Hertford

SG13 8EN

No Admission or Programme.

I’m not a fan of doing 3G grounds on a Saturday afternoon, or watching games with Reserve team opposition, but the late kick off at my earlier match left me with little option. At least it meant I would complete the top two divisions of the Herts Senior County League by finally getting this one done and it had the look of a decent game, as it was 3rd versus 5th in the league table. Unlike earlier, there was a spectator rail along almost three quarters of the near side, and with the opposite side and the far goal end being enclosed by wooden fencing panels, rather than the standard see through mesh fencing, meaning it didn’t really feel like a cage,(apart from the small sized goals all over the place) which is certainly a plus.

I was surprised at how good the football on show was, from both teams. It certainly seemed a better standard than other matches I have watched in this division (tier 2) over the years. The game was decided by a goal in each half for the hosts. A right wing cross was headed in at the far post for the opener, before another header, finding the top corner of the net from 10 yards, with fifteen minutes left, made the points safe.

The win sees Oracle Components leapfrog Hinton into second place in the table. They trail leaders Hertford Heath by eight points, but do have two games in hand, as well as hosting them here later in the season, so they are in with a great chance of taking the title.