Wanderers start with win
North & Mid Herts Division One St Albans City Youth Disabled 0 St Albans Wanderers 5 WANDERERS kicked off the new season with a win at the home of league newcomers, SACYD. After early pressure from the hosts, Wanderers gradually took charge with clever i
North & Mid Herts Division One
St Albans City Youth Disabled 0 St Albans Wanderers 5
WANDERERS kicked off the new season with a win at the home of league newcomers, SACYD.
After early pressure from the hosts, Wanderers gradually took charge with clever interplay, switching the ball from wing to wing and winning a series of corners, one of which was turned in by playmaker Noah Evans for a 1-0 lead.
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Five minutes later, another flowing move was finished off by Richard Francis.
Ollie Gent added a third before Francis notched his second to make it 4-0 at the break.
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The expected rout failed to materialise in the second half due to haphazard finishing by the visitors and resolute work by the home 'keeper. However, Francis completed his hat-trick after 65 minutes, slotting home after a strong run.
On Saturday, Wanderers entertain Welwyn Garden City 'A' at Verulamium.
