Ben Rhydding 2 Formby 1

After playing so well the week before but coming away with no points, this win was a huge relief to relegation-threatened Ben Rhydding.

They looked altogether more composed and played a tighter, holding game in midfield and looked more purposeful. Newcomer, Teto Jutley made a promising impression and produced a smooth performance at the front of the midfield.

The home side went ahead after a prolonged phase of quality possession.

Joe Dowley provided the lethal pass into D for Alex White to slam the ball home.

David Carter in goal, dealt effortlessly with two penalty corners going to ensure that ben Rhydding maintained their lead at the interval.

Rhydding looked more determined and focused as they started the second half.

Harry Bush and Danny Foster confidently front marked their opponents and picked the ball off relentlessly.

Dave McNally dominated the inside left channel and Connor Dowley drove through lines from the back and set a confident tone which bore fruit in a corner.

Skipper, Dave Exley slotted an expertly-taken ball in off the post to put Ben Rhydding 2-0 ahead.

The crowd were given their share of excitement as Formby scored with just minutes left on the clock.

Ben Rhydding had to play a period of careful and steady possession to grind the game out for the win and a welcome three points which should boost their confidence for the tests that lie ahead.