Achilles 3 - 2 Capel Plough 15/4/17
The first two goal scoring opportunities fell to Liam Hillyard but neither effort was on target. However, the Achilles striker made no mistake with his third chance when played in by Carl McCarthy in the 20th minute. The home side were playing some confident football and increased their lead soon after when Andy Coote’s cross dropped in at the far post. A flowing Achilles move resulted in a cross by Joe Revel and McCarthy was unlucky to see his header go just wide. Capel Plough hit back with an excellent volley by Jake Coos and should have equalised when Adam Rowthorn hit the post from close range before half time.
Achilles maintained the pressure on the Capel goal in the second half. Hillyard was played in but shot wide and Danny Allen struck the goal post. Achilles’ third came from a Shaun Hanley free kick, Matt McCarthy heading in unchallenged at the far post then from a corner Benneworth headed against the crossbar. Gary Collins pulled one back for Capel pouncing on a defensive error, but Achilles held on for the win.
