Coplestonians 2 - 1 Achilles 13/4/19
This was a must win game for the visitors in their pursuit of the league title and they started in style as David Grimwood waltzed through the Cops defence before exchanging passes and slotting home past John Houchill.
Achilles looked the better side and it was some time before Cops had a shot on target which saw a Yani Duka free kick turned over the bar by Danny Crump. Jordan Godbold broke clear for Cops but a good saving tackle from Andy Crump denied him. Gavin Van Oene sent in a couple of dangerous corners but Houchill punched clear. The same player then hit the post with a fine free kick but the score remained 0-1 at the break.
Achilles could have extended their lead but Houchill got down well to deny Connor FIeld. Josh Smith broke for Cops but Matt Ryland recovered well for Achilles to make the tackle. However, it was the speedy Smith who broke clear after good work from Kirk Ferniz and his shot rebounded off the keeper and back onto the attacker to find the net. Duka then got clear but Crump got down well to save. Cops were looking for a winner and when Smith was fouled by D Grimwood they were awarded a penalty. Charlie King kept his cool to put Cops into the lead.
Achilles pressed for an equaliser and Sean Hanley shot over but Cops were up to the task and held out for the win.
Report by Tony Robinson
