Leven take the day in a tight finish.
Long Riston Res 3 Leven Members Club 4
It was an extremely even half hour of play before Leven opened the scoring with a deflected shot spooning over the keeper from the edge of the box.
Then Nick Scott scored a fine solo goal after bursting through several tackles in midfield to level for Long Riston Reserves.
With just over five minutes to go before half-time Ricky McNee squeezed one past the keeper to make it 2-1.
But a needlessly given away free kick allowed Leven to equalise on half-time.
It was all square at full time after chances for both sides, but with Riston probably having the better ones and also down to 10 men.
Riston Reserves took the lead in extra time with a fine Ricky McNee free kick.
But Leven were level on the stroke of the turn- round as a horrendous bobble off a rutted pitch sent the ball around the stranded Riston keeper and an open goal for Leven.
Then just as it seemed penalties were on the cards Leven scored with a goal in the top corner off a second deflected shot to win 4-3.
Premier Division
Howden Amateurs 1 Hodgsons FC 3
A brace from substitute Daniel Atkinson secured a valuable three points for Hodgsons FC in what is a particularly tough place to go.
Howden had chances but just couldn't take them.
In the end Atkinson was the difference between the sides with his clinical finishing.
Hodgsons took the lead on nine minutes.
Centre half Karl Wallis flicked a header home from close range.
Scott-Jon Tyler had a great chance to double the lead minutes later, but his shot was struck straight at the keeper.
Chances came and went for Hodgsons, but they couldn't add to the one goal already scored.
The second half was a different affair as Howden began to use their height advantage from corners and free-kicks.
Although not clear-cut chances, Howden were certainly asking questions of the Hodgsons defensive line.
The home team got their reward from the penalty spot after a dubious handball decision. Although keeper Matt Dexter dived the correct way and got a hand to the ball, he couldn't prevent the ball from crossing the line.
Hodgsons now had to step up to the mark and push on for the victory.
A substitute for Hodgsons saw Jordan Dexter make way for Daniel Atkinson.
The lively Atkinson was straight away involved by heading home from close range putting the away side back into the lead.
He then grabbed a second goal and Hodgsons' third.
Atkinson received a pass from fellow substitute and debutant Wes Monteiro, and he fired in from just inside the box, low and hard to the bottom left hand corner of the goal.
Hodgsons also gave a start to new signing Richard Rose at centre half.
He had a solid, workman-like debut with his new club.
Viking Raiders 1 Beverley Town Res 2.
This was an excellent display by Town in a good game to watch.
Town started well, forcing Viking keeper into good save from Vodden but Viking also went close.
Viking took the lead from a corner when it was headed home at the back post.
Town clawed their way back and continued to create chances through their dominant possession.
Town started the half well and drew level when Gardener's corner was met superbly by Silvester whose thumping header flew into the net.
Possession continued to be dominated by Town who took the lead when Vodden played in Whitehead who finished well.
Viking pushed hard in the last 10 minutes as Town got bodies in the way and took the points.
Division Three
Waterloo 1 Hornsea Town Res 3
Hornsea Town Reserves produced a display of discipline, determination and quality to see off top of the table Waterloo.
Town went into the game knowing only a win would keep them in contention for a title challenge, and they delivered.
Town started brightly, with Revell having a couple of golden opportunities in front of goal which missed the target.
Town kept pressing and it was Stathers who put them 1-0 up when he calmly slotted into the corner with his left foot.
Town continued to press and missed more great chances to increase their lead.
This wasn't to haunt them though as Woolsey made it 2-0, heading in expertly from a Horth corner.
This goal finally sprung Waterloo into life and they started playing some nice pass and move football justifying why they are at the summit of the league.
They made it 2-1 and really pushed for an equaliser before half- time, but it ended 2-1 at the break.
The second half was a great game of football, both sides pressing for what would be a vital goal.
Town nearly made it 3-1 straight from the kick off with some excellent pass and move football, but the final shot went just wide.
Millar had to be withdrawn on 55 minutes with a hamstring pull, and was replaced by Ward, with Dearing moving to right back.
It was Ward, with some committed play who himself had a chance to make it 3-1 after some more great build up play, but his finish hit the wrong side of the post and went wide.
Waterloo did create chances themselves to equalise, but keeper Frankton was equal to the challenge, most significantly with an amazing point blank save to keep Town in front.
This happened to be the turning point in the game as Town went straight up the other and made it 3-1.
Shane Holt, having a great game on the left flank cut into the box and finished brilliantly giving Town a little breathing space.
3-1 became 4-1 soon after, with Holt again producing a stunning finish, curling the ball into the net and sealing the points for Town.
All in all it was an excellent team display from Town.
They stuck to their 4-4-2 formation with great discipline, and chased everything down.
Shane Holt takes the man of the match accolade with a performance of pure grit and class.
The substitutes also played a vital role, Rick Davies coming on for the injured Revell and holding up the ball expertly for Town.
Division Five
Hornsea Town III 1 Skirlaugh Res 1
Hornsea gained a point in a 1-1 draw with Skirlaugh thanks to a goal from James Smith and a great display from veteran goalkeeper Glyn Wright.



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