Saltmen 3-4 Worcester Raiders

Worcester Raiders produced an almost faultless second half performance to turning a 3 goal deficit into a 4-3 win.

Droitwich started brightly and in the opening minute Nick Seabourne had a decent chance which flashed wide.

In a competitive encounter, there were further chances at both ends as the visitors got into their stride - Richard Smith, Anthony Smith and Martin Newman all having chances while James Lemon, Aston Gunter and Luke Molloy also caused Raiders problems.

Lemon opened the scoring for Spa on 25 minutes - a lovely through ball from Gunter sent the in-form striker away and with the 'keeper stranded in no mans land, Lemon's deft chip gave Spa the lead.

Raiders were rocking at this point as Droitwich poured forward and it wasn't long before Lemon doubled their lead - a good run and cross from Jamie Smith down the left found Seabourne who teed up Lemon to smash home from close range.

A third was soon to follow as Lemon fed Molloy who finished well from 8 yards out.

Raiders crucialy pulled a goal back before the break though which gave them momentum going into the second period - Martin Newman finishing well inside the box.

The second half was a different story however with Raiders controlling the procedings. On the hour mark Joel Hobbs finished well from a set piece and 8 minutes later the scores were evened up after poor defending from the hosts and Newman netted his second of the game.

Spa's only chance of note fell to James Lemon who forced a decent save out of the visiting stopper.

The game was deservedly won with 5 minutes to go when Tyler smashed home from close range to complete a memorable victory for the visitors - avenging last seasons Final defeat to Droitwich.

King Georges has been the place to be for goals recently with 18 goals scored in just two games! As for Spa though a disappointing second half performance cost them dear in front of a crowd of 146.