“Villa Go Top!”

The fixture’s produced another derby match for the 2^nd home game of the season. After Sunday’s fine performance, Villa started nervously, with the midfield struggling to stamp any authority on the game.

A Charnock Richard goal kick cleared the Villa defence and their striker raced onto the loose ball to fire into the goal. 0-1. But like Sunday’s game, this awoke the Villa boys and their fluid passing game returned. Soon Liam was set free down the right wing and he outpaced the Charnock defence before driving a low shot past the keeper. 1-1.

There were some hard fought battles in midfield, before another Villa attack saw a corner awarded on 16mins. Barney swung it in and Jack was on hand to power it in. 2-1.

Charnock fought back, but the Villa defence of Matthew, Mikey, Adam & Connor were proving more difficult to break down today. Then 2mins before half-time, James ran onto a loose ball in the Charnock area and crossed for Liam to stab home his 2^nd goal. 3-1 Half-time.

Second half saw the introduction of Bradley upfront for his debut and within 2mins of the restart, Barney went on a ‘Maradona’ like dribble through the Charnock defence before unselfishly passing to Nathan for him to score. 4-1. Villa refused to sit back on this lead and yet another corner saw the ‘double act’ of Barney (crossing) and Jack (scoring) to make it 5-1.

With 20mins to go, Samuel & Kurt were brought on (for the hardworking Jake & Connor) and they added freshness to the right-hand side of the field which thwarted the Charnock attacks.

Final score 5-1.

This was a well deserved win and yet another good team performance.

The game was well refereed and played in good sporting manner by both teams.

With Aspull & Ladybridge sharing the spoils, Villa now go 2 points clear at the top of league.

Man of the Match: Barney