Motors stalling

Sep 17 2008 by Our Correspondent, Birkenhead News

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IN-FORM Vauxhall came back down to earth with a heavy defeat against a well organised Hinckley side.

It was Vauxhall who had the first couple of chances, Rio Nelson twice firing off target and on seven minutes it was Nelson again who hit a 25-yard volley but Hinckley keeper Chris McKenzie did well to tip the ball over for a corner.

It took Hinckley until the 18th minute to break the deadlock. A disputed corner taken by Andy Hall was missed by Vauxhall keeper James Coates and Tom Bonner arrived at the back post to head home.

It got worse for Vauxhall as Rio Nelson and Jordan Holmes were both forced off due to injury before the interval.

On 56 minutes, Hinckley doubled their advantage when Conner Franklin crossed from the left and Andy Hall finished from 6 yards out to make it 2-0.

It got worse from Vauxhall on 67 minutes when substitute Alex Taylor played a great ball into Adam Webster who slotted the ball past the advancing Coates to make it 3-0.

On 80 minutes, Hinckley got their fourth and final goal of the game.

A defensive mix-up by Vauxhall captain Ged Brannan and Coates resulted in substitute Gez Murphy nipping in and poking the ball into an empty net.

Vauxhall nearly scored a late consolation with an Alan Griffiths 35 yard effort but McKenzie did well with an outstretched save to his right.

Team: Coates, Owens, Holmes (Dames), Egerton (Holden), Brannan, Burke, McFadden, Noone, Nelson (Rooney), Noon,

Subs not used: Wright, Hannigan

l Vauxhall Motors Youth won a five goal thriller to earn a place in the first qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup.

Michael Hutton put the home side 1-0 up against Woodley Sports Youth who then went 2-1 in the lead.Š However, substitute Chris Wright bagged a double to earn a 3-2 win and a tie against Formby Youth.Š This match will be played on a date week commencing September 22.

PHIL JARVIS