SKIPPERS STUNNING STRIKE CAPS PUNJAB COMEBACK

Punjab United 6 Clipston 3

Michael Chong (3)

Andrew Cox (2)

Paul Hetherington

HT 0-2

Punjab starting line up showed just one change from the side that beat Gretton last week.

With Midfielder Chris Bright coming in for Claudio Pitra.

Punjab produced an astonishing second half performance to beat Clipston 6-3 despite going 2-0 down at the break.

Clipston scored after 15mins to take the lead that was tucked under the keeper for 1-0.

Punjab created some good chances but could not convert with Logue,Cox, Chong and Carvalho all going close.

Clipston duly made it 2-0 when another half hit shot nestled in the net to give them a comfortable advantage.

Punjab came out instantly and halved the deficit when some good work by Victor Carvalho and Andrew Cox gave Michael Chong a easy tap in for 2-1.

Strike Partner Andrew Cox then tapped home to make it 2-2 after a keeper error.

Skipper Paul Hetherington then posted his contender for "Goal of The Season" by putting Punjab in control with a stunning 30yard strike that went into the top right hand corner of the net for 3-2. This being his 10th of the season

Michael Logue then fed Michael Chong in to make it 4-2 with a neat finish.

Chong then wrapped up his hat trick when he placed home a delightful free kick into the bottom right hand corner for 5-2.

Clipston were then awarded a penalty which they converted for 5-3 before Andrew Cox curled home the 6th for his 31st strike of the season.

A brilliant second half performance that keeps Punjab in the hunt.

Team;-Bhandal, Park, Homer, Hetherington(p)(c), Saini, Logue, Bright, Barry,Carvalho, Cox, Chong (Subs Logue for Calder 70 mins; Carvalho for Mumin 80 mins; Chong for Hetherington(s) 84 mins) subs not used Millington and Huseyin.

Coxy makes it 2-2

Man Of The Match;- (Michael Chong - A good Hat trick and lead the line brilliantly as Punjab battled back)