ASTON THE HERO AS PUNJAB WIN AGAIN

Punjab United 2 Stanwick Rovers 1

Michael Chong(pen)

Aston Pink

HT 0-1

Punjab's starting line up showed one change with Victor Carvalho (ill) being replaced by Garinder Birk.

Punjab recovered from an early setback to beat Stanwick Rovers to continue there impressive run. Stanwick despite being under the cosh scored on 25 minutes when they netted from a corner.

Punjab then started to play some good football and missed a couple of half chances to go in the break a goal down.

The second half showed a much improved performance with Punjab fighting for virtually every first and second ball and were duly rewarded when man of the match Chris Sleafer was bought down for a penalty that Michael Chong dispatched expertly to make it 1-1.

Numerous chances went begging before Aston Pink stepped up to beat two players and lash a shot high into the net to give Punjab a deservedly 2-1 lead.

Further chances were fluffed but Punjab were well worth the 3 points today.

A special mention for the returning Chris Francis who played 45 minutes at full back after a six week lay off.

Team:- De La Huliniere, Birk, Spencer, Walker, Ofoshune, Pink, Logue, Saini, Park, Sleafer, Chong,

(Subs:- Francis for Birk 45 mins; Huseyin for Ofoshune 80 mins; subs not used Calder, Singh & Waite)

Man Of The Match:- Chris Sleafer:- Non stop running and a constant threat on the right.