Ludlow boss Cooper disappointed to take just a point at leaders Hodnet (From Ludlow Advertiser)

Ludlow boss Cooper disappointed to take just a point at leaders Hodnet

4:00pm Wednesday 5th September 2012 in Sport

MANAGER Dave Cooper was disappointed after AFC Ludlow drew 1-1 at unbeaten leaders FC Hodnet in the Mercian League Premier Division.

Sean Evans hit a second-half leveller for Ludlow, who had fallen behind against the run of play before the break.

Dale Hodge had a late effort ruled off for offside and James Byatt hit the inside of a post.

“We should have come away with three points because we deserved it,” said Cooper, whose side host Orleton tonight (Thursday) in a friendly clash at 6.30pm.

He added: “Scott Davies and Byatt impressed on their debuts while Ian Havard, in between the sticks, handled superbly when he had to be called in to action.

“Hodnet have a great home record and on their tight pitch they always make it hard but we did not let them play.

“This was another great team display.”

A penalty from Dan Tolley and goals from Paul Smith, Aaron Gough and Rob Johnson led Church Stretton to a 4-2 home win over Wellington Amateurs Reserves, who had player redcarded for a handball on the goalline.

A brace from Jack Wilson and strikes from brothers, George and Luke Mellor, and playermanager Andy Green led Bishop’s Castle Town to a 5-1 home win over Meole Brace in Division One. Castle led 4-0 at the interval.

Clee Hill suffered a 4-1 home defeat against Wroxeter Rovers, while Brown Clee crashed 4-2 at Rock Rovers.

Woofferton boss Steve Chadd was unhappy after their 1-1 draw at Hinton Reserves in the Herefordshire League Division One.

Woofferton went ahead on the half-hour when Gareth Angell headed in Chadd’s cross. But Hinton levelled midway through the second period.

Leintwardine Colts went down 2-1 against Ross Juniors Reserves in Division Three.

Cyril Martin bagged a consolation goal in the 96th minute.

Tenbury Colts went down 3-0 at home to Kington Town Reserves on their Herefordshire League Division Three debut.

There was disappointment for Tenbury Athletic the following day, when they lost 3-2 at Plough in Herefordshire Sunday League Division One North.

Manager John Goodridge saved a first-half penalty as Newcastle won 2-0 at Llandrindod Wells Reserves in Mid Wales League South.

Carl Price and Richard Williams netted for Newcastle, who drew 2- 2 against Knighton Town Reserves in midweek with goals from Price and Craig Morris’ spot-kick.