Moore the merrier for Swinton Athletic and Kiveton Park stop the rot
PROMOTION is very much on for Swinton Athletic in the County Senior League after an important win while Kiveton Park still have Premier Division survival hopes.
The top flight’s bottom club had a long awaited win, beating Handsworth Reserves 3-1 to move within six points of safety.
And the prospect of Swinton playing in the Premier Division next season is a step closer after they defeated second-placed Thorncliffe Villa 4-0.
After an even opening on a heavy pitch at the Miners Welfare Ground, the first goal came on 14 minutes. Thorncliffe failed to clear their lines and Steve Taylor ran into the penalty area to open the scoring.
The home side went further ahead when Jamie Oliver volleyed home from close range and although Gael Kianga hit the side netting for the visitors, they couldn't get back into the game.
The same pattern continued into the second half and Swinton’s efforts were rewarded on 61 minutes when Matty Moore headed home from close range.
Thorncliffe huffed and puffed without success and their fate was sealed 15 minutes time by Moore’s second of the day.
A Swinton spokesperson said: “It was a great match and a good win for us and I think our skipper Callum Walton was the Man of the Match.
“The referee handled the game well.”
Swinton are fourth, eight points behind Thorncliffe with five games in hand.
Kiveton’s win was sealed by goals from Ish Lammy, Ben Bertram and Chay Searston.
In Division Two, Maltby Main Reserves moved five points clear at the top after hitting six without reply away to bottom side Middlewood Rovers.
Ashley Brook (2), Michael Flather, Reece Reeve, Oliver Sanders and Cole Starkey did the damage.
Rotherham Town’s good run came to an end with a 4-1 defeat away to Denaby Main Development.
Saturday (2pm) – Premier Division: Jubilee Sports v Kiveton Park. Division One: Royston v Dinnington Town Res, Swinton Ath v Sheffield City. Division Two: Maltby Main Res v Wombwell Main Devt, Rotherham Town v Dearne & District Devt, Swinton Ath Res v North Gawber Res.