Yorkshire Amateur League - Hague hat-trick helps Athletico keep track of Supreme leaders

Paul Hague hit a hat-trick as third-placed Athletico kept the pressure on the Supreme Division’s top two with an 8-2 win at Stanley United.
By Steve Heptinstall
Published 7th Apr 2021, 06:04 BST
Updated 7th Apr 2021, 08:33 BST
Damir Maldovic is wide with his overhead kick for Horsforth St Margaret's against Leeds Medics & Dentists. Picture: Steve Riding.Damir Maldovic is wide with his overhead kick for Horsforth St Margaret's against Leeds Medics & Dentists. Picture: Steve Riding.
Damir Maldovic is wide with his overhead kick for Horsforth St Margaret's against Leeds Medics & Dentists. Picture: Steve Riding.

The hosts trailed 6-0 at half-time and though they pegged two back through Nathan Faint and Ben Laycock, it was always going to be an uphill task.

James Chadwick, Zain Mushtaq, Mohammad Qasim (2) and sub’ David Dawud Bayoh scored the other goals for Athletico.

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Leaders Farsley Celtic Juniors made light work of their return to action with a 7-1 win at lowly Lower Hopton. A goal in each half from Laurie Power were enough to give second-placed Horsforth St Margaret’s a 2-0 win over visiting mid-tablers, Leeds Medics & Dentists.

Loz Power heads home the second goal for Horsforth St Margaret's in the 2-0 win over Leeds Medics & Dentists. Picture: Steve Riding.Loz Power heads home the second goal for Horsforth St Margaret's in the 2-0 win over Leeds Medics & Dentists. Picture: Steve Riding.
Loz Power heads home the second goal for Horsforth St Margaret's in the 2-0 win over Leeds Medics & Dentists. Picture: Steve Riding.

Fifth-place Littletown had too much firepower at Drighlington, winning 3-1 with goals from Scott Lightowler, Nathan McDaid and Thomas Ramsden. Sub’ Jacob Phillips scored second-bottom Drig’s consolation.

Route One Rovers and Toller played out a 3-3 draw with Shoaib Iqbal and Zak Khan (2) on target for Rovers, and Talent Ndlovu (2) and Kieran Suddards cancelling them out.

A goal from Ryan Sharrocks wasn’t enough to deny sixth-placed Leeds City a 2-1 win at Wortley.

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At the lower end of the ladder, hosts Calverley United held sway 3-2 over tenacious visitors Ryburn United.

Adam Dutson, of Horsforth St Margaret's, shoots past Medics defender Will Kendall. Picture: Steve Riding.Adam Dutson, of Horsforth St Margaret's, shoots past Medics defender Will Kendall. Picture: Steve Riding.
Adam Dutson, of Horsforth St Margaret's, shoots past Medics defender Will Kendall. Picture: Steve Riding.

Only one of next Sunday’s fixtures is yet to be confirmed – leaders Farsley Celtic Juniors.

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