Wessex Divison One: Archer’s double fires Colden Common into second

Colden Common continued their fine form with a 5-2 win over AFC Aldermaston, which now see the Stallions move to second and are four points behind Whitchurch United.

The Stallions got off to a flying start as Brad Lethbridge slotted past Sam Baldock just two minutes into the game, but 10 minutes later a quick counter-attack was finished off by Rio Bartley for the Atom Men.

Shortly afterwards, Colden Common were back in front following a returning Ben Sunley finding the back of the net, following Joao Ferreira’s strike was parried into the path of the former Winchester City forward.

Things got worse for Aldermaston as they were reduced to 10 men.

After an initial foul from Thai Morgan on Cal Archer, Nick Parfitt-Bowers was sent off following an incident involving defender Will Erdinc.

HT: Colden Common 2-1 AFC Aldermaston

Just under 10 minutes into the second-half, Aldermaston found another equaliser with Mo Adam’s volley, but the floodgates opened for Marcus Richardson’s side.

It was two goals in the space of three minutes for the Stallions. Archer’s low drive put Colden Common back in front as Sunley’s run down the left was volleyed home by Ferreira, with the Portuguese winger scoring his first goal for the club.

Late on, Archer fired home a second after he curled his effort into the top corner.

FT: Colden Common 5-2 AFC Aldermaston