24th Feb 2018 Mens 1st v Preston 2(Home) 5 - 0 win
It was a game of two halves this week for Ben Rhydding as they battled their way through the first half against Preston and like last week�s game, could not turn possession into points. Only to come out in the second half and score five goals to claim a convincing victory. Torran Hockley in goal can feel pleased with himself, as clean sheets are fairly rare these days and whilst he was not ever really tested, he did have to spring into action on several occasions. It took more than 50 minutes for Rhydding to finally convert; Callum Franks sprinting to keep a long ball in play and Rob Ramsden slipping it through for the dogged Max Helme to find a way to get it over the line. The second was a great individual effort from George Gamble, weaving his way in and out of a cluster of players and slotting it in off a defender. Will Musgrave made it 3-0, winning a corner and then scoring from it. Matty Birch slung a beautiful ball into the circle for the fourth and Max Helme got a clinical touch on it to deflect into the goal. Matty Bairstow had the last word, making it 5-0 just inside the final whistle, popping away a selfless pass from Lewis Wild. A smooth second half performance saw Rhydding play with confidence and unity and a particularly pleasing game from youngster, Charlie Day gives great hope for the future. They will be hoping they can find this form earlier next week when they face Harrogate.