Maples Surge to Summit!

By Joe Perkins

Abbey hot on 'dene's heels in dramatic title chase!

Mapledene flew to the top of the table with two wins out of two on another frenetic evening in the La Liga division.
The Maples won a hard fought game with Lea Forest, 3-1, with both sides showing some rustiness after the mid-season break and it took an exquisite opening goal from 'dene's captain to get things going. This though, was cancelled out by a fine back post header from a corner as Mapledene were pegged back after a strong start. The hosts exerted more pressure in the second half though, and a mazy run and square from Maples' skipper to an onrushing winger handed 'dene the lead; they never looked back after that and came away victorious.
Mapledene's high-pressing game then paid dividends with a 6-0 triumph over a tiring Erdington Hall side, which had previously been involved in a terrific encounter with Lea Forest - a game the Foresters nicked 2-1. The Maples rampant victory was wrapped up by a top corner smash from their centre-back.
Meanwhile, over at Timberley in sunny Shard End, Abbey were doing their best to keep pace with the Maples. The Erdington-based side won a tight game with hosts, Timberley 1-0, and then put 5 past a St Bernadette's side who had a disappointing afternoon - they lost their other game 1-0, to Timberley.
What a division this is turning out to be. Maples lead the way, three points clear of Abbey and SS P&P and both of those have two games in hand on the leaders. And next Tuesday, Abbey face P&P in what could be an explosive encounter.

Where next?

Audley Back on Track! Amber and Blacks in six point salvo.
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