Gunners reached a landmark today with their 100th ever competitive game and they were also looking for revenge against Good Companions who beat Gunners twice in the league last year.
Goodies started the better of the two teams and Gunners were required to soak up some early pressure before they managed to get a foothold in the game. The closest Goodies came is when Julian Willis was required to tip a long range effort over the bar.
Gunners looked more lively on the break and took the lead when Paul Clarks cross fell invitingly to Dave Owen who volleyed the ball home with a good left foot shot.
In defence Gunners found a little difficulty with a bouncing ball on the hard surface but did enough to keep the opposition at bay.
After a scrappy first half, Gunners were 1-0 up at half time.
In the second half Goodies had more possession in the first ten minutes before Gunners began to have more say in the game.
Paul Stout earned the team a penalty after he was brought down in the box which Dave Owen subsequently converted.
Matt Rees had a good chance to add to the lead when a close range header went over the bar.
However, Gunners secured the victory when Paul Clark crossed the ball to Paul Ali who tapped the ball in from close range to score on his 100th appearance for the club.
The final score was a 3-0 win to Gunners.
Gunners "Man of the Match" went to Richard Alderton for a good game at full back
Match Facts
MOM : R Alderton
Goals : D Owen (2), Pa Ali (1)
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