ROVERS BOUNCE BACK
The final game on Sunday saw the champions take on the Harts, with both teams losing their first game, a win was crucial.
Rovers welcome back Ronan Legg to their attack and wasted no time causing problems for the Harts, with Rovers with the first couple of attempts at goal.
With six minutes played Harts took the lead when a shot / cross from Kyle Shoesmith, way out on the right wing found its way to the far corner, giving the boys in blue the perfect start.
Rovers dominated the possession after going behind and had numerous attempts at goal but a lot of their shots were off target. Just as Harts were building some pressure of their own. Rovers took a quick free-kick in the middle of midfield, with Harts out of shape, Rovers captain Rico Benjamin received the ball from forty yards out and made a dazzling run turning two defenders ( me included ) and from a tight angle unleashed a venomous shot across to the far corner for the equaliser with twenty minutes remaining in the half.
The midfield battle was hard with Sam Collins of Harts up against Alistair Buckley of Rovers with both players holding nothing back.
With the last ten minutes to go before half time, Harts began controlling the game and was denied the lead when Chico Williams’ effort from outside the box was tipped over the bar by Rieedwaan Richards in goal.
From the corner, Rovers won the first ball and did a wonderful counter attack, which saw Rico Benjamin receive the ball just inside the corner of the box and bend to the far corner with the last minute to play.
Half time score Rovers 2 v 1 Harts
Rovers started the second half like the first and wasted no time getting a few shots at goal. Ten minutes in and a poor clearance from Mark Williams saw Tyler Benjamin run in on goal with just the goalie to beat finished it with ease to put the Rovers in a commanding position. Seven minutes later, with Harts holding a high line, Ronan Legg broke free and slotted the ball home to make it four-one.
Harts continue to pass the ball about with young Edson Stevens picking up the young player of the match with some excellent football.
Rovers would go on to score again with Nico Benjamin scoring from a corner.
Towards the end of the game, Harts got a consolation goal with former Harts defender Simon Scipio scoring an own goal. Rieedwaan Richards was in fine form again with a couple of brilliant saves in the second half to keep his side on top. Final score Rovers 5 v 2 Harts
Goals for Rovers - Rico Benjamin 2, Ronan Legg, Tyler Benjamin, and Nico Benjamin
Goals for Harts - Kyle Shoesmith, OG ( Simon Scipio)
Man of the match - Rico Benjamin of Rovers
Young Player of Match - Edson Stevens of Harts