Sandbach Ramblers Under 9s - 1 Davenham Dynamos - 3

THIS was the Ramblers under 9's first fixture following a two month winter break, and they did look a little out of sorts against a strong Davenham side. Sandbach started off quite brightly but couldn't turn their early domination into goals. Chris Regan and Mathew Pearson having efforts saved by the Davenham keeper.

Sandbach couldn't really find any passing rhythm and Davenham came back at them but keeper Joe Coppenhall was in fine form and made some very good saves.

But he had no chance when Davenham took the lead, the shot being fired into the bottom corner following good control by the Davenham striker.

The second half saw Sandbach equalise following a Chris Regan corner, the ball ending up in the net after a goalmouth scramble.

Mitchel Weaver might have given Sandbach the lead but he ended up shooting wide without testing the keeper.

At the Sandbach end Callum Dolman was doing a sterling job defending shots from the Davenham forwards on consecutive occasions.

Sandbach went behind when Davenham had a corner that wasn't cleared and the ball was put in the net by an unmarked player.

Although they had their chances, it wasn't to be for Sandbach, no doubt they will be out for revenge when they play the Dynamos again on March 13 away.

Sandbach Ramblers - 2 Davenham Dynamos - 8

Martyn Swaits gave Sandbach the lead for them to build on, but all it did was to spark Davenham into action.

Keeper Joe Mckay made some excellent saves even though he took a blow to the ear but you could see Davenham slowly taking control of the game.

The pressure took its toll, and Sandbach conceded goals that were well taken by the opposition forwards.

Defending was again made difficult for the home players by a lively and skillful Davenham side who took advantage of any chances they had.

Sandbach did score again in the second half when Dale Berrisford linked with Chris Barnett who returned his pass and Dale finished the move with aplomb, stroking the ball home with one touch.

Although not much was going their way Sandbach were trying to play their passing game that has become their trade mark.

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