04/10/2026
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Stags Head FC 2β4 Owston Ferry SC
Following last weekβs fiercely contested 2β2 draw, Ferry made the trip to Stags Head FC for the reverse fixture, ready to run it back! π΄β«οΈ
Ferry had several injuries and holidays to contend with, leaving the gaffer facing serious questions over why heβs approving leave requests partway through the new season!
An internal investigation will be conducted byβ¦ the gaffer. π
β±οΈ FIRST HALF
Ferry started sharply and looked composed on a pitch considerably narrower than weβre used to.
Both teams looked to utilise the long ball early on and, in truth, it wasnβt the prettiest opening to a game of football.
Jack Rybak soon found himself racing through on goal before once again being brought down by the onrushing goalkeeper.
Yes, again! Two games against Stags Head, two goalkeeper collisions for Rybak. This time, however, the referee pointed to the spot. ππΌβͺοΈ
Ryan Hughes stepped forward and calmly converted the penalty to put Ferry ahead.
β½οΈ 0β1 β RYAN HUGHES
Ferry quickly doubled the advantage.
Some quality work from Donovan Goucher down the right flank allowed him to find Mo Dridi, who slotted the ball home to give Ferry an early foothold in the game.
β½οΈ 0β2 β MO DRIDI
Stags Head found a route back into the match when a long ball into the Ferry box was initially dealt with by Axle Keenan.
Axleβs headed clearance fell to a Stags Head player, who coolly finished first time volley into the open goal.
β½οΈ 1β2 β STAGS HEAD FC
Just before half-time, Ferry restored the two-goal advantage, and what a goal it was! π€©
Sam Hare collected possession inside his own half before producing an outstanding pass into the path of the onrushing Donovan Goucher.
Donovan drove down the right and into the penalty area, with everyone expecting him to throw his right foot through the ball.
Instead, he fooled absolutely everyone with a Cruyff turn before curling a composed left-footed finish into the bottom-left corner.
Unreal composure! ππΌπ₯
β½οΈ 1β3 β DONOVAN GOUCHER
β±οΈ HT: STAGS HEAD FC 1β3 OWSTON FERRY SC
Ferry remained composed after the break and continued creating opportunities, although several chances came and went.
The fourth eventually arrived when Mo Dridiβs initial effort was blocked, with the rebound falling kindly to Lewis Ritchie.
Lewis kept his composure and calmly fired the ball home to put Ferry firmly in control.
β½οΈ 1β4 β LEWIS RITCHIE
Stags Head pulled one back in spectacular fashion when they scored directly from a corner.
Straight in. No touch. Who shoots from there?! ππΌ
β½οΈ 2β4 β STAGS HEAD FC
β±οΈ FT: STAGS HEAD FC 2β4 OWSTON FERRY SC
Goals:
β½οΈ Ryan Hughes β Sponsored by Axholme Decorators Ltd
β½οΈ Mo Dridi β Sponsor TBC
β½οΈ Donovan Goucher β Sponsored by RHL Developments ltd
β½οΈ Lewis Ritchie β available to Sponsor
Assists:
π«±πΌβπ«²π½ Jack Rybak - Sponsored by Epworth Town Colts AFC - Mens Sunday
π«±πΌβπ«²π½ Donovan Goucher β Sponsored by RHL Developments Ltd
π«±πΌβπ«²π½ Sam Hare β Sponsored by 172 3d printing
π«±πΌβπ«²π½ Mo Dridi β Sponsor TBC
π΄β«οΈ Three points
Two competitive fixtures against a strong Stags Head side, with Ferry collecting four points from a possible six.
A composed performance, four well-taken goals and another important three points on the board.
Credit to Stags Head FC for two excellent battles, and all the best for the remainder of the season. π€πΌβ½οΈ
Official Player of the Match:
Donovan Goucher - Sponsored by RHL Developments Ltd
Guy was unplayable today ππΌππΌ
Managers Player of the Match:
Andy Smith - Sponsored by Rubiks Inclusive Counselling Interventions CIC
Andy should have been on the score sheet today, but was ruled out for an offside call that was dubious to say the least!
Many thanks to our sponsors:
Curry Leaf Epworth
The Crooked Billet Owston Ferry
A special shout out goes to Tyler Drury, for turning up with the worst Barnet anyone has seen in Sunday league football!! Just picture the head from art attack mixed with a pot noodle! No photo needed! Outrageous.
β΄οΈπ΄β«οΈ UP THE FERRY! β«οΈπ΄β΄οΈ
