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Midweek Ryman League round-up

11:43, 26 August 2009

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Dartford continued their 100 per cent start to the Ryman League Premier Division season with a five-goal demolition of Kingstonian on Tuesday.

Tony Burman’s side made it 15 goals in four matches as they showed no mercy on a poor K’s outfit who are still waiting to register their first point.

Summer signing Lee Burns took his goal tally to six with a hat-trick to leave assistant boss Paul Sawyer signing his praises.

"The thing about Lee is that he works really hard," said Sawyer. "He’s similar to Rob Haworth in that respect and the two of them are already forging a good partnership up front."

Elliot Bradbook headed in the opening goal before Burns fired in from 25 yards. Jamie Day then saw his effort saved before Burns bundled home the rebound to make it 3-0 at half-time.

Ryan Hayes scored the fourth after 55 minutes, Burns missed a penalty but then completed his hat-trick with a header late on.

A last-minute header from Carl Rook rescued a point for 10-man Tonbridge Angels against his former club, Horsham.

Striker Paul Booth had given Angels an early lead but two goals in as many minutes from Claude Seanla (penalty) and Lee Carney put Horsham ahead. Angels were reduced to 10 men when Lewis Hamilton saw red for bringing down Seanla to concede the spot-kick.

Maidstone are yet to score a goal at their new Homelands home after a goalless draw against AFC Hornchurch.

Cray Wanderers got their first victory in the Premier Division, 2-0 at Tooting & Mitcham.

After a slow start to life at a higher level, goals from Jamie and Lewis Wood gave Ian Jenkins' side three points.

Folkestone sit joint-top of Division 1 South after a late winner from youngster Josh Burchell saw off Whitstable 1-0.

The Oystermen finished the game with 10 men after midfielder Jake Gess was sent off in the second half.

Goals from Hicham Akhazzan and Matt Bourne led Sittingbourne to a 2-1 derby win over Ashford.

The visitors replied through Paul Jones but remain rooted to the foot of the table.

Chatham produced one of the results of the evening after winning 4-3 at early leaders Croydon Athletic - despite trailing 3-1 at one stage.

Brendon Cass capped a remarkable comeback with an injury-time goal to claim the three points.

Cass had earlier scored a penalty for the visitors with Matt Solly and Lee Barnett also on target.

Ramsgate were held 1-1 by Chipstead, who led from as early as the fourth minute when Kofi Quartey scored.

It needed a goal from Warren Schulz with seven minutes remaining to claim a point.

Thamesmead are up to seventh in Division 1 North after beating Potters Bar 2-1 while VCD drew 1-1 at Brentwood.


Margate made it back-to-back wins in the Ryman League Premier Division with a 3-0 win at Aveley on Monday.

Gate went in front after 23 minutes when Joe Healy played a free-kick to Lloyd Blackman who went past two defenders before tucking home his first goal of the season.

Ten minutes later Gate doubled their lead. Aaron Lacy's long throw fell to Healy who found Blackman and his shot was deflected into his own net by Michael Alaile.

The home side added a decisive third goal on 73 minutes when Wayne Wilson’s powerful 25 yard shot gave him his first goal of the season.

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