Bromsgrove Sporting 2 (Crook 4' & 32')
St Ives Town 3 (Chong 24', Williams 35', Kaunda 81')

St Ives edged out Bromsgrove Sporting in a five goal encounter at The UK Electrical Stadium.

Harry Crook scored a first half brace for the Rouslers, but twice the visitors levelled, courtesy of Kobe Chong and Jordan Williams.

Sporting were lethargic in the second half and were ultimately made to pay for it, as substitute Amaru Kaunda scored the game's final goal with nine minutes remaining.

Bromsgrove took a fourth minute lead via Crook, who struck home neatly into the net after being set up by Jamie Meddows.

The away side equalised 20 minutes later, as Chong buried the ball into the bottom corner from inside the area.

Sporting retook the advantage in the 32nd minute, as good work from Walsall loanees Dylan Thomas and Wragg allowed Crook to fire home with venomous accuracy.

That lead only last three minutes though, as a fierce Edmund Hottor drive into the area was knocked in by centre back Williams.

Crook almost bagged his hat trick with eight minutes of the half remaining, but his shot was kept out by keeper Daniel Wilks.

The second half was the complete antithesis of the first, with the game completely lacking in quality, especially from the home side.

The prolific Jonathan Edwards had a couple of attempts saved before the winner came, in a contentious manner.

Sporting's Jack Newell was down with what appeared to be a head injury, but the referee allowed play to continue and Kaunda slotted the ball in.

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Entertainment Rating: 4/5 (FOUR)
Player of the Match: Edmund Hottor (St Ives Town)

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Attendance: 475
50:50 number: 5886 (winning £177.50)

Sporting Man of the Match, as chosen by long-time, loyal fan, Mike Hooper: Luke Rowe

Report: Max Banner