REECE DOUBLE SEES POLICE HOME

Police strolled to their first win of the season with comfortable 3-0 victory over visitors Meir K.A. with Andy Reece playing a starring role on his first appearance of the season. The home side showed a number of enforced changes from Saturday's game with Feckenham as Neill Hornby, Dave Blake and Dayle Speed also returned to the starting line-up.

The much changed police defence took a while to settle as Meir K.A. started brightly and put the home defence under pressure. The Police team slowly gained a foothold on the game and missed a succession of opportunities to take the lead. The clearest chances fell to Dayle Speed and Dave Blake who failed to convert when clean through on goal.

On 35 minutes, Police took the lead when Andy Reece thumped home a 35-yard drive into the top corner of the net following a 5 man passing movement. Police maintained the upper hand through to the interval without adding to their lead.

Police took control of the game on 50 minutes when Kevin Usher latched onto a Dave Blake headed through ball and thumped home a stunning goal from 25 yards to maintain his gaol a game start to the season. West Mids were never seriously challenged for the remainder of the match although Darren Carmell had to make a good save at the feet of the onrushing Meir striker.

It was no surprise when the home team increased their lead in the 70th minute when Andy Reece converted a penalty following a strong tackle on Lee Wharmby inside the box. Thereafter, the Police failed to convert a number of excellent chances, yet still cantered home at a trot.

Match Report by Tony 'Scoop' Pearson
West Midlands Police Football Club Press Officer