Macauley Wooley got his side of to a blistering start, beating a couple of defenders and firing the ball into the bottom corner of the Ryhill net.

At the other end Jacob Zemlik and Charlie Lockwood kept the opposition out with a number of good tackles. Mathew Hunt and Kaden Khan both tormented the Ryhill defence with their forward runs. Thornes Goalkeeper Charlie Johansen was also on form, keeping Ryhill out with a number of fine saves. Nathaniel Owen worked hard on his debut. For the home side.

Two goals from Matty Watson extended Thornes lead before Ryhill came up with a late consolation.

The Hiring Hero’s Man Of The Match went to Matty Watson.

Development Game

Charlie Lockwood scored twice during a scrappy development game in which Thornes won 2-1 on the hard work and tough tackling of Jacob Zemlik and Nathaniel Owen.

The Splash Bathrooms Man Of The Match went to debutant Nathaniel Owen.