Derby Success for Welwyn Garden City

There was just one game in the Pitching In Southern League Division One Central on Tuesday night and it was a Hertfordshire derby between Welwyn Garden City and Ware at The Utilita Stadium.

The visitors went into the game looking to move into third place with a win, whilst Nick Ironton`s hosts were buoyed by last weekend`s fine Buildbase FA Trophy success over Isthmian Premier Division side Merstham.

And, in front of a crowd of 271 on a bitterly old evening, it was the Citizens who took the honours.

What turned out to be the only goal of the game came just 4 minutes into the second half when Ryan Doherty, who came off the bench at the break, beat Ware `keeper Bradley Robinson.

However, City`s keeper Charlie Crowley ensured he kept a clean sheet with a spectacular save to deny Liam Hope shortly afterwards.