Droitwich Spa Men entertained Wolverhampton on Saturday looking to kick start their West Midlands Campaign against a Wolverhampton side who did not pick up a win from their previous campaign.

Droitwich Started quickly, attacking their opponents from the start, which appear to rattle Wolverhampton. Spa scored two goals in each half to win 4-1.

Barry Williams opened the scoring followed by a strike from Pete Best which their first half dominance deserved. Droitwich had gained their lead with fast paced passing and movement which began to slow and Wolverhampton capitalised on a misplaced pass in midfield and launced a swift counter attack as Wolverhampton forward easily finished.

After half time and leading 2-1 spa looked to hit wolves on the break and hold the ball higher up the pitch. This resulted in Barry Williams adding a third from close range.

Peter Prendiville wasted a chance midway through the first half after Wolverhampton were reduced to 9 men following two men sin binned for not retreating from a free hit. He was clear at the top of the circle but could not hit the target but Wolverhampton weathered this storm.

Once back to full strength Wolves had more possession but lacked the ability to find a way past Spa defence, and Spa looked to attack down the right hand side and began to win Penalty Corners which was duly dispatched by Nick Bates to end Wolverhampton thoughts of a comeback.

Droitwich travel to Wednesbury looking to maintain their good form and improve on their 5 placed league position.

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