Kidderminster 2-3 Stoke Ramblers

Last updated : 05 March 2011 By Dan Buxton

A spirited and disciplined performance from the Stoke Ramblers saw them gain their first ever away victory, and mvoe them towards the top 20 of the IFA table.

The Ramblers took an early lead through Chris Cope and the same player doubled the advantage before the break.

It was after the break that the game took a twist as, due to no referee being available, a Kidderminster player donned the cards and whistle and the Ramblers soon knew what they were up against.

Just five minutes into the half a soft penalty was awardedto the hosts. A 50/50 tackle inside the area left Ramblers defender Mitchell Layland lying prone on the floor and a Kiddie player took advantage to knock the loose ball past the defender before running into Layland, who didn't move on the deck.

The spot kick was converted and then a long spell of fierce tackling followed, with a few kicks added in, with the ref failing to award anything to the Ramblers.

As the second half entered its 45th minute the Ramblers were told there was still 15 minutes to play!

A crucial third goal was soon added, 7 minutes later, when a good move through the middle ended with Duckmanton putting a ball into the box for Lee Jaquiss to finish.

The scoring was rounded off five minutes later when a long ball over the top saw TWO Harriers players offside but the ref overruled the linesman and insisted that he made those decisions!

He then informed the players there was still 12 minutes to play! Another eight minutes of pressure was applied by the hosts before a confrontation with the referee, trying to insist there was still ten minutes to play, led to him saying he was 'looking at the wrong watch' and blowing up.