IN THE Basingstoke and District Saturday League Division One match between Bounty United and visiting Tadley, as no referee arrived Bounty midfielder Steve Bucksey took the whistle.
The final result was 7-1 to the visitors and Tadley were soon in control as they led 4-0 after 20 minutes.
The visitors led after five minutes, as Kye Theodore opened the scoring with the Bounty defence all at sea when he put away a pass from Stephen Burgess.
Three minutes later, more chaotic defending and a cross from Peter White ended up with Jack Murphy shooting into his own net.
Theodore then scored two quick goals to complete his fourth hat-trick in the last five matches and taking his tally to 32 for the season.
White put away a penalty after Theodore was fouled for a 5-0 lead. Jordon Willis did hit back with a 25 yard shot following a corner taken by Matt Love in the 28th minute.
A flick on by Lee Champion gave White his second and a header from Michael Abbott from a Gary Hibbs corner completed the scoring.
Well in front it gave Bradley Nash, the Tadley manager a chance to have a run out and he forced a fine save from Richie Vinn.
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