HARTLEY Wintney posted a big 5-1 win over a very combative Moneyfields side who played for 84 minutes with just 10 players.

It was the visitors who started the brighter in this Southern League Division One clash and could have been two ahead in the first five minutes.

On three minutes Lewis Fenniemore created space on the right and his cross saw a flick from Sam Pearce bring out a good save from Paul Strudley in the Hartley goal.

Two minutes later a cross from Joseph Briggs across the front of the goal saw Ryan Pennery just fail to turn the ball into the net at the back post.

After six minutes the Money were reduced to 10 men when Curtis Da Costa received a straight red card for violent conduct.

Referee Daniel Lamport spotted that a Hartley player was kicked with the ball nowhere near either player.

Despite the man disadvantage it was the visitors who had the next attempt on goal when Ryan Pennery created space for a shot which was held by Paul Strudley.

The Row had their first attempt on goal after 18 minutes when Paul Hodges coming in from the right drew a save from Steven Mowthorpe in the Money goal.

Two minutes later good link up play between Jake Baxter and Josh Webb saw the latter’s shot saved by Mowthorpe with his feet.

On 23 minutes a slick passing move from the Row saw Jack French’s strong shot from the edge of the box parried onto the post by Mowthorpe.

Hartley continued to dominate and on 32 minutes took the lead. A corner from Dean Stow was not completely cleared and when the ball was returned into the box by Stow, Paul Hodges set up Rowan Vine to score from just inside the penalty box.

Hartley dominated the game but it was the Money who scored the next goal.

On 43 minutes the physical Steve Hutchings went down just inside the penalty area after a strong challenge. Hutchings took the penalty kick and scored easily.

Hutchings who had previously been booked was lucky to remain on the pitch after a robust challenge on Dean Stow on the stroke of half time.

The second half started with a chance at either end with the Row taking the lead.

On 46 minutes a long free kick into the Row area saw a flick on by Brett Poate and Sam Pearce brought out a good stop from Paul Strudley.

A minute later, Hartley were in the lead after clever play in midfield involving Rowan Vine set Jake Baxter free with a clear run in on goal.

The Row striker rounded Mowthorpe before stroking the ball into the empty net.

On 54 minutes after a spell of pressure Hartley increased their lead. Good play on the edge of the box by Jack French and Josh Webb saw the former’s shot parried by Mowthorpe who was then helpless to see Paul Hodges following up to head into the net.

On 58 minutes Joseph Briggs had a good effort for the visitors held by Strudley as they strove to get back into the game.

Four minutes later it was the visitors heads who rose highest to a Briggs corner and the Row were relieved to see the ball knocked off the line for a corner.

On 67 minutes Rowan Vine cleverly set up Jake Baxter who was unlucky to see his effort deflected wide. Three minutes later Baxter was again in for a shot following a good pass from Hodges but his effort lacked power and was easily saved.

The Row made the game safe on 75 minutes with a fourth goal. A sweeping move created a chance for Paul Hodges who saw his effort parried by Mowthorpe.

However Josh Webb following up drove the ball into the corner of the net.

Two minutes from the end Paul Hodges worked space on the edge of the penalty box and his pass saw Rowan Vine drive the ball into the net to complete the scoring.

This Tuesday, Hartley are away at Thame ahead of their big FA Trophy game on Saturday, when National League side Bromley are the visitors.

Quotes: Joint manager Anthony Millerick said: “It was a good win against a very experienced, skilful and physical side. Our performance levels were good and we kept the ball well.”

Fellow boss Daniel Brownlie added: “We kept good possession throughout the match against a difficult team to play against.

“We are very pleased with the displays of Callum Eagle, Joe Paris and Louie Paget who have all come in after being out for a few weeks.”