Redditch Mens Seconds pulled off a stunning fight back to beat Droitwich seconds 5-4 at home on Saturday.
Adrian Young’s second string were 3-0 down after just ten minutes after a sloppy start and some suspect goalkeeping.
But the Kingfishers showed great character to claw it back to 3-2 at half time, Pete Dawson grabbing the first before in-form youngster Ben Hyde scored the second.
Droitwich extended their lead after half time, but Tim Gibbs got the Redditch come back rolling with a trademark goal from a penalty corner, the ball deflecting off a Droitwich foot on its way to the backboard.
Dawson then grabbed the equaliser before Hyde scored his fourth goal in three games to snatch victory.
With Streetly only managing a draw, Redditch remain top of the MRHA West Midlands Second Team West Midlands Division One. A point ahead of Shrewsbury with a game in hand, while former table toppers Streetly could only manage a draw with Finchfield.
The Seconds were also due to play Berkswell & Balsall Common on Sunday, but the game was postponed until this Sunday due to a frozen pitch.
Barry Fitzpatrick’s Mens Thirds were also victims of the weather, with their game at Bloxwich postponed.
Similarly Redditch Ladies Firsts game against Bromsgrove at Trinity High School was postponed, though the Ladies Seconds were able to play on Saturday, winning 3-1 at home to Kings Heath Pickwick.
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