The oldest derby in D4 happened out in the middle of Nowhere, Sherwood on another amazing sunny day.

Both teams were ready for a well mannered fun game, which many of the NEU vs CRFC derbies have been.

Although, this one had a little extra spice, with recent NEU transfer Eben, playing against his old club, CRFC.

It started well with both teams settling right into the game. A few early wild shots from each team made both benches laugh, and GW wannabe Jamey B showed up in a suit to cheer on CRFC.

On the 20 minute mark, Kyle O threw the ball in to Eben C, who did what CRFC were dreading, a run from defense to the edge of the box and a great looping shot from outside the box sailed over the keeper and in. 1-0 NEU

On the 30 minute mark, Rob H made a run down the right and found an open Stevie J in the box, who steadied the ball and placed a shot into the bottom right corner, then drew a large '96' in the air as a tribute to his team from home.

With a couple of minutes left in the first half Brandon B found Marcus N who slotted home for a comfortable 3-0 halftime score line.

Half Time: NEU 3 - 0 CRFC

The second half kicked off, and Jamey B had changed from his GW costume into a CRFC uniform.

It was soon 4-0 when Sheridan H connected with Shiloh R who chipped the keeper.

Then CRFC had a well executed goal when TJ threw his body at the ball and 'thighed' the ball into the NEU net. 4-1 to NEU.

Then something interesting. Joel W from NEU landed a late tackle on a CRFC player, this caused a quick yellow from the young ref, CFRC gaffa Jerry M didn't like the tackle and chest bumped Joel, the ref wasn't impressed and threw out a straight red card to Jerry M. After a reassurance and some explaining from NEU gaffa Stevie J, the ref decided the red was harsh and rescinded it.

We are all friends here after all.

Then Rob H had two, almost identical golazos (not the drink), each sweet volleys from the corner of the box over the CRFC keeper, the first one assisted by Robin F, and the second from Kyle O.

Final Score: North End United 6 - 1 Cascade Ranger FC

Man of the Match Rob Hennis for his 2 incredible goals and 1 assist.

Honorable Mention Eben C for scoring his first NEU goal against his former team.

Cascade Rangers Line up:

Starters:

(GK) Andrew Brawley, (D) Tom Dixon, David Denike, Jason Young, Arjan Van de Ven, (MF), Daniel Castillo, Joseph Haebe, Justin Warber, Tom Harrison, (F) Jesse Ritorto, Andy Laursen

Subs:

Jamey Billig, Stephen Chen, Abram Goldman-Armstrong, Steve Keunzi, Tim Lemke, Jerry Makare

Out:

Jeff Dunham (???), David Levine (???), Joe Lewis (Fishing), Tyler Paris (???), David Perez (???), Scott Van House (???)

Stats:

Tom Harrison - Goal 1

Joseph Haebe - Assist 1

Jerry Makare - Card (Yellow)