Bramford made the short trip to Whitton Sports Centre the new home of St Johns.
Starting XI: Windsor, Whitefield, Saunderson, Wall, Pearce, Knuckey, Tabrizi, Gibson, Mitchell, Kirby, Lea SUBS: Sharman, Stone, Webb and Pike
St Johns were 1 of the favourites for the title at the start of the season, but after being thrashed on opening day and having a lackluster front-line they have found themselves in the bottom 4 for most of the season. Bradley Smith returned for St Johns playing the 1st half in Right Midfield, Right Back and the holding midfield role. Max Holland and Daniel Almedia lad the line, which had very little service. They were really only chasing loose strings when the Bramford back 5 were passing it around whilst Rossi captained the side and looked the main engine of the St Johns side.
Alex captained Bramford for the 2nd time this season as James Race was absent and Idy filled the gap in midfield. Iddy looked very sharp in midfield, winning balls and an Josh Lea attitude of non stop running and top work rate. Former Coplestonains manager Mark Kennedy was in attendance and highlighted Idy play as "outstanding" so if he keeps playing like that, he will claim that centre midfield role for himself.
George opened the scoring (still half drunk from the previous night) on 8 minutes when Alex played a through ball to him, George took under, turn the defender got it out of his feet and sent a curling effort past the St Johns stand in keeper. 1-0.
On 26 minutes Bramford douled their lead when Georges shot was saved and Josh scrambled the rebound in past the Saints keeper. 2-0
George had a good chance when Joel punted a long ball forward and evaded the saints back 4 only to see him volley wide.
Just 2 minutes later, Lewie cut in from the left, passed it across to idy who shot, only to see it hit Alex, Alex then turned and shot home to make it 3-0 and Alex's 5th goal of the season. 3-0.
10 minutes later James K added Bramfords 4th as his weak shot squirmed under the Saints keeper to make 4-0.
At half time Tony made 4 changes.
Starting 2nd Half XI: Windsor, Sharman, Stone, Wall, Whitefield, Pike, Saunderson, Tabrizi, Webb, Kirby, Lea
The 2nd half was alot quieter for Bramford St Johns' Max Holland created two good chances a header which went over and a shot missing the target.
Bramford kept going as usual Josh's non stop running at defenders and goalkeeper paid off as a back pass was missed by the Saints keeper and Josh tapped into an empty net. 5-0.
Logan put some decent balls into the box and had the back 4 and goalkeeper panicing but Bramford couldnt make them pay for it.
Mark and Pat linked up well on the right hand side with some good quick passing and getting in behind the saints back 4.
In the final 10 minutes Saints keeper pulled off some good saves including 1 from Tom which cannoned through everyone only to see the ball stopped by a leg of the keeper and Josh had a good 1 on 1 which the keeper made himself big and saved with his feet again.
Bramford go 3 points clear at the top now as Felixstowe lost 3-2 at Sutton Heath.
Other Results:
Bacton 3-4 Wickham U18s
Eye 3-4 Witnesham Wasps
St Johns 0-5 Bramford
Sutton 3-2 Felixstowe
Wickham U17s v Hadleigh - No Result summited
Claydon P-P Rickinghall - Frozen Pitch
