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The Pride
Official Media Outlet of the Charlemont Chargers Speedway Team
13/08/2015 at ALL SAINTS STADIUM - ATTENDANCE 604
SIM SPEEDWAY 2015/16 - ACADEMY LEAGUE KO CUP Q/F(1st Leg)
14/08/2015 at PEELINGS LANE - ATTENDANCE 613
SIM SPEEDWAY 2015/16 - ACADEMY LEAGUE KO CUP Q/F(2nd Leg)
A very close contest in the KOC quarter finals between two teams that went at it whole heartedly to progress in the 2015 cup contest. But it was the Midlands clubs the Charlemont Chargers who roared to victory over the two legs. Neil Johnston was epic for the Chargers as he scored 14 at home and then 13 away at Peelings Lane to really set an example for the rest of the side to follow. Williams was also riding well which saw him score 11 in the home meeting and get a place in heat 15 alongside Johnstone.
The home fixture started very badley for the Chargers with two 2-4's in the opening heats to give the Stars a four point advantage. Reece Kilby a target of the Chargers at the start of the season really did show them what they was missing when he gated and left the field in his wake in heat two. The meeting there after was all Chargers however as they took 9 1st places in the next 13 meetings to finish the night 8 points clear going into the second leg.
In the second leg the meeting result was a little controvertial when in heats 11 and 14 when Kilby and Miller were excluded in a bizarre set of surcumstances when the referee seemed to get the riders mixed up and exluded a Stars rider instead of a Chargers. The home side were in raptures and the fans protested but the result stood and the Chargers won both heats 2-4 to gaureentee a victory without needing heat 15.
Manager Comments
'Into the semi finals and we could have made this fixture over before the second leg if we had got out the blocks better in the first leg at home. We needed the lead and to win by just 2 points shows that a home advantage is needed.'
'The away fixture was close and we fully deserved it, I dont want to comment on the referee tonight but his choices did go in our favor. The only thing I would say is I dont think it was a mistake from him and if he was to give his reasons I think we would understand why he excluded Kilby in heat 11.'
'We have a great fixture in the semis, The Rowley Raptors what a crunch derby and we cannot wait for this one its going to be jam packed and fully entertaining. Hopefully we will be at full strength and wont need R/R.'
CHARLEMONT CHARGERS 49
1. Neil Johnston............. 2 3 3 3 3 - - 14
2. Ray France................ Rider replacement
3. Chris Williams............ 2 2 3 3 1 - - 11
4. Wayne Douglas............. 1* 1* 1 1 3 - - 7+2
5. Ewald Dirtl............... 3 2 1 1 - - - 7
6. Ian Lennon................ 2 2* 0 1 0 0 1 6+1
7. Lewis Drager.............. 0 0 1 3 - - - 4
STONE CROSS STARS 41
1. Ben Harris................ 3 3 3 2 2 - - 13
2. Justin Ross............... 1 R 0 2* - - - 3+1
3. Lewis Miller.............. F 1 2 2 - - - 5
4. Stefan Botezatu........... 3 3 0 2 F - - 8
5. Ross How.................. 2 1 2 0 - - - 5
6. Reece Kilby............... 3 0 0 1* - - - 4+1
7. Craig Howland............. 1 0 2 0 - - - 3
No. Results CH ST CH ST
1: Ben Harris, Neil Johnston, Justin Ross, Lewis Drager.............. 2 4 2 4
2: Reece Kilby, Ian Lennon, Craig Howland, Lewis Drager.............. 2 4 4 8
3: Stefan Botezatu, Chris Williams, Wayne Douglas, Lewis Miller (F).. 3 3 7 11
4: Ewald Dirtl, Ross How, Lewis Drager, Craig Howland................ 4 2 11 13
5: Ben Harris, Chris Williams, Wayne Douglas, Justin Ross (R)........ 3 3 14 16
6: Neil Johnston, Ian Lennon, Ross How, Reece Kilby.................. 5 1 19 17
7: Stefan Botezatu, Ewald Dirtl, Lewis Miller, Ian Lennon............ 2 4 21 21
8: Lewis Drager, Craig Howland, Wayne Douglas, Justin Ross........... 4 2 25 23
9: Chris Williams, Ross How, Wayne Douglas, Reece Kilby.............. 4 2 29 25
10: Neil Johnston, Lewis Miller, Ian Lennon, Stefan Botezatu.......... 4 2 33 27
11: Ben Harris, Justin Ross, Ewald Dirtl, Ian Lennon.................. 1 5 34 32
12: Chris Williams, Lewis Miller, Reece Kilby, Ian Lennon............. 3 3 37 35
13: Neil Johnston, Ben Harris, Ewald Dirtl, Ross How.................. 4 2 41 37
14: Wayne Douglas, Stefan Botezatu, Ian Lennon, Craig Howland......... 4 2 45 39
15: Neil Johnston, Ben Harris, Chris Williams, Stefan Botezatu (F).... 4 2 49 41
CHANGES
CHARLEMONT CHARGERS
HEAT 1 Lewis Drager in as a rider replacement for Ray France(inj)
HEAT 6 Ian Lennon in as a rider replacement for Ray France(inj)
HEAT 8 Wayne Douglas in as a rider replacement for Ray France(inj)
HEAT 10 Ian Lennon in as a rider replacement for Ray France(inj)
HEAT 12 Ian Lennon in as a reserve replacement for Lewis Drager
STONE CROSS STARS
NONE
STARMAN:Neil Johnston(Charlemont Chargers)
Second Leg
STONE CROSS STARS 48 (89)
1. Ben Harris................ 2 3 3 2 3 - 13
2. Ross How.................. 1* 0 0 1 - - 2+1
3. Justin Ross............... 3 1* 3 2 2* - 11+2
4. Lewis Miller.............. 2* 2 2* Fx - - 6+2
5. Stefan Botezatu........... 2 3 2 1* - - 8+1
6. Reece Kilby............... 0 0 Fx - - - 0
7. Craig Howland............. 2 1* 3 0 2 - 8+1
CHARLEMONT CHARGERS 42 (91)
1. Neil Johnston............. 3 3 3 3 1 - 13
2. Ray France................ Rider replacement
3. Chris Williams............ 1 2 0 3 - - 6
4. Wayne Douglas............. 0 1* 1* 2 3 0 7+2
5. Ewald Dirtl............... 3 2 1 1 0 - 7
6. Ian Lennon................ 3 0 1* 0 1 1 6+1
7. Lewis Drager.............. 0 1 0 2 - - 3
No. Results ST CH ST CH
1: Neil Johnston, Ben Harris, Ross How, Lewis Drager.............. 3 3 3 3
2: Ian Lennon, Craig Howland, Lewis Drager, Reece Kilby........... 2 4 5 7
3: Justin Ross, Lewis Miller, Chris Williams, Wayne Douglas....... 5 1 10 8
4: Ewald Dirtl, Stefan Botezatu, Craig Howland, Lewis Drager...... 3 3 13 11
5: Neil Johnston, Lewis Miller, Justin Ross, Ian Lennon........... 3 3 16 14
6: Ben Harris, Ewald Dirtl, Ian Lennon, Ross How.................. 3 3 19 17
7: Stefan Botezatu, Chris Williams, Wayne Douglas, Reece Kilby.... 3 3 22 20
8: Craig Howland, Lewis Drager, Wayne Douglas, Ross How........... 3 3 25 23
9: Justin Ross, Lewis Miller, Ewald Dirtl, Ian Lennon............. 5 1 30 24
10: Ben Harris, Wayne Douglas, Ross How, Chris Williams............ 4 2 34 26
11: Neil Johnston, Stefan Botezatu, Ewald Dirtl, Reece Kilby (Fx).. 2 4 36 30
12: Chris Williams, Justin Ross, Ian Lennon, Craig Howland......... 2 4 38 34
13: Neil Johnston, Ben Harris, Stefan Botezatu, Ewald Dirtl........ 3 3 41 37
14: Wayne Douglas, Craig Howland, Ian Lennon, Lewis Miller (Fx).... 2 4 43 41
15: Ben Harris, Justin Ross, Neil Johnston, Wayne Douglas.......... 5 1 48 42
CHANGES
STONE CROSS STARS
HEAT 14 Craig Howland in as a reserve replacement for Reece Kilby
CHARLEMONT CHARGERS
HEAT 1 Lewis Drager in as a rider replacement for Ray France(inj)
HEAT 5 Ian Lennon in as a rider replacement for Ray France(inj)
HEAT 8 Wayne Douglas in as a rider replacement for Ray France(inj)
HEAT 11 Ewald Dirtl in as a tactical substitute for Ray France(inj)
HEAT 14 Ian Lennon in as a reserve replacement for Lewis Drager
STARMAN:Justin Ross(Stone Cross Stars)