HOOK Norton finally secured their second victory of the season in the FTL Hellenic League.
But they had to coem form behind to beat Old Woodstock Town 2-1 in Wednesday's premier division clash thanks to second half goals from skipper David Buckwell and substitute Tony Beckham.
Hooky welcomed back into the fold new signing from Banbury U
nited, Mark Essex, against Old Woodstock Town who comprehensively defeated the Brewery Boys at The Bourne on Boxing Day. While the home team, once again, dominated play, particularly in the first half with neat passing football, the match on this occasion was a closer affair with Hooky finally securing all three points, courtesy of a gutsy second half performance.
The first half was nearly all Old Woodstock who played exciting football, especially in midfield, but let themselves down when in the last third of the pitch. But they came up against keeper Joe White, who was absolutely brilliant, saving Hooky time and time again with superb saves and interceptions, with the exception of in the 26th minute when Rhys Denton beat him with a well placed acute angle shot from the left.
The second half saw Hooky kicking up the hill and having had the benefit of a sound tactical talk from managers, Mark Boyland and Dave Risato. As a result, even after Beckham replaced Matty Travers and Oliver Brotherston replaced Essex, the North Oxon team suddenly had belief in themselves and came more and more into the game.
Buckwell converted a left wing cross from Pete Moulder for the equaliser just past the hour mark and Beckham then lobbed the home keeper for the winner with just two minutes remaining.
