Football: SUPER-SUB GRIGG FIRES STRATFORD; MIDLAND ALLIANCE.

STRATFORD TOWN opened up a four-point lead at the top of the table thanks to a gritty 2-0 victory over neighbours Racing Club Warwick.

But Micky Moore's side had to work hard for the points, their visitors keeping them at bay until the final 20 minutes.

The breakthrough finally came when teenage substitute Will Grigg crossed for striker Rory May to slot home at the far post.

Grigg then added his name to the scoresheet in injury time when he raced on to a Jerome Grandison through ball before chipping goalkeeper Paul Dipple.

Westfields climbed into second spot, thanks to their 1-0 victory over a Boldmere St Michaels side who had two players sent off.

Josh McKenzie was first to see red early in the second half before Kirk Smith followed him to the dressing-room late on.

The game's only goal came from the penalty spot, Mark Hibberd firing home on 69 minutes.

Boldmere's best effort came at the start of the second period when a David Wattle shot was brilliantly saved by keeper John Pugh.

Causeway United's miserable start to the season ended when they returned from Barwell with a surprise 2-0 win.

The visitors belied their lowly position when they opened the scoring ten minutes before half time, Ben Stretton heading home a Danny Priest's free kick.

The Black Country side made sure of victory four minutes from time thanks to a goal from substitute Chris Bladen.

Atherstone Town came from behind twice to claim a share of the spoils in a 2-2 draw at Oadby Town.

Matt Moore handed the home side a 24th-minute lead but this was cancelled out before the break by Nathan Jones.

Jorge Jimenez restored Oadby's advantage but Chris Tullin struck on the hour to hand the visitors a point.

Biddulph Victoria struck twice in the final seven minutes as they saw off visitors Coalville Town 2-0.

James Marrow opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Shaun Mould grabbed a late second.

Rocester sneaked a 1-0 win at Stapenhill, Lee Bagley volleying his side to victory.

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Title Annotation:	Sport
Publication:	Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England)
Date:	Oct 7, 2007
Words:	344
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