Sheffield 2, Halesowen Town 3.

The Yeltz claimed another, yet hard-earned win against the world’s oldest club, Sheffield, as they kept themselves at top of the table, writes Reece Charlton.

Halesowen had the early chances at goal, as 5 minutes in, Ben Haseley created an ideal opportunity for Elliott Turner to shoot, but somehow, his tap-in was tipped over the bar. Elliott was at it again 2 minutes later, as a perfectly placed pass from Haseley gave way for Turner, but his shot just flew wide of the right hand post.

But after 18 minutes of play, Halesowen took the lead as a low through ball from Neil Mackenzie went straight to Ben Haseley who managed to easily run round keeper Rob Poulter and poke it into the net.

Halesowen dominated the first half, as Haseley smashed the ball over from 6 yards and Griffiths’ attempt to poke the ball under the keeper didn’t work. The Yeltz went in at half time with a goal advantage, but the second half was a completely different affair.

After 5 minutes of play in the 2nd half, Sheffield equalised as Andy Gascoigne chipped the ball over keeper Matt Sargeant and Mark Faraway was there to slot the ball into the net.

Sheffield fought to keep The Yeltz out, but on 67 minutes, Halesowen took the lead again as a great ball from Iyseden Christen went to Ben Haseley who weaved past two Sheffield defenders and he slotted the ball past a helpless Rob Poulter to regain the lead for The Yeltz.

But the lead lasted all but six minutes, as Sheffield’s Ben Turner hit a cross into the box that Brendan Kelly was unable to get away and he poked the ball into the net to put Sheffield back into the game.

However, Halesowen took the lead once again as Tom Tonks’ cross flew into the box and Curtis Tilt saved the day as his bullet header flew into the net with 10 minutes left on the clock.

Sheffield fought for a third goal, but it never came, and Halesowen made their way back down the A38 with another 3 points in the bag.