SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL

CHARLIE Rowland’s superb hat-trick gave Vale of White Horse Under 14s a 3-1 win over Cheltenham & District in the Vale Cup at Milton United.

He beat two defenders before cutting inside and shooting into the top corner for Vale’s opener after 20 minutes.

Cheltenham equalised 15 minutes into the second half, but Rowland scored twice in three minutes to give Vale victory.

His second came from close range after good work by Joe Webber, before he curled a 25-yard free-kick into the top corner.

  • OXFORDSHIRE Under 16s saw last night’s match against Dorset at Milton United postponed.

Their next match is against West Midlands at the Dell Stadium, Brierley Hill next Monday (7) in the ESFA inter-county competition.