De Havilland (Hatfield) 1 Sun Sports 3                    1951/52                           HCL Div One

A Double for Sun
D.H miss penalty

Sun Sports journey to Hatfield on Saturday was certainly necessary.
As well as bringing them two points - on the run of play deserved - it also enabled them to complete a "double".
A firm pitch and a stiffish breeze made ball control difficult, and perhaps this accounted for De Havillands missing a gift chance in the opening minutes.
The Sun became acclimatised sooner than the home eleven, but it was not until the 30th minutes that Bignell opened their account.
In the second half the visitors still had the edge on the opposition, and Compton (52 minutes) and Bignell (65 minutes) added further goals before De Havillands replied through Riddell five minutes from time.
Meanwhile De Havillands had looked another gift horse in the mouth, shooting wide from the penalty spot.