DEFENSIVE slackness almost proved dear for Acomb, who recovered to beat Rotherham 3-2.

Acomb started slowly as they struggled to adapt to the surface. However, they gradually gained control and took the lead from a short corner strike from Stuart Baxter.

Good chances followed but they were then made to pay for two lapses in defence as Rotherham scored twice for a half-time lead.

Stung by their sloppiness Acomb spent the bulk of the second half camped in Rother-ham's 'D' and they turned it round with goals by Jamie Robinson and Sam Blackburn.

Now Rotherham pressed for an equaliser but Mike Brown in goal proved too strong and Acomb recorded their second league win.

A physical encounter almost went against Acomb men's second XI away to Boston Spa.

After the good display of last week's win Acomb struggled and were soon a goal down.

But then they showed pluck to pull level through a crisp Andy Smith strike.

Boston retook the lead only for Ian Roberton to level things as the points were shared.

Acomb Ladies played a strong Sheffield side who like last year should be pushing for promotion.

Sheffield started the stronger putting the Acomb defence under pressure.

Acomb battled hard and started to get more into the game, taking the lead midway through the half from a quick break when Sarah Clay slotted her shot past the 'keeper.

Acomb could have doubled their lead but the goal was ruled out for a infringement on the goalline so they went in 1-0 up at the break.

In the second half Acomb continued to play well and from a short corner Kerry Rafton doubled the lead. Sheffield pressed hard and had an effort on goal disallowed. Acomb battled hard but two late goals from Sheffield meant the points were shared. Midfielder Sally Kelsey had a strong game.

Acomb Ladies 2nds played well and should have won by more than the margin of a single goal scored by Ann Hagyard at Salendine Nook.

Updated: 12:36 Tuesday, October 09, 2001