REDDITCH Men’s first team edged out bottom team Yardley 1-0 in the West Midlands Division One on Saturday.

The Kingfishers controlled the play for the majority of the game and forwards Dan Waite and Harry Capewell created numerous chances but were unable to finish them off.

Redditch finally took the lead in the first half, after a flick across the face of goal from Callum Pace was redirected into the goal by William Moss, who was also man of the match.

In the second half, Redditch went in search of another goal and more chances for their forward duo, Pete Dawson and midfielder Jacob Beard went begging.

As the game wore on, Redditch were set for a nervous end to the match but the defence seemed up to the challenge and they secured a fifth win of the season.

The seconds entertained Streetly and ran out 5-3 winners.

Lee Beedon scythed his way through the Streetly team to put Redditch 1-0 up, but the away team regrouped and pounced on a defensive mix up to level the scores.

Streetly edged ahead but Beedon made it 2-2.

Andrew Brooks’s trademark drag flick made it 3-2 to Redditch at half-time.

Ben Husbands bagged a fourth for the Kingfishers and while Streetly scored a third, Joe Cardy sealed a thrilling game with a fifth goal.

Redditch also got the better of Leamington 1-0, with Wayne Beard scoring after good work by Ethan Reeves.

Redditch Ladies drew 5-5 with Bromsgrove seconds.

Anna Stafford bagged a brace as the Boars went into the break trailing 4-2.

Lucie Mottet scored a third goal but Bromsgrove responded to make it 5-3.

But two late goals for Amy Youster sealed a fine fight back.

The Badgers lost 3-1 to Old Hales, with Ben Tominski on target.

In the National Hockey Cup, the under-16s beat Olton West Warwicks.