By Reece Chambers

Tytherington Rocks 0 Headington Amateurs 8

TYTHERINGTON Rocks slipped to their third consecutive defeat of the season on Saturday. The Rocks were beaten 0-8 by Headington Amateurs in an incredibly one-sided Hellenic League West Division encounter.

The away side eased their way to victory with a hat-trick from Luke Cuff. Goals were also added from Jay Hill, Chris Peck, Shaun Jacob, Liam Morbey and Kyle Harris-Steele.

High intensity and quick passing was key to Headington’s victory with the Rocks seemingly unable to deal with such pressure. Moreover, such dominance from the visitors made it very hard for Tytherington to exert some of their own pressure - once they had possession of the ball, that is.

Right from the start, Headington showed great intent to their game. Chances began right from the off with Luke Cuff hitting the post within ten minutes. Needless to say, the writing was on the wall for Tytherington from this stage.

It did, however, take until the 22nd minute for Headington to open the scoring. Cuff converted his first of three from the penalty spot. Lively protests from the Rocks defence would suggest the foul that led to the penalty was indeed outside of the box. As it was, Headington led from Cuff’s penalty kick.

More pressure followed from the away side with Shaun Jacob going close just five minutes later with a well hit strike.

It was on the half an hour mark when Rocks finally won their first corner. Rob Reid managed to find room for a shot following the corner, but the ball sailed over the bar.

However, Rocks conceded again on the 43rd minute. Jay Hill fired an expertly taken free kick into the top right corner from 20 yards out.

On half time, Ian-Logan Giles, the new Rocks manager, would have been disappointed from his team’s first half display. A severe lack of intensity and intent meant that the Rocks were a far way off the level of Headington.

Unfortunately, Tytherington were not able to sustain a foothold in the second half. All too often, Headington were able to cut through the Rocks’ defence.

Just before the hour mark, Chris Peck added Headington’s third of the game after an individual error. The Rocks capitulated further with three more goals - from Shaun Jacob, Luke Cuff and Liam Morbey - just minutes after Peck netted home.

Not long after, Headington were through on goal again. Had it not been for a good save from Rocks’ keeper, Ben Goode, Headington could have scored a fourth in a matter of 10 minutes.

However, Tytherington conceded their 8th goal in the final 10 minutes of the game.

After full time, Logan-Giles would have been bitterly disappointed with his side’s performance and, of course, the end result. The defeat sees Tytherington bottom of the league with 20 goals conceded in their opening three matches this season.

This Saturday, Tytherington host their manager’s old side, Cheltenham Saracens, at 3pm.