Hat trick hero Wilson extends Kenilworth Sporting's unbeaten run to 13 games
By James Smith
30th Jan 2022 | Football
Kenilworth Sporting's unbeaten run extended to 13 games thanks to a Harry Wilson hat trick against Redditch Borough.
And with a debut goal for new signing Kyle Jaynes and a first appearance for Will Hawkins it was a perfect day at the office for Kenilworth manager Martin Ascroft.
"We played very well and always looked in control," he said.
"Kyle and Harry looked a great partnership and we were a constant threat to the Redditch defence.
"Will Hawkins made a decent debut from the bench after his move from Fairfield Villa and I'm sure he will settle in quickly."
Jaynes enjoyed the perfect start to his Kenilworth career as he opened the scoring with a curling left footed effort from the edge of the box.
Kenilworth continued to dominate the first half and the second goal came after a delightful pass to Harry Wilson who beat both the Redditch centre backs and the keeper to pass the ball into the net.
Wilson wasn't finished and just on the stroke of half time he cut in from the left and hit an unstoppable shot from 20 yards to make it 3-0.
Kicking up the slight slope and with the wind in their faces after the restart Kenilworth knew that Redditch would bombard them with long balls and set pieces to try and get back into the game.
But the visitors' defence stood strong and dealt with everything that Redditch threw at them.
After Cameron Welsh was up-ended on the edge of the box, Wilson hit a fantastic free kick that went in off the bar to complete victory and his first hat trick for Kenilworth since joining from Coventry Sphinx.
But with a tough trip away to Midland Football League Division One leaders Cadbury next time out, Ascroft is not letting his team get complacent.
"We will train Tuesday and prepare for our next game as normal," he added.
"We travel to the unbeaten league leaders Cadbury's, it will be a great test for the boys and we are looking forward to the challenge."
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