Goddard stars for Bierley in cup win

EAST Bierley captain Lee Goddard produced a sensational innings to guide his side into the group quarter-finals of the ECB National Cup with victory over Alfreton last Sunday.

By The Newsroom

Published 27th May 2011, 09:00 BST

Goddard struck 128 off just 96 balls in an innings which included 10 fours and nine sixes as Bierley sucessfully chased down Alfreton’s 266-7 with seven overs to spare.

Andrew Rennison (37) and Thomas Owens (38) supported Goddard as Bierley completed a five-wicket win.

Paul Hutchison and Kez Ahmed had earlier claimed two wickets each as Alfreton posted 266-7 from their 45 overs, led by captain Alexander Mace (97) and opener Graham Bush (50).

Bierley will entertain Chesterfield or Central Yorkshire League outfit Townville in the group semi-finals on or before Sunday June 19 and victory would set up a regional final, also at South View Road.