A depleted Berko are downed by Bovingdon
Despite having 17 players unavailable, Berko honoured the fixture but their reshuffled side gave a disjointed display. Berko began with just five players who have made first-team starts.
Bovingdon’s Green Lane pitch was in a good state but neither keeper had much to save in this friendly. Luke Daley was making his debut in goal for The Comrades on trial from Hayes & Yeading United.
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The closest Berko got to levelling the scores were a header from Max Farrelly that went over the bar and an Ollie Cox free-kick that just did not have enough dip on it.
Better-quality crossing would have yielded more for Berko but their ex-centre half Ed Canham won a lot in the air for Bovingdon.
Berko’s development team also had to reshuffle but came out on top 6-1 at Rivets Sports on Saturday.
Nathan Kelly led the way with a hat-trick and Tommee Seaton, Mason Bland and Leo Simons also netted.
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Kelly was also on the mark in a 3-2 defeat at Tring Corinthians on Wednesday night with Shaun Stevens getting the other Berko goal.
Berko were due to play their last home pre-season tie as the Gazette was going to press last night (Tuesday) at home to Hayes & Yeading.
This Saturday they then visit Kings Langley for their final pre-season jaunt.