Clarkin races to golden boot

Cambridge’s Calum Campbell

Cambridge striker Josh Clarkin has taken an almost unassailable lead in the Northern League golden boot competition with his two goals against Takapuna on Saturday at John Kerkoff Park giving him 20 for the season.

Cambridge’s Calum Campbell closes down a Takapuna player during Saturday’s clash. Photo: Michael Jeans.

Clarkin opened the scoring for the Reds after eight minutes only for Connor Cahill-Fahey to equalise 19 minutes later.

Clarkin got the winner at 45 minutes and with three matches to play in the Northern League men championship, the Reds sit four points behind leaders Melville – who went down 3-1 to Northern Rovers – in fourth place with Hamilton Wanderers.

Ashton Hurd’s goal for Rovers puts him seven goals behind Clarkin for the golden boot.

In a crowded league table the Reds are still in with a mathematical chance and travel north on Saturday to face Hibiscus Coast.

Meanwhile Cambridge Women lost 3-1 at home to Franklin United on Sunday and lie mid table with pride to play for.

The Reds line up, from left: Caeden Rogers, Calum Campbell, Rahim Nabizada Photo: Michael Jeans

Cambridge’s Calum Campbell

Cambridge’s Calum Campbell closes down a Takapuna player during Saturday’s clash. Photo: Michael Jeans.

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