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Blazers get another crack

regarded as a must-see glamour tie no matter what the competition.However, tonight's Friendship Trophy first round game at Devonshire Rec. (9 p.m.) does not have that feel, with each side headed in opposite directions.

regarded as a must-see glamour tie no matter what the competition.

However, tonight's Friendship Trophy first round game at Devonshire Rec. (9 p.m.) does not have that feel, with each side headed in opposite directions.

Boulevard enter riding on a wave of success, with a double-helping of silverware already adorning their trophy case in the form of the Martonmere and Charity Cups, while PHC have just one victory to their credit for the season.

Both drew over the weekend in contrasting fashion as the Zebras were uninspiring in a 1-1 draw against Dandy Town, while the Blazers excelled without scoring during their fixture with North Village.

On paper this would be viewed as a walk-over, with mighty Boulevard, having already beaten PHC twice, blazing a trail on downtrodden opponents. But paper champions may only exist in boxing and the outcome will have to be decided on the pitch.

Meanwhile, the night's curtain-raiser sees current Group A champions BAA Wanderers heavily favoured against newcomers Genesis in the Commercial Division Knockout Cup (7 p.m.).

Wanderers squeaked past North Village Rams 1-0 in the first round on Saturday to earn the match-up while Genesis had a bye.

Bermudian Kyle Lightbourne continued in a goal-scoring vein for English League Third Division side Walsall, netting twice -- once in each half -- during a 5-2 victory over Lincoln.

The double-blast by the lanky forward/midfielder were his fourth and fifth of the season and allowed his club to maintain a fourth-place position in the standings.

Shawn Goater, the other local in England, enjoyed his first success on a month's loan with First Division Notts County as they beat Stoke City 2-0.

There will be a training session for all Dandy Town senior players tonight at 6.30 p.m.

In the event of inclement weather players are still asked to report to the club at the same time.