Offwell Rangers claimed a superb victory to give their Fresha League Division Seven promotion hopes a massive boost with a single goal win at home to table-topping Central.

The game did not see a goal in the first-half and, with Rangers boosted by the return

of regular glovesman Ben Kayes, they had a commanding – and vocal – influence

across the back line.

After the break Rangers created a couple of chances before a sweet 18-yard strike from Darren Whitmarsh saw the visitors take away all three points.

The Rangers Man of the Match, as chosen by match sponsors, Tip Top Trees, was goal scoring Whitmarsh.

Rangers boss Scott Phillips said¨ “We went into the game with a specific game and, fair play to the lads, they followed it to the latter. We knew a bit about them and our game plan was based whilst when we attacked, we wanted to do with both pace and numbers.

“We were superb from start to finish. The determination we showed was magnificent and our desire was clear. It was without doubt the best team performance of the season bar none.”

On Thursday, (April 21), Rangers visit Exmouth Spartans for a Golesworthy Cup tie. They are without a game this Saturday.