DESPITE a 3-0 scoreline, Ardley put in a spirited performance against top-of-the-table Highworth in Saturday's Premier Division clash.

The first half was an even affair, with Highworth taking the lead on 25 minutes through a disputed penalty from Cleverly.

Ardley started the second half much the stronger team and both John Curtis and Alex Feaver both went close.

However, in the 70th minute, Highworth increased their lead through Saye, before Belcher made it 3-0 ten minutes from time.