BLACKSMITHS Arms stormed back from behind to win 5-3 at Sokretez, in the Clacton & District Sunday League.

Sokretez were two-up but Blacksmiths pulled one back through Sam Thompson.

The hosts netted again early in the second half – only for Blacksmiths to fire in four without reply to win 5-3.

The Sokretez goal-scorers were Charlie Gibbs, Pat Olliffe and Jack Price. Blacksmiths’ marksmen were Jake Richardson, Henry Spiers and, with two more to complete his hat-trick, Thompson.

Great Oakley took the points after defending superbly against Queens Arms.

They took the lead after a Greg Lawrie effort was deflected in and went 2-0 up thanks to an own goal.

Queens Arms then pulled one back before Lawrie netted for 3-1.

Queens Arms scored again early in the second half, but Oakley held on for a well-earned 3-2 win.

Flag enjoyed a spectacular 21-2 victory against Coastal Rangers.

Results: Sokretez 3 Blacksmith Arms 5, Great Oakley 3 Queens Arms 2, Flag 21 Coastal Rangers 2. Fixtures: Blacksmith Arms v Flag (Rush Green Road), Vikings v Great Dynamos (Eastcliff Avenue), Queens Arms v Coastal Rangers (Rush Green Road).