Risborough Rangers made the short journey to Aylesbury for this Spartan South Midland League Premier Division derby and came away with a comfortable five-nil victory following a dominant display in the sunshine. That is not to say that the hosts didn't put up a fight and it is fair to say that despite some clinical finishing from Rangers, they never gave up. In a gesture worthy of mention Dynamos gave free entry to anyone that attended the game bearing clothes and sportswear for both the Ukraine Refugee Appeal and Kitaid Africa, resulting in a healthy 200 plus attendance. Rangers were quick off the mark applying pressure from the off and going ahead after just three minutes. Gavin James attacked down the Vale left to cross. A melee followed as Vale attempted to clear before Sean Coles poked home from close range. From the restart Vale countered, a cross from the right easily plucked out of the air by Rangers keeper, Jack Brooker. Rangers hit back with some neat football around the Vale left, ending with Ben Sturgess firing over the bar. Two corners in succession for Vale came to nothing as the home side looked to for an equaliser. Ten minutes in and Rangers left back, Lewis Patrick, fired in a dangerous cross that was cut out and gathered at the second attempt by the Aylesbury keeper. Rangers then enjoyed a period of good possession as Vale defended deep. In the 20th minute a searching cross from Bertie Squire -Adams was punched clear by the keeper, under pressure from James. The ball fell to Keiron Schmidt some 20 plus yards out, the skilful midfielder volleying the ball straight back past the diving keeper for a superb goal. Three minutes later and the hosts were nearly presented with a most fortuitous goal. Patrick passed back to Brooker, the ball taking a nasty bobble, before coming off the tall Rangers keeper's shin and bouncing against the foot of the goal post. Luckily for Rangers he was able to recover and clear. He was in action again shortly after, tipping over a looping header. As the game approached the break a great move by Rangers saw Schmidt neatly set up Asher Yearwood, his strike well blocked by a defending leg. The half ended with a couple of corners for the home side, easily dealt with by Rangers.

The second half saw Rangers assert their control on the game as they added a third just three minutes after the restart, Strugess and Yearwood combining well to feed James, who turned neatly to shoot home from the angle with a fine finish. Rangers were on top now, playing some good possession football and creating several chances, the best when Marcus Wyllie's volley was brilliantly tipped over. 15 minutes into the second half and the visitors made it four. A Rangers corner was cleared to the edge of the Vale area where the impressive Alex Kedzierski rifled the ball home with a low shot. A rare foray from Aylesbury ended with a corner, comfortably cleared by the visitors. Moments later and Risborough added a fifth. Some good work from Squire-Adams and Wyllie worked the ball out to substitute Bailey Osborne. The teenager beat his man before drilling a low cross across the face of the Vale goalmouth and arriving at pace was Coles to slam home his second of the match. With the home side tiring more chances came and went for Rangers as Osborne headed over Squire-Adams' cross, a great run and shot from Wyllie produced an excellent save and Squire-Adams chip, straight at the keeper. The home side battled hard to keep Rangers out in the closing minutes and despite their dominance the visitors could not add to their tally. A convincing victory at the start of a very busy period for Rangers, with the rearranged cup tie against Long Crendon on Tuesday night at the BEP Stadium (7.45pm), then home again Thursday against Harefield (7.45pm) and Saturday, again at home versus Baldock Town (3pm). Manager Mark Eaton will need all of his squad fit for selection.

Rangers Man of the Match: Kieron Schmidt. It was really difficult to pick an MOM after this display, with so many players putting in top drawer performances but my eye was drawn to Keiron with his non stop movement, skill set and eye for a pass. A smart player with a winning edge to his game. Constantly urging others on with intelligent instruction and by example. Scored an absolute belter too!