RAF Men Lose New Boss' First Match But Bounce Back In Second Game

The Royal Air Force has had its first meet as a team under new manager Andy Kuchta.

During the week, they had two friendlies against Aldershot under 23s and Hungerford Town.

They lost 4-1 to Aldershot, but bounced back with a 4-0 win over Hungerford a day later.

The RAF's last match came six months ago in an Inter Services defeat to the Army but Kuchta's arrival brings in a new era for the Air Force.

His first match was against difficult opposition and Aldershot led 2-0 inside 10 minutes.

RAF goalkeeper Truman Lewis was well beaten with the second, but it was his fumble that allowed Aldershot to score the first goal.

The game turned on its head when Aldershot were reduced to nine men.

First, their goalkeeper was sent off after a rash tackle on Mike Campbell while, minutes later, Johnny Wiles' shot was blocked on the line by the arm of a defender.

Campbell powered in the penalty, but two more Aldershot goals left the RAF with a 4-1 defeat.

The manager asked for a response from his players against Hungerford, and they gave him that.

Campbell was the star of the show as he scored a hat-trick, including two thumping headers.

An own goal from Hungerford added to the score and the 4-0 win means the Air Force are picking up momentum ahead of a potential Inter Services clash with the Navy.