HEMMINGS IS HAT-TRICK DERBY HERO FOR KIDDY

KIDDERMINSTER boss Russ Penn hailed his side’s clinical first-half performance as they overpowered local rivals Stourbridge.

- Tim Clarke

Ryan McLean’s early goal set Harriers on their way before Ashley Hemmings’ hat-trick completed a dominant victory for the Reds.

The win stretched the National League strugglers’ unbeaten run to four games in all competitions and Penn wants his side to sustain that momentum as they turn their attention back to avoiding the drop.

“It was a good performance from us in the first half especially – that’s when the damage was done,” said Penn.