Diamond created many chances but put less away in an otherwise good performance against strugglers Tulip Kings. Starting strongly Diamond took the lead early on, Brad Charman coolly finishing from the edge of the box after a good cross from winger Scott 'North' Duerden. Although looking in control for much of the first half Diamond struggled to keep hold of the ball and gave away two soft goals in a five minute period. John Delacey the recipient of some loose play on both occasions.

As the sides turned round both teams looked confident but it was Red Stars who gained the first blow of the second half, Russ Inglis' deft header from a Talbot cross sailing into the corner of the Tulip net. Diamond then looked to push on as the game became more open on an unusually hot April day. Chances began to present themselves but were duly squandered, substitute Barry missing two one on ones as well as hitting the post whilst striker Farndell somehow hit the bar after attempting to lob the keeper from two yards. As it was Diamond should have wrapped up the game but allowed Tulip to compete and were only kept in it by some truly great saves from Billy Bartlett. Eventually finding some composure in front of goal the score went to 4-2 in Red Stars' favour, Charman adding his second and Farndell making up for his earlier slip up by heading home powerfully.

However the action was not yet over as Delacey scored his third goal after an un-characteristic error from replacement Muir. Soon after Tulip were controversially awarded a penalty for a hand ball by Fenn who was booked for his protest. This penalty was in turn controversially ruled out by the referee for encroachment and after complaints from the desperate Tulip side he showed a further two cards, one red, one yellow to add a sour note to the game. With minutes left Lee Barry put the final nail to Tulip's coffin finally finishing, albeit from his more familiar range of two yards.

Diamond look to continue winning ways next week against fellow mid table side Barlows Park.