ISTMIAN S CEN
By Robin Piper

■ NORTHWOOD made the start with a convincing win over relegated Corinthian Casuals thanks to a Osaretin Otote hat-trick.
After a cagey start it was Casuals who threatened as they spurned a couple of opportunities.
Woods broke the deadlock through Otote a minute before half-time. Northwood extended their lead just before the hour as Otote converted on the rebound after Dan Williams had his penalty kept out by Kevin Manuel.
Otote completed his hattrick after 66 minutes as he fired into the far corner.
Woods put the seal on matters when Williams co...