Preview:
The biting frost that had swept the nation was never going to lead to a cancellation at the fortress, and whilst Ewell were technically the away side, they were hoping to prolong their winning streak at the expense of Cheam Village Warriors ‘A’.
 
The Match:

14

CHANCE

The home side’s goalkeeper   pulls off a decent save from a free-kick and avoids spilling the ball into   the path of the onrushing Ewell players.

18

GOAL

Harley. Assist: Bullock. With   three in three prior to kick off, there only looked to be one outcome when   Bullock steered a well-judged early ball around the corner for Harley to   gallop onto. In keeping with his recent goal scoring form, Harley raced   towards goal and produced a cool finish.

28

GOAL

Kingshott is penalised for   felling a Cheam opponent inside the area and, despite Ransom almost managing   to keep it out, the resulting spot kick sees parity restored. 

28

BOOKING

Williams A. picks up a   caution in the aftermath of the goal.

34

GOAL

Stevens. Assist: Bullock.   Ewell retake the lead after Bullock steers a header across goal that Stevens   manages to bundle in at the back post, picking up a bang to the head in the   process.

HALF   TIME – Cheam Village Warriors ‘A’ 1 – AFC Ewell 2

68

CHANCE

Chipperton controls Harley’s   cross before blazing over from close range.  

74

GOAL

Chipperton. Assist:   Webster. Making amends for his miss moments earlier, Chipperton taps home   Webster’s pinpoint deliver from the right wing.  

80

BOOKING

Clancy gets his name taken   after committing a cynical foul, having just been crudely chopped down   himself.

83

GOAL

A late Cheam goal that   just about manages to squirm over the line sets up a nervy final few moments   as a

FULL   TIME – Cheam Village Warriors ‘A’ 2 – AFC Ewell 3

 
The verdict:
Although they were a long way short of producing their best football of the season, Ewell did still manage to chalk up another 3 points. However, the result would have been far more comprehensive had Ewell not been robbed of a couple of seemingly legitimate goals.