Preview:
A rare bad day at the office against 10 men meant the previous encounter between these sides was one to forget. However, Ewell entered this fixture with a strong looking 14 man squad, despite having a few players nursing various injuries/illnesses.
The Match:

20

CHANCE

After a   bright start to the game, Ewell are presented with an unusual opportunity   after Clancy is almost decapitated. Rather than winning a penalty, an indirect   free-kick is awarded and the keeper saves the resulting effort.

23

NEAR MISS

A fine   Heptonstall save ensures the score line remains level, his strong hand beats   away a well-placed low effort.

36

GOAL

N. Williams   steers a header towards goal and Harley swoops instinctively to break the   deadlock.

40

CHANCE

Davies’ pass   sets Keogh free and the striker’s first time effort drifts narrowly wide.

HALF TIME – Crescent Rovers ‘A’ 0 – AFC Ewell 1

62

NEAR MISS

The home   side have their first major opportunity of the game. Luckily for Ewell, their   striker drags his effort wide after being put through one on one.

64

CHANCE

Bullock’s   free-kick is clawed out of the top corner and the rebound doesn’t fall kindly   for Ewell.

74

CHANCE

Clancy wriggles   his way into the box but blazes an effort over the bar after opting to shoot   rather than pass.

FULL TIME – Crescent Rovers ‘A’  0 – AFC Ewell 1

 
The verdict:
A battling performance from Ewell ensured that they claimed the points after a difficult afternoon’s work against a physical Crescent Rovers outfit. The home side certainly possessed an advantage in terms of height, although Ewell fought admirably for the first and second ball throughout in order to nullify this threat. All in all, an excellent win and another clean sheet ensure that their promotion push remains on track.