6/9/14 – AFC Ewell 1 – Norbiton Dragons 2 – Junior Division Two
Preview:
With a prolonged and largely successful pre-season under their belts, Ewell attempted to end their opening day woes as they hosted Norbiton Dragons. Two well contested fixtures during the 2012-13 season indicated that this would be a tough ask, though Ewell entered into the game with a strong 15 man squad.
The Match:
Time:
15                           CHANCE                               Slack defending from Norbiton presents a fine opportunity                                                                                for Langridge. He drives on before lashing a left footed shot                                                                       over the crossbar.
24                           CHANCE                               It’s a case of Deja-vu as Langridge again benefits from loose                                                                       defensive work. After advancing into the box, his effort                                                                                               squirmed wide of the far post.
30                           CHANCE                               Chipperton’s volley on the turn which draws a save from                                                                the goalkeeper.
34                           CHANCE                               Hodge wins the ball back in dangerous territory but his lob                                                           finds the grateful hands of the retreating keeper.
38                           NEAR MISS                         William’s just about manages to avoid turning the ball into                                                                 his own net when deal with a teasing cross.
41                           BOOKING                            Kingshott enters the book after a late challenge.
42                           GOAL                                    The resulting free kick breaks the deadlock after glancing                                                             the crossbar.
HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 0 – Norbiton Dragons 1
55                           CHANCE                               Sentamu’s mazy run results in a shot which is blocked and                                                           wins a corner.
68                           CHANCE                               Paulino dances his way through the away team’s defence                                                                 but his effort is saved.
80                           GOAL                                    Clancy – Assist: Bullock. Clancy races through and fires                                                                   beyond the keeper to level the game.
82                           GOAL                                    The unthinkable happens. A swift break and smart finish                                              leave Ewell trailing once more.
86                           CHANCE                               Williams strides forward and unleashes a fierce drives that                                                          stings the keeper’s palms. Chipperton’s follow up is then                                                                blocked.
FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 1 – Norbiton Dragons 2
The verdict:
Despite what was, at time, a promising performance, Ewell failed to claim the result they deserved. Crawford, Hodge, Bullock & Webster all provided inviting crosses that went unconverted in addition to the host of other chances they carved out.