Preview:
Early morning snow meant that Nescot looked a little on the soggy side, yet Ewell went into this fixture looking to maintain their impressive start to 2015.
The Match:
1
GOAL
Chipperton. Assist: Clancy. Following a rousing pre-match huddle, Chipperton bundles home Clancy’s cutback with only 30 seconds on the clock, capping a lightning start to the match.
6
GOAL
Chipperton. Assist: Harley. Ewell’s promising start continues as Chipperton strokes a left-footed shot into the top corner from the edge of the area.
20
NEAR MISS
Heptonstall is called into action and produces a smart save.
37
GOAL
Harley. Assist: Clancy. A foray down the right flank produces an opportunity for Harley to poach his obligatory 6-yarder.
HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 3 vs Wilf Kroucher 0
50
GOAL
Ewell’s lead is reduced after a close range effort squirms through Heptonstall’s guard.
56
GOAL
Bullock. Assist: Keogh. Keogh unselfishly squares the ball for Bullock, who calmly dispatches the ball into the back of the net.
61
GOAL
Sear. Assist: Chipperton. Sear’s bursting run and powerful finish proves too strong for the Kroucher keeper.
64
CHANCE
Kingshott and Keogh are unfortunate as both sting the post in quick succession.
68
GOAL
Chipperton. Assist: Clancy. Chipperton seals his hat-trick after slotting home from the penalty spot.
70
CHANCE
Harley and Keogh both rattle the cross bar with headers from close range.
80
GOAL
Bullock. Ewell’s seventh is another impressive individual strike; Bullock nonchalantly sweeping the ball into the corner.
83
GOAL
OG. Assist: Hodge. Marking his long-anticipated return from persistent knee troubles, Hodge’s teasing cross is turned in by a retreating defender.
86
GOAL
After a bizarre free-kick decision, Ewell concede a sloppy second with the result already a foregone conclusion.
FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 8 vs Greenside 2
The verdict:
Ewell put the troublesome conditions aside to produce a polished performance and boost their impressive goal difference. After a collection of well worked team goals and individual efforts, Ewell can put their feet up and watch the results stream in next weekend.