Preview:
Billed as a potential title decider, this eagerly anticipated clash between the league’s front runners would surely go a long way in settling the destination of the trophy come the end of the season.
The Match:
9
GOAL
Bullock. Assist: Clancy. Clancy’s surging run into the box and cross/shot is deflected into Bullock’s path, and he steers the ball home from close range.
20
NEAR MISS
A swift break from the visitors forces Heptonstall into producing a save, as the away side start growing into the game.
40
GOAL
Ewell are unable to hang onto their lead as Raynes Park manage to bundle the ball in following a corner.
HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 1 vs Raynes Park Vale ‘A’ 1
59
GOAL
Ewell fall behind after being caught out on the counter attack.
66
CHANCE
Clancy glances a header towards goal, forcing an acrobatic save from the visiting keeper.
68
CHANCE
Chipperton’s free-kick forces a sprawling save but the rebound is escorted out for a corner.
70
CHANCE
Kingshott finds himself with time and space at the back post but his header finds the side netting.
73
CHANCE
Stevens forces another impressive save after riffling a half-volley towards goal from the edge of the area.
77
GOAL
Clancy. Clancy wins and converts a penalty after drawing a clumsy tackle in the area.
FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 2 vs Raynes Park Vale ‘A’ 2
The verdict:
On balance, a draw was probably a fair reflection of how the game panned out, although both sides could argue that they created enough chances to claim all 3 points. The result means that it is still a case of all to play for; Ewell still have a chance to crown what has been a highly successful campaign with some silverware.