25/10/14 – Old Whitgiftians 2 – AFC Ewell 3 – Junior County Cup
Preview:
Keen to avoid a second premature cup exit inside within a month, an injury ravaged Ewell team faced an unknown quantity in the second round of the County Cup, having picked up a bye in the first round.
 
The Match:

18

GOAL

Despite   starting relatively well, Ewell concede the opener after they fail to clear   the danger.  

26

GOAL

Things go from   bad to worse as Whitgiftians double their lead and leave Ewell on the ropes.

32

CHANCE

A Chipperton   free lick narrowly evades a telling touch and drifts just wide.

38

CHANCE

Bullock   steers a header towards goal from a hanging cross, but his effort is cleared   off the line by a retreating Whitgiftians defender.

42

GOAL

Bullock –   Assist: Williams N. Westnott’s shot from the edge of the box results in some   penalty area pinball and Bullock slams the ball into the top corner from   close range.

HALF TIME – Old Whitgiftians 2 – AFC Ewell 1

60

CHANCE

Bullock is   taken out by the keeper and a penalty is awarded. Bullock steps up and his   effort is repelled and subsequently cleared.

67

GOAL

Keogh –   Assist: Clancy. Ewell deservedly restore parity when Keogh is presented with   a tap-in after Clancy’s drive is saved.  

75

GOAL

Keogh –   Assist: Chipperton. The turnaround is completed when Keogh races through and   calmly curls the ball past the keeper.

80

CHANCE

Williams N.   has an opportunity but glances a back post header wide.

85

CHANCE

Clancy heads   over from 5 yards, sparking a nervy final few minutes.

FULL TIME – Old Whitgiftians 2  – AFC Ewell 3

 
The verdict:
Given that Ewell could only field a 6-a-side team on Sunday morning, a patched up side secured a thoroughly impressive victory that was made all the more impressive by the fact they were forced to overcome early adversity and successfully overturned a 2-0 deficit. Resolute defending in the latter stages meant that they avoided a nervy period of extra time and the lottery of penalties, ensuring that they remain in the draw for the third round.