Preview:
A visit to the division’s bottom side awaited Ewell, one week before a huge cup semi-final. After producing arguably their best performance of the season last week, Ewell could go into the game with confidence and a sense of expectation, although they would still need to perform on the day.
The Match:
5
CHANCE
Clancy beats the keeper to the ball but steers his effort just wide of the gaping net.
18
GOAL
Hodge. Assist: Bullock. Hodge gets a run on his marker and steers Bullock’s delivery into the back of the net.
24
RED CARD
A head-butt on Clancy sees the home side reduced to 10 men.
28
GOAL
Clancy. Assist: Allen. Clancy capitalises on some static defending and ghosts in to extend Ewell’s lead.
HALF TIME – Ewell Conquerors 0 - AFC Ewell 2
53
CHANCE
Chipperton hits the cross bar with a header.
58
GOAL
Clancy. Assist: Bullock. Clancy puts the game beyond doubt as he taps home from close range after being teed up by Bullock.
70
CHANCE
Hodge passes up an opportunity to grab his second, as he places his effort wide after calmly sizing up the goal.
89
GOAL
Chipperton. Assist: Harley. Strong build up play involving Webster enables Harley to slide the ball across the 6 yard box for Chipperton to prod in at the back post.
FULL TIME –– Ewell Conquerors 0 vs AFC Ewell 4
The verdict:
Ewell managed to do enough on the day without ever really getting into full flow. They created enough opportunities in the game on what proved to be a difficult surface, whilst the home side rarely threatened to get into advanced areas. Nevertheless, a third clean sheet in a row coupled with three more points means it is difficult to be too downhearted.