Preview:
Having reached the Third Round, Ewell had already entered unchartered territory before a ball had even been kicked, following a few forgettable excursions in the County Cup during recent seasons. However, after taking on all-comers and emerging victorious over the course of the 5 weeks, Ewell headed into the game with confidence and self belief.
The Match:
8
GOAL
Clancy – Assist: Chipperton. Ewell make a lightning start to the game as Chipperton’s through ball allows Clancy to round the keeper and tap in from close range.
14
GOAL
N. Williams – Assist: Chipperton. Ewell double their lead as an in-swinging corner is planted on the towering N. Williams’ head.
32
GOAL
Clancy. After a couple of well worked team goals, Clancy extends Ewell’s lead with a brilliant solo effort. After collecting the ball 4 yards from goal and driving at the retreating Westend defenders, he strokes a measured shot into the bottom corner with the outside of his right foot.
HALF TIME – AFC Westend 0 – AFC Ewell 3
58
GOAL
Clancy – Assist: Stevens. Clancy seals his hat-trick after being slipped through by Stevens, putting a halt to the home side’s bright start to the second half.
69
GOAL
Keogh – Assist: Clancy. Keogh grabs a deserved goal after a tireless performance leading the line, as the ball fortuitously lands at his feet to stab home from 6 yards.
74
NEAR MISS
Ewell’s clean sheet is just about kept intact after a free header at the back post is unceremoniously hacked off the line.
78
GOAL
Clancy – Assist: Stevens. Clancy dispatches a penalty after Stevens is felled in the box.
85
CHANCE
Bullock is played through but his effort narrowly drifts wide after rounding the goalkeeper.
FULL TIME – AFC Westend 0 – AFC Ewell 6
The verdict:
You could be forgiven for thinking that Ewell’s 6 – 0 triumph was a walk in the park, yet the score line does not tell the whole story. However, the score line does reflect the clinical streak that Ewell displayed on the day, which, added to their highly professional team performance, meant that the players went home happy in the knowledge that they had booked their place in the next round.