24/1/15 – AFC Ewell 1 – Old Rutlishians Reserves – Geoff Ellis Premier Shield
Preview:
Ewell needed to overcome their Junior Division One opponents in order to progress into the quarter final of the Geoff Ellis Premier Shield. A strong 14-man squad meant that they had every chance of doing so, yet they did suffer a goalkeeping crisis during the week until Burr stepped up to don the gloves.
 
The Match:

08

CHANCE

The ball   breaks to Bullock in the box but his close range effort squirms wide of the   post.

14

CHANCE

Harley   gallops through on goal but sends his effort wide of the post.

20

CHANCE

Chipperton   nearly opens the scoring as his free-kick sails just over the bar.

35

GOAL

Ewell   finally make the most of their early dominance. Harley’s effort is spilled by   the Rutlishians keeper and Clancy makes no mistake from close range.

HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 1 – Old Rutlishians Reserves   0

54

CHANCE

Langridge   has an opportunity from the edge of the area, but is effort is skewed off   target.  

66

CHANCE

Harley is   presented with another opportunity but his effort drifts agonisingly wide.

70

CHANCE

Harley is   unfortunate to see his well-placed left-footed strike rebound off the face of   the post.

77

NEAR MISS

Webster   heads the ball away off the line as the Old Rutlishians aerial barrage is   stepped up for the closing stages.   

FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 1 - Old Rutlishians Reserves   0

 
The verdict:
Ewell navigated a tricky tie against an extremely physical outfit who looked to move the ball forward as early as possible. Ewell deserve credit for competing for the duration of the match and ensuring that stand-in keeper Burr was rarely called upon to make a save.