Preview:
After serving up two epic encounters that both resulted in nervy shoot-outs last season, AFC Ewell’s third home game on the bounce would certainly be a tough one.
The Match:
14
CHANCE
Ransom stings the palms of the away side’s keeper from range following neat build up.
34
GOAL
Ewell go behind after conceding from a set piece.
40
GOAL
Hodge. Assist: Clancy. Hodge makes an instant impact following his introduction as a late second half substitute. Ewell slice through the Chessington KC backline with their first meaningful attack and Clancy unselfishly tees up Hodge for Ewell’s equaliser.
HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 1 vs – Chessington KC Reserves 1
72
GOAL
Clancy. Assist: Langridge. Clancy puts Ewell ahead after unleashing a left footed rocket that soared into the top corner.
78
NEAR MISS
Heptonstall denies Chessington late on with a fine reaction save.
84
NEAR MISS
N. Williams puts in a vital last gasp block to thwart the away side’s late push for an equaliser.
FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 2 vs Chessington KC Reserves 1
The verdict:
Once again, Ewell demonstrated great resilience in the face of adversity and overcame a Chessington side who finished league runners up last time around. Two fines goals and dogged defensive work helped to ensure that Ewell sealed another home win, and thus a return of 7 points from the 3 games played.