Preview:
 
After earning a hard fought point against Worcester Park last week, Ewell’s fourth away game on the trot meant a first competitive fixture against the hosts.
 
The Match:
 

18

CHANCE

N. Williams heads over following a Ewell corner.

28

CHANCE

Chipperton’s jinking run into the penalty area results in him squaring to Allen, whose subsequent effort is blocked 6 yards from goal.

34

CHANCE

Ransom’s corner is diverted goal wards by Chipperton, but his header is saved. 

38

GOAL

Clancy. Assist: Ransom. Clancy finally breaks the deadlock for a frustrated Ewell after smashing home from 10 yards as the hosts fail to deal with Ransom’s set piece.

42

NEAR MISS

Heptonstall is called into action and his timely intervention gets Ewell out of a tricky situation.  

HALF TIME – Old Boys Clapham Reserves 0 AFC Ewell 1

52

CHANCE

Half time substitutes Hitch and Hodge combine in a dangerous position but the resulting effort lacks conviction.

60

NEAR MISS

A strong palm from Heptonstall ensures that Ewell’s lead remains intact.

72

CHANCE

Hitch draws an impressive save from the home side’s keeper after turning and shooting from the edge of the area.

76

GOAL

Ewell work another glorious opening as Clancy dummies a cut back so that Hitch can apply the finishing touch, but the latter is thwarted by a last ditch tackle.

80

GOAL

Disappointment for Ewell as they are punished for slack set piece marking for a consecutive game. A.Williams and Heptonstall attempt to prevent the ball from creeping over the line but are unable to do so.

FULL TIME – Old Boys Clapham 1 vs AFC Ewell 1

 
The verdict:
 
Whilst Ewell did not suffer a defeat, their inability to build on last week’s accomplished display and ensure a return to winning ways in the league left them feeling understandably deflated. Despite not really getting going in the game, they still carved out enough openings to win the game. Fortunately for them, results elsewhere proved to be favourable and the draw might not be as costly as first feared.