Preview:
Since securing a draw in the reverse fixture a few weeks ago, Worcester Park have embarked upon a downward slide and a reshuffling of the pack which resulted in their ‘B’ team being disbanded. The hosts were hoping to finally break the hoodoo and get one over on their rivals at the fifth time of asking.
The Match:
7
CHANCE
Ewell work a shooting opportunity around the edge of the area but Bullock’s effort sails wide.
15
CHANCE
Clancy dances through the backline of the visitors but shoots instead of squaring from an impossible angle.
20
BOOKING
Davies. The Welshman, despite winning the ball, enters the book after a lunging tackle.
30
NEAR MISS
A wind-assisted drop kick leaves Ewell a little exposed at the back but Heptonstall intervenes and clears the danger.
40
CHANCE
Harley and Hodge combine in a dangerous area but the former attempts to square the ball to the latter when the shot was on.
HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 0 vs Worcester Park ‘A’ 0
48
NEAR MISS
The visitors start the half brightly and Heptonstall produces a fine point-blank save in order kept them at bay.
58
GOAL
Harley. Assist: N.Williams. The ball breaks to Williams following a free-kick and his goal bound effort is poked in by Harley to finally put Ewell ahead.
64
GOAL
Hitch. Assist: Harley. Hitch produces a measured finish after he calmly convents his chance after some unselfish work from Harley.
66
GOAL
Chipperton. Assist: Hitch. Ewell put themselves in a commanding position as Chipperton, having spotted the keeper off his line, produces an inch-perfect left-footed chip that nestles into the far corner.
70
GOAL
Harley. Assist: Keogh. Another fine team goal results in a fourth for Ewell. Keogh drives down the left flank and delivers an inviting cross for Harley to nudge in.
84
GOAL
Harley. Assist: Hitch. Hitch is bundled over in the box and Harley confidently converts the spot kick.
FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 5 vs Worcester Park ‘A’ 0
The verdict:
With a week off scheduled next weekend, Ewell ensured that November was a lucrative month for them by clocking up 4 wins on the bounce. After enduring a difficult and frustrating 45 minutes, Ewell rallied in the second half and demonstrated the ruthlessness that was missing earlier on in the game.