Preview:
 
A quarter final spot was up for grabs this afternoon as Ewell hosted Oxted & District Reserves at Nescot. With two fixtures remaining before the Christmas break, ensuring cup progression would constitute a welcome early Christmas present.
 
The Match:
 

14

GOAL

Harley. Assist: Clancy. Harley produces an instinctive left-footed finish from the edge of the box that sails into the corner.

24

CHANCE

Keogh surges towards goal and is thwarted by a smart stop from the opposition keeper.  

37

GOAL

Hitch. Assist: Da Cunha. An unmarked Hitch is on hand at the back post to head home Da Cunha’s out-swinging corner.  

HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 2 – Oxted & District Reserves 0

57

GOAL

Clancy. Assist: Keogh. An excellent team moves culminates in Clancy drilling Keogh’s cut back into the roof of the net.    

68

CHANCE

Bullock collects the ball inside the area and attempts to steady himself and shoot, but the ball is cleared before he can provide the necessary finish.

74

GOAL

Ryan-Maynard. An absolute screamer courtesy of the young defender puts the game beyond doubt. After recovering possession, Ryan-Maynard goes on a jinking run and powers an effort into the top corner with the outside of his boot.  

80

GOAL

Bullock. Assist: Da Cunha. Da Cunha plays a pinpoint lofted ball for Bullock, who traps the ball impeccably and steers the ball beyond the keeper.

FULL TIME – – AFC Ewell 5 – Oxted & District Reserves 0

 
The verdict:
 
Ewell’s polished performance meant that they overcame a potential banana-skin of a tie with relevant ease. 5 well-taken goals for the second game running in addition to a clean sheet made the victory all the more pleasing.