Preview:
 
Ewell were ordered to replay this fixture following their victory earlier in the season. With Ewell 3-1 up and some 10 minutes to play, the referee decided to end the game prematurely. Frustratingly, this meant that, through no fault of their own, Ewell were presented with a potential banana skin they could have done without.  
 
The Match:
 

10

NEAR MISS

After a fortuitous break, the away side’s striker looks set to apply a simple finish but William’s makes a timely intervention and scrambles the ball clear.

16

NEAR MISS

Ewell are not at the races and Heptonstall’s crucial and brave double save keeps them in the game.  

26

GOAL

Chipperton. Assist: Clancy. In a repeat of last week, Clancy wins a spot kick and Chipperton dispatches the resulting penalty to give Ewell an undeserved lead.   

35

CHANCE

Allen shifts the ball onto his left foot and steers an effort towards goal, unfortunately it drops the wrong side of the post.  

HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 1 vs Crescent Rovers ‘A’ 0

58

CHANCE

Bullock finds himself in space but fires a half volley wide of the mark.     

65

BOOKING

A crude challenge results in the first caution of the game for the away side.  

75

CHANCE

An intricate team move results in a delicate chip from Coombe that sails narrowly over the crossbar.

80

RED CARD

The visitors are reduced to 10 men after a foul a verbal tirade leads to the referee brandishing the red card. A further 2 bookings follow in quick succession.

82

CHANCE

Allen’s pace enables him to burst into a dangerous positon. He cuts back inside and fires his effort well over the crossbar.

88

RED CARD

A second bookable offence means Crescent Rovers are reduced to 9 men.

FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 3 vs Crescent Rovers ‘A’ 1

 
The verdict:
 
Ewell’s impressive run continued with an eighth consecutive victory and they ensured that they did not suffer from the refereeing error that necessitated the game being replayed. A cup quarter awaits next week, with success in 3 competitions still a possibility.