Preview:
 
Old rivals would lock horns once again after the sides did not meet in the 2014-15 season. With a place in the final at stake, and the possibility of final redemption, Ewell fielded a strong 15 man squad for this encounter.
 
The Match:
 

4

CHANCE

Almost the perfect start for the hosts as Hodge steers a header towards goal in an effort that appears to have crossed the line, although the ball is adjudged not to have crossed the line.

12

NEAR MISS

Heptonstall is on hand to provide a crucial double save after a swift Cheam break.

20

CHANCE

Cooper draws a save from the visitors’ keeper.

40

GOAL

Cheam take the lead after a corner is headed in from close range.

HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 0 vs Cheam Village Warriors Reserves 1

68

GOAL

Chipperton. Assist: Ransom. Ransom holds up the play and tees up Chipperton, the latter’s shot takes a deflection and squirms over the line after hitting the post.

74

CHANCE

The same two link up again but this time Chipperton misdirects the finish and the ball flashes past the post. 

78

CHANCE

Clancy forces the keeper into making a sprawling save as Ewell continue to press for a winner.

82

CHANCE

An excellent team move eventually leads to an opportunity for Ryan-Maynard, but he is thwarted by a last ditch challenge.

85

CHANCE

This time it’s N.Williams who turns away in disbelief following a fingertip save.

FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 1 vs Cheam Village Warriors Reserves 1

98

GOAL

Ewell initially clear the danger but the combination of tired legs and minds sees them fall behind once again.

100

BOOKING

Clancy is booked for dissent.

103

GOAL

Chipperton. Assist: Bullock. Chipperton heads Ewell back into the game following Bullock’s corner.

HALF TIME EXTRA TIME – AFC Ewell 2 vs Cheam Village Warriors Reserves 2

119

GOAL

Davies. Assist: Chipperton. With the prospect of penalties looking, Davies sends the Ewell players and support into raptures as he lofts the ball over the Cheam keeper and into the back of the net.

HALF TIME EXTRA TIME – AFC Ewell 3 vs Cheam Village Warriors Reserves 2

 
The verdict:
 
Ewell once again demonstrated a steel and resilience that has served them so well in the last 4 seasons. After falling behind twice, they showed great character and refused to throw in the towel. Joyous scenes followed Davies’ last gasp winner, the goal that will see Ewell compete in the Geoff Ellis Shield final for the second year running.