Preview:
 
A strong 14 man squad took to the road ahead of Ewell’s second consecutive away trip. For the first time this season, the inevitable dilemma of squad selection manifested, and Ewell hoped to reap the rewards of the substantially increased competition for places.
 
The Match:
 

14

GOAL

Wilkes. Assist: Chipperton. After a shaky start, Ewell take an early lead after Wilkes’ rasping effort from range arrows into the corner.

24

NEAR MISS

The hosts are handed a reprieve after Williams concedes a penalty. Whilst Ransom dives the right way once again, his efforts are in vain as the attempt sails wide of his post.  

30

CHANCE

Kingshott almost doubles Ewell’s lead as the ball breaks to him in the box.  

36

CHANCE

Stingemore’s jinking run and teasing cross almost yield another goal for the visitors, although they are thwarted by a goal line intervention.

39

GOAL

Ahmad. Assist: Hitch. Hitch is scythed down from behind in the penalty area and Ahmad duly converts the spot kick.    

HALF TIME – Crescent Rovers  0  - AFC Ewell 2

55

NEAR MISS

Kingshott’s fine intervention helps to keep Ewell’s healthy lead intact.

66

GOAL

Ewell invite the hosts back into the game after their striker is gifted space in the box to head home from close range.

70

CHANCE

Chipperton is a toenail’s width away from diverting Stingemore’s driven cross goal wards after another purposeful foray into enemy territory.   

81

GOAL

Stingemore. Assist: Ahmad. Stingemore’s industry is finally rewarded after he restores Ewell’s two goal cushion after he smashes a left footed effort high into the net following Ahmad’s delicately weighted through ball.  

88

GOAL

Ewell endure a nervy end to proceedings after switching off at a corner.

FULL TIME – Crescent Rovers 2 - AFC Ewell 3

 
The verdict:
 
Three straight away wins ensure that Ewell continue to set the pace at the summit of Intermediate Division 2. However, after securing a hard fought win, they will test themselves against Intermediate Division 1’s West Fulham in their first taste of cup action next week.