15/10/16 –– AFC Ewell 2 vs West Fulham 4 (AET) – League Senior Cup
 
Preview:
 
Ewell played host to Intermediate Division One’s West Fulham in their first cup game of the new season. With both teams riding high in their respective leagues, a competitive encounter was surely on the cards.
 
The Match:
 

12

GOAL

Slack set piece defending sees Ewell fall behind in the early stages.

19

CHANCE

Clancy bursts through the West Fulham backline and rounds the keeper, but his attempted pass is intercepted and hosts squander a perfect opportunity to draw level.

22

GOAL

Ewell’s affair with the League Cup appears destined to be a brief one. Their visitors double the lead following a string of Ewell errors.

35

BOOKING

Clancy. The first of several yellow cards for dissent.

HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 0 vs West Fulham 2

65

BOOKING

Chipperton. Ewell’s frustrations continue to boil over as Chipperton is cautioned.  

70

BOOKING

Bullock. The caution count climbs as Bullock enters the book.

78

GOAL

Taylor. Assist: Ahmad. Ewell’s dramatically improved second half showing yields a deserved goal, as Taylor plants Ahmad’s inswinging corner into the back of the net to spark hopes of a revival.

89

RED CARD

With Ewell turning the screw, West Fulham are reduced to 10 men following 2 consecution yellows for dissent.  

90

GOAL

Clancy. Assist: Taylor. West Fulham are unable to deal with Ewell’s aerial bombardment and Clancy pounces on a second ball and smashes the ball into the roof of the net to tee up extra time.

FULL TIME –AFC Ewell 2 vs West Fulham 2

96

GOAL

Ewell fall behind after a swift West Fulham break.  

100

BOOKING

Stingemore. Stingemore becomes Ewell’s fourth player to receive a booking.

HALF TIME ET – AFC Ewell 2 vs West Fulham 3

113

RED CARD

Chipperton. Chipperton becomes Ewell first recipient of a dismissal in over 120 games.

117

GOAL

A fatigued and despondent Ewell are caught on the counter as West Fulham secure their progression.

FULL TIME AET –AFC Ewell 2 vs West Fulham 4

 
The verdict:
 
A poor opening 45 minutes left Ewell wondering if they were going to on the receiving end of a cup humbling. Nevertheless, they rallied and demonstrated great spirit to rescue the game and take their opponents into extra time. A creditable achievement for a squad that had been ravaged by injuries and lack of availability.