Preview:
 
Ewell returned to domestic action following their cup heartbreak of the previous week. Fellow high flyers TFT South West were their opponents in this top of the table encounter.
 
The Match:
 

6

NEAR MISS

Ewell almost fall behind after making a tentative start to the game, as a TFT winger’s effort clips the post and lands into the grateful Ransom’s arms.

22

CHANCE

Having weathered an early storm, Ewell launch an almost perfect counter attack as Ahmad springs the offside trap and narrowly places his effort the wrong side of the post.

32

CHANCE

Chipperton’s glancing header from Ahmad’s set piece is hacked away off the line.

38

CHANCE

Set pieces appear to be the most likely way into the game for the home team, as this time it is Clancy who comes close to opening the scoring.

HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 0 vs TFT South West 0

60

BOOKING

Clancy. Clancy picks up a yellow after committing one too many fouls.   

64

CHANCE

A thumping back post header from a corner sees the ball enter the back of the net for the first time in the game, but Ewell’s joy is shortlived as it is immediately ruled out for a foul in the build-up.

78

GOAL

Hitch. Assist: Ahmad. Having soaked up everything the visitors had to throw at them, Ewell’s potency on the break finally told as Ahmad’s run and cross enables Hitch to bundle the ball in at the near post.

80

BOOKING

Bullock. After impressing at full back, Bullock’s cynical trip on the edge of the box results in a card.

FULL TIME –AFC Ewell 1 vs TFT South West 0

 
The verdict:
 
In what was billed as an early season heavyweight clash, Ewell triumphed after producing a determined and resolute performance. Whilst they were perhaps not at their best in the early stages, they managed to ride out the storm and claim three precious points.