Preview:
 
The eagerly awaited clash between first and second had finally arrived and Ewell would have an opportunity to stretch their lead at the top with a positive result.
 
The Match:
 

18

GOAL

Ahmad. After making a terrific start, Ewell take the lead courtesy of the inevitable goal scorer. Having been wiped out at any opportunity, it was somewhat fitting that Ahmad picked himself up after being scythed and steered a well placed free-kick beyond the AMY keeper.

20

BOOKING

A crude challenge on Ahmad results in a yellow card for an AMY defender.

30

CHANCE

Another excellent passing move results in Stingemore being released into space. After steadying himself and producing a lobbed finish, Ewell look on in anguish as his effort drifts marginally wide.    

HALF TIME – AMY 0  - AFC Ewell 1

64

CHANCE

Clancy bursts through the hosts’ backline and cuts the ball back to Ahmad, whose low effort is well saved.

70

CHANCE

Chipperton guides Ahmad’s in-swinging corner goalwards but Ewell are thwarted by another smart save.

72

RED CARD

A key point in the game as an AMY defender is dismissed after one too many fouls.

76

CHANCE

Hitch gets up fractionally too early and steers a header over the crossbar.

80

NEAR MISS

Ransom is called into meaningful action for this first time in the game as he palms away a fiercely struck effort from the edge of the box.

86

BOOKING

Ahmad collects a late booking for kicking the ball away.

90

NEAR MISS

A last-gasp penalty appeal falls on deaf ears as Ewell successfully navigate a tricky last few minutes.

FULL TIME – AMY 0 - AFC Ewell 1

 
The verdict:
 
Ewell produced arguably their best display of the season in their most significant one so far in overcoming their title rivals in a competitive affair. A miserly defensive display limited AMY to pot shots from range, whilst the visitors looked dangerous every time they ventured into AMY territory.