Preview:
 
A rather threadbare Ewell squad were tasked with booking a place in the final 16 of the competition. They were set to face a Crescent Rovers side who provided a stern test when the sides met earlier on in the season.
 
The Match:
 

20

CHANCE

Bullock smashes the crossbar after the ball had broken kindly for Ewell.  

28

CHANCE

Patient Ewell build up results in Clancy getting to the by-line and picking out the onrushing Hodge, whose shot is then blocked.

HALF TIME – Crescent Rovers 0 - AFC Ewell 0

54

GOAL

Bullock. Assist: Keogh. Bullock unleashes a well struck effort from range which proves too hot to handle for the home side’s keeper.  

60

GOAL

Keogh. Assist: Hitch. Hitch evades a series of attempted tackles before unselfishly squaring for Keogh, who has the simplest of finishes in order to double Ewell’s lead.

72

GOAL

For the second week running, Ewell squander a potential clean sheet despite hardly being troubled throughout the game. This time they fail to adequately clear a long throw and the ball is smashed home from close range to half their lead.

78

GOAL

Chipperton. Assist: Clancy. A searing Clancy burst is inevitably ended with a lunging tackle. In Ahmad’s absence, Chipperton dispatches the resulting penalty.

84

GOAL

Hitch. Hitch’s effort and endeavour is rewarded as he robs a Crescent Rovers defender and converts from an acute angle.

FULL TIME – Crescent Rovers 1 - AFC Ewell 4

 
The verdict:
 
It was a case of job done for Ewell in a game that saw them emerge victorious even though they weren’t at their best. Their reward for their victory? A mouth-watering last 16 tie with AMY FC awaits them in the New Year.