Preview:
 
Ewell were looking to bounce back with a win after their unbeaten home run came to an end after a below par display last time out.
 
The Match:
 

20

GOAL

Chipperton. A handball in the box provides Ewell with an opportunity to take the lead from the spot. Chipperton converts the resulting penalty.

32

GOAL

Chipperton. Assist: Clancy. Clancy is on the receiving end of a clear shove and for the second time in quick succession Ewell are awarded a penalty. Chipperton steps up again and doubles Ewell’s lead.

38

CHANCE

Ransom makes an initial save and Chipperton is on hand to clear the follow up from off the line.

HALF TIME – AC Malden 0  - AFC Ewell 2

66

GOAL

 Ewell’s deficit is halved as a cross from a freekick evades a couple of heads before nestling into the corner.  

70

CHANCE

Clancy surges through the hosts’ backline before blazing an effort over the bar.

74

NEAR MISS

Harley manages to get a head on a well struck volley that diverts the ball onto the crossbar.

83

GOAL

In what feels like another instance of déjà vu, Ewell capitulate and squander another 2 goal lead. A long throw into the box is flicked on and Chipperton inadvertently guides it into the far corner.

88

GOAL

Chipperton. Chipperton makes amends for the own goal and seals his hat trick as he guides a freekick around the wall and into the bottom corner to restore Ewell’s lead.

FULL TIME – AC Malden 2 AFC Ewell 3

 
The verdict:
 
Ewell secured a vital 3 points in a game that fell into the ‘must win’ category following a disappointing string of league results in the last month or so. Despite suffering the disappointment of being pegged back from a seemingly commanding position, they continued to look for a winner and were duly rewarded in the dying stages.