Preview:
 
Ewell hosted Claygate under the lights at Banstead for this midweek clash. The home side were looking to put in a performance for the injured Keogh, following his serious injury at the weekend.
 
The Match:
 

12

CHANCE

A delicious free-kick from Bullock narrowly avoids a telling touch and drifts narrowly wide of the far post.

26

GOAL

Hodge. Assist: Bullock runs on to a through-ball and his effort is parried into Hodge’s path. The latter keeps his cool and drives an effort towards goal that beats the retreating defender.

30

CHANCE

Tanous is put in the clear but is denied by the onrushing keeper.

36

CHANCE

Good feet from Victor sees him beat his defended, although his shot is fired wide of the target.

HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 1 vs Claygate 0

55

CHANCE

Ewell string together a fantastic spell of slick passing which involves a number of neat interplays before Hodge is freed. Unfortunately his effort is smothered and a potential G.O.T.S. contender fails to come to fruition.

68

CHANCE

Ewell’s search for an equaliser continues as Tanous’ effort from the edge of the box cannons back off the post.

74

NEAR MISS

After playing the role of bystander for much of the game, Ransom watches a potentially dangerous opening peter out as he watches a header sail over the bar.

FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 1 vs  Claygate 0

Sporting their “For You CK” tops both before and after the game, the home side put in the perfect performance that embodied the commitment and dedication that would have brought a smile to their teammate. Every player put more into each tackle and found that extra few inches in aerial duals as they nullified a resurgent Claygate Casuals and preserved their impressive home form at Banstead Athletic.