Preview:
Ewell hosted champions elect Frenches for their final game of the 2017/18 season.
The Match:
18
NEAR MISS
Frenches almost take an early lead as a volleyed effort smashes the crossbar.
22
CHANCE
Crawford’s thunderous left-footed strike from range is tipped onto the bar, denying a worthy contender for goal of the season.
29
CHANCE
Chipperton picks out Tanous with a raking pass and the frontman surges towards goal, steadies himself and narrowly sends the ball wide of the post.
27
NEAR MISS
Ransom is called into action and is forced into making a save to keep the scores level.
HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 0 vs Frenches 0
65
GOAL
Victor. Assist: Inglis. Inglis sets Victor free down the right flank and the striker expertly volleys the bouncing ball into the far corner from the edge of the box.
70
CHANCE
Victor flicks on a long throw in and the bouncing ball is inexplicably missed by Tanous, who was primed to pounce on the edge of the six yard box.
75
CHANCE
Clancy draws a foul in the penalty area but Chipperton places the resulting spot kick
80
GOAL
Ransom does well to parry a well-driven effort but the onrushing attack gobbles up the rebound to equalise.
FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 1 vs Frenches 1
Whilst they were unable to claim the final day victory they desired, Ewell produced a spirited display against a side who had won the title at a canter. The solidarity and strength displayed in an emotionally challenging April should stand them in good stead for next season.