Ash Trees 4 Villains 1

[Swifty]

An emphatic victory over a Hanworth side who lost their composure in the second half but still scored the goal of the game.

 

Seeing as we hadn't played a team in the top eight this season before today, I was a bit concerned how we'd fare. No need to worry in the end. Villa had their chances, but the lads put in a superb team performance and we scored the number we should have done against Farnham.

 

A beautifully threaded pass by Bayley allowed Samad to give us a 35th minute lead with an assured finish, and any lingering nerves were settled when Villa gave away the first of Bitz's converted penalties barely a minute after the break. By the time Bitz netted his second in the 71st, our visitors had sadly lived up to their nickname with their manager sent from the dugout and a sub given a second yellow for abusive language, plus several others picking up rash cards during the half. 

 

In fairness, Villa scored a great team goal, lashed into the top far corner by Jesse Atiase in the 82nd, but we made use of the extra man as Villa tired a little near the end and sub Scott Elgar deftly passed the ball high into the far corner four minutes from time.

 

Difficult to pick a man of the match, though Bayley probably had a good shout. Fine tactical play by the Guru to bring Weighty back in for this game, and he didn't disappoint. When you consider Hanworth had only conceded one goal in the league before today, that speaks volumes for our lads.

 

PS - Can we please update the sponsorship page of our programme? Harry Driver's got himself a brilliant sponsor!