Earley Gunners earned their first points of the season with a close 3-2 victory over Arborfield Res.
It was a fairly even first half with Gunners having more possession but not dominating the game. Unfortunately, the defence looked fragile on a couple of occasions especially when the opposition played the long ball.
Arborfield Res took the lead in the first half but Gunners equalised when Gareth Akers set up Paul Clark for a close range shot.
An even first half saw both teams going into the break a goal a piece.
Gunners had plenty of possession in the second half and were virtually camped in the oppositions half for the first 15-20 minutes of the second half but could not quite create a clear enough opening to score a goal.
The team wasted several opportunities to take the lead until Leon Spyrou scored with a fantastic strike from 30 yards out which flew into the top left hand corner of the goal.
Arborfield Res then caught Gunners cold and immediately hit back with an equaliser but Gunners managed to take the lead again when Sean Kearns rose at the far post from a corner to head the ball home.
Gunners then dug in and held out for the last 10 minutes to earn their first win of the season.
Nick Burrows was Gunners "Man of the Match" for a solid display at right back.
Match Facts
MOM : N Burrows
Goals : S Kearns (1), P Clark (1), L Spyrou (1)
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