Gunners were second best to Whitley Tavern who earned a clear victory which keeps them on course for the league title.
Gunners started the game under pressure and conceded a goal from a corner which was not cleared and then headed in from close range and Whitley soon added a second from another set piece.
The team struggled to play any real passing football and failed to get any sort of grip on the game.
Whitley added a further goal from another set piece to give them a comfortable lead at half time.
In the second half, Gunners started to defend more resolutely but could not create much offensive pressure. The Gunners midfield looked tired compared to their opponents who looked more lively.
Whitley added a further goal when a shot travelled through a mass of bodies into the goal from another set piece.
Paul Marten then made a memorable substitute appearance after turning up late, he came on, fouled an opponent and was booked and then had to go off with an injury from the same incident.. total appearance time less than 5 minutes!
Whitley added a further goal to seal the win, but Gunners did create some late pressure and could have scored when Iain Peer was awarded a penalty but he put this wide of the post.
However, Gunners did get onto the score sheet when Peter Ali finished from a tight angle after making a late appearance.
The final score was an easy 5 - 1 win to Whitley.
Gunners failed to get a grip of the game and the passing and ball control was well below standard on the day, the team also failed to defend any crosses into the box which gave Whitley some easy opportunities to score.
Gunners "Man of the Match" was Paul Stout for being one of the few players to give a 100% effort.
Match Facts
MOM : P Stout
Goal : Pe Ali (1)
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