Gunners lost their first game of the season to Wokingham and Emmbrook.
Gunners did not have the best of starts when a number of late withdrawals from the squad meant Gunners were severely short of numbers although a couple of last minute appearances meant Gunners (just) managed to field 11 men.
The game was fairly even for the first ten minutes but then Wokingham began to break more effectively and had more possession. They took the lead when they scored with a short range header which looked well off-side but Gunners did not have a linesman to view the decision.
Gunners closest chance came when Dave Owen played a one-two and his shot hit the post. Dave then picked up an injury and was replaced by Duncan.
Wokingham then doubled their lead before half time with a shot from inside the box.
In the second half Gunners got themselves back into the game when Peter Ali was fouled in the box and Paul Stout converted the penalty.
However, Wokingham then added two more goals. The first was a shot from outside the box which took a deflection of Carl as he tried to block the shot which looped over the keeper.
The second was a long range effort from the left wing which sailed into the top corner.
Gunners did pull a goal back when Ian volleyed the ball in from the edge of the box. Paul Ali also came close when his header hit the cross bar, however Gunners found it difficult to create many chances after that and the game was looking beyond Gunners reach.
The final score was a 4-2 defeat. Despite Gunners having a depleted team, they did not play enough football and the team lacked the effort and desire which had been evident the past couple of weeks
Match Facts
Goals : P Stout (1), I Peer (1)
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