Gunners battled their way to a 2-0 win against Thames Valley Conservancy in the Cup.
The first half was tight with both sides struggling to create a free shot on goal. Thames Valley had a good ten minute spell where they forced a series of corners but Gunners defended these well.
Gunners were also forced to defend a number of long balls but rose to the challenge and defended these effectively.
At the other end of the field Gunners created few clean cut chances meaning the half time score was 0-0.
Very early in the second half Bill Maslin had an opportunity to open the scoring when he had a free run on goal but he put the ball wide.
Chances were again few and far between for both sides apart from a few wayward shots from distance (Steve, Paul).
Midway through the second half Thames Valley had a great chance to take the lead when a cross was floated over Duncan right into their forwards path but he appeared to hesitate and missed a tap in from half a yard!
As the game went on Gunners started to create some more pressure and forced a couple of goal mouth scrambles which were eventually cleared. Gunners also came close with a chance from a corner which was cleared off the line.
With a few minutes left the game was heading towards extra time when Steve Tranter intercepted a loose pass headed straight for goal and scored with a powerful shot.
Thames Valley were forced to push forward in search of an equaliser and were punished when a poor backpass was chased down by Bill and tapped home from close range.
The final score was a 2-0 win and Gunners progress to the next round of the cup. Gunners "Man of the Match" was Paul Marten for a solid game in defence.
Finally, thanks to both the referee and opposition for a hard fought but clean game.
Oh and Matt Rees fell flat on his face taking a thrown on!
Match Facts
MOM : P Marten
Goals : S Tranter (1), B Maslin (1)
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