Gunners managed to avoid a third defeat in a row with a 1-1 draw against Chalfont.
Gunners started the game brightly and had two glorious chances to open the scoring through Mike Olivier and Steve Smith who had a clear shot on goal.
Chalfont started to assert themselves and the game was more even. Chalfont took the lead early in the first half when a corner was not cleared and they flicked the ball in from close range.
However, Gunners battled back and Peter Ali (battling a groin strain and forced to stand up front) managed to equalise when the slotted the ball home from close range. He nearly made it two with a close range effort.
Gunners were looking more dominant with Lee Gallagher putting in some great deliveries. Gunners also created some chances when Chalfont gave away possession. However, Gunners lacked that bit of composure to turn good play into goals.
The half time score was 1-1.
Chalfont came out the blocks in the second half an immediately put Gunners under pressure. Chalfont had several corners in a row and Gunners did well to defend the first ball (an improvement over last week) but should have dealt with the loose ball and pushed out more quickly.
It was fair to say that Chalfont dominated possession in the second half and had three really good chances to score but their close range finishing was poor. They also tried to overplay the ball on the edge of Gunners box and a combination of the defence and midfield managed to defend the ball.
Gunners had a few opportunities on the break through Marcus and Steve and the Chalfont keeper had to pull off a good save from one of Steve's shots. Gunners also had a number of corners and amazingly managed to play 4 corners in a row straight out of play.
Gunners should have had a penalty when Steve managed to get goal side of his marker in the box who was all over him but the penalty was not awarded.
The final score was a 1-1 draw and Gunners first point of the season. Gunners "Man of the Match" was Marcus Randles.
Match Facts
MOM : M Randles
Goal : Pe Ali (1)
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