Gunners started the game well and looked sharp in the first five minutes but then went down to an early goal after a poor back bass by Matt Coggins was pounced upon by the opposing forward who finished well from close range.
Gunners found themselves playing into the sun and were under pressure against the long ball tactic used by Earley HG who added a second goal from a well judged shot from 25-30 yards out which flew into the top corner.
Gunners did create a couple of chances. Paul Ali broke from midfield and played the ball to Steve Tranter whose shot was saved by the keeper. Gunners also had another effort from the edge of the box blocked.
Earley HG added a third goal from a similar long ball and chase and were worthy 3-0 leaders at half time.
In the second half, Gunners made a few tactical adjustments and started the game brightly and finally began to harry and close down their opponents.
The game was more even but Gunners found it difficult to create clear cut chances whilst Earley HG looked dangerous on the counter attack and had a few of chances to score forcing Chris to make a number of saves.
Towards the latter part of the game, Steve was sent off for retaliating against an Earley HG player who was also sent from the field of play. Unfortunately, the Earley HG Res supporters also got involved.
As play was about to resume, a number of Earley HG Reserves players ran off the field off play to confront Steve who was leaving the game. At this point, the referee decided to abandon the game.
Overall, it was a poor Gunners performance with no player earning the "Man of the Match" award and Gunners did not deserve to take any points from the game.
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