Earley Gunners overcame GWRSA in a close fought match. GWRSA were fully committed to the game and made life difficult for Gunners.
Gunners did manage to take the lead through Kevin Rapley but GWRSA equalised when a long throw was bundled into the net. The half time score was an even 1-1.
The second half saw Gunners have a bit more possession and a second goal was added through Ian Thornhill after he latched onto a through ball and slipped this past the keeper.
GWRSA found it difficult to create scoring opportunities from free play but did look dangerous at corners or from long throws.
However, Gunners added a third goal to ease the pressure. A well worked move saw Kevin Rapley play the ball to Ian Thornhill who dummied the ball and let it roll to Paul Clark who slotted it home.
GWRSA gave Gunners a late scare when they added a second but Gunners managed to hold out to earn the win.
Paul Clark was Gunners "Man of the Match" for an impressive midfield display.
Match Facts
MOM : P Clark
Goals : K Rapley (1), P Clark (1), I Thornhill (1)
Team : (GK) J Willis, (RB) C Price, (CB) Pa Ali, (CB) S Kearns, (LB) T Poacher, (RM) L Holdway, (CM) D Owen, (CM) P Clark, (LM) D Fry, (F) K Rapley, (F) I Thornhill, (Sub) N Burrows, P Byrne, J Weller
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