Gunners lost in the first round of the Berks & Bucks Junior Trophy to fellow Div 3 East side Woodley Hammers Res.
Gunners started the game very poorly and Woodley Hammers Res dominated early possession. They took the lead when an inswinging corner was headed in by Neil Oldcorn who was attempting to clear the ball away. During the first twenty minutes Gunners were not in the game at all.
However, Gunners began to show fighting spirit and Lee Bonnici in particular was battling well in the first half. Gradually, the game become a little more even and Gunners had a chance to equalise when Paul Ali broke clear but his attempted lob went wide of the post
The half time score was 1-0 to Woodley. In the second half, the game followed the same pattern of Woodley having more possession but creating few chances whilst Gunners forced a few more chances when they decided to press their opponents.
Unfortunately, Woodley added a second goal from a corner with the unlucky Neil Oldcorn heading the ball in to his own goal again.
However, Gunners struck back when Matt Rees finished from close range after Marcus Randles had flicked the ball to him from a corner situation.
This gave Gunners some hope and they nearly equalised when Dave Owen hit the bar from a chance.
However, Gunners could not find the breakthrough and Woodley ended up winners.
Gunners "Man of the Match" was Lee Bonnici.
Match Facts
MOM : L Bonnici
Goals : M Rees (1)
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