Friday, January 30, 2004

Earley Gunners vs AFC Twyford 3 - 1

Match Report

Gunners earned three points after a strong second half performance against AFC Twyford.

It was even first half with very few chances being created by either team and the teams went in at the break at 0 - 0.

Gunners did feel they should have had a first half penalty when Phil Norton was brought down in the box, but the referee was not convinced.

In the second half, AFC Twyford made the brighter start and Gunners looked asleep for the first ten minutes. AFC Twyford took full advantage by scoring in the first few minutes to give them a slender lead.

However, Gunners seemed to get more involved in the game and were unlucky when Steve hit the bar and then Jide's shot was blocked. Gunners did level the score after Steve Tranter received the ball 25 yards out and hit a sweet shot into the top right hand corner of the goal.
A short while later Gunners made it 2-1 when they were awarded a penalty which Bill Maslin converted.


AFC Twyford went all out for an equaliser and their keeper made at least three appearances in the Gunners box.

However, Gunners managed to hit them on the break with the keeper exposed and Jide Alafaitayo made the game safe with a third goal in the dying minutes.

The final score was a good 3-1 win, Jide was Gunners "Man of the Match

Match Facts

MOM : J Alaifayato

Goals : J Alaifayato (1), S Tranter (1), B Maslin (1)

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