Gunners lost their first home game of the season to RAS Rovers after a poor display.
The pitch conditions at Chalfont weren't ideal with a hard bouncy surface which made it difficult for both teams to control and pass the ball.
The first half was fairly even with Gunners having a couple of close chances through a free kick from Dave Owen and Matt Rees but it was RAS Rovers who took the lead when a long throw was flicked over the keeper and defenders into the back of the net.
In the second half Gunners had the benefit of the slope and began to dominate possession.
Gunners had difficulty in getting the ball on the ground and were initially limited to a few half chances.
Midway through the second half Gunners scrambled an equaliser when Carlton Dicksons attempted header on goal fell into Jide Alafiatayo's path who finished from close range.
Gunners played the majority of the second half in the oppositions half but again failed to play any neat passing football and relied on the long balls to chase.
RAS had been limited to the occasional counter attack but broke away in the last minute to earn a corner and then scored from a close range header in the last minute of the game to earn a 2-1 win.
Despite a poor performance, Gunners should have got something out of the game. However, a failure to really get the ball on the deck and play any sort of passing and a lack of concentration at the end cost them the game.
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Goal : J Alaifayato (1)
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