Laverstock & Ford v Hamworthy United ( Sat 6th March 2010)

March 9th, 2010

Richard Jackson was the only change following the disappointing Dorset Senior Cup semi-final defeat against Gillingham Town last Tuesday, replacing name sake, Marc Jackson at full back. Manager Simon Browne obviously showing faith with the team, on what was always going to be a difficult match, bearing in mind that Laverstock & Ford had already plundered 3 points at the County Ground, and were responsible for knocking the Hammers out of the Wessex League Cup.
Rather like the midweek clash with Gillingham, the Hammers started very brightly and pinned the Home team in their own half for the first 10 minutes or so, but were unable to get that so important early goal. The Hammers were playing down the slope, on what was a very uneven pitch. Much of Hamworthy’s invention came down the left hand side, and it was plain for all to see how Richard Jackson’s absence due to suspension, hurt them in midweek. Following a cleared corner, Greg Horlock fired a fierce dipping volley just over the crossbar. The approach play was at times very precise and accurate with fine passing between Barron, Jackson, and Dancer up front, who was holding the ball up so well. It was from one of these attacks that Barron sent over a cross and Swann produced a fine headed effort to the top corner, only to see the keeper fingertip it over for a corner. Although the Hammers had much of the first half under control, the Home team were still able to break up the hill, but did not really cause the Hammer’s defence any bother, Frampton not being called upon to make a save. As the half time break came, it was disappointing that the score was still goalless, especially as Hamworthy had been the better team.
Half time 0 – 0.
The second half saw the Hammers playing up the hill. They resumed their domination of possession, particularly on the right side, where Cannie had moved to replace the injured Diaper. However, despite a lot of play, and many corners, the first goal eluded them. The breakthrough finally came when Dancer was fed the ball along the ground in the box and was floored from behind. Penalty. Jamie Barron cooled stepped up and slotted the ball home, sending the keeper the wrong way. Hammers 1 – 0. Just when you thought that the Hammers would go on to seal the game, they allowed Laverstock to get back into it. We were unable to knock the ball around and keep possession, and were now constantly under pressure from a rejuvenated Laverstock side, who were able to bombard our area with balls.It seemed inevitable that an equalising goal would come, and it came from a corner over on the right hand side.The ball was knocked to the far post and dropped behind one of the many forwards who appeared unmarked. The Laverstock forward, his back to our goal, had time to swivel round and smash the ball into the roof of the net, without a tackle in sight ! The Hammers needed to re-group and play a lot better if they were to win the match. The introduction of former AFC Bournemouth academy player, Luke Burbidge inspired the side, again most of the attacks coming down the right hand side. A ball smashed across the box from Jamie Barron took everyone by surprise, when it only needed a touch. It was Laverstock & Ford who finished the match strongly, peppering the box with crosses and calling on large numbers to defend to keep that precious point intact.
Overall, a disappointing result, a match the Hammers should have tied up.
Final Score 1 – 1.
Hamworthy United : Frampton, Antrobus, R Jackson, Horlock, Llewellyn, Cherrett, Diaper (Toghill), Barron, Swann (Facer), Dancer (Burbidge), Cannie Unused Sub : Browne

HAMWORTHY UNITED 0 GILLINGHAM TOWN 1

March 3rd, 2010

Dorset Senior Cup Semi Final (02-03-10)

After dominating the first twenty minutes of the game Hamworthy can have few complaints about losing this Semi-Final to their Western League opponents. It is true that due to injuries, suspensions and ineligibility that this was far from the Hammer’s strongest side, but the line up should still have been strong enough to have won this tie. Simon Browne also had to use Ollie Cherrett in mid-field rather than his usual central defender position. The pitch was far from ideal for playing the ball on the deck dueto it being very sticky on top, and churned up very easily as the game progressed.
The Hammers opened very strongly, and looked for the first twenty minutes to be much the better side. They should have taken the lead in less than two minutes when Lee Diaper out on the right wing sent a dangerous cross into the six yard box. This was met by Jack Swann who somehow managed to put the ball wide from just a yard out, and with the goal at his mercy. Hamworthy continued to dominate going close on another couple of occasions, but they were set back on their heels when Gillingham took the lead from a rare break out of defence. A speculative shot from some twenty five yards out found Max Frampton standing off his line. He apparently misjudged the flight of the ball, and he could only stay rooted to the spot as the ball went over his head, and into the roof of the net. The Town took great heart from this, and changed the pattern of the game completely, now taking the game to the Hammers. Mike Antrobus had to make a last ditch clearance off the line, and two other fierce shots went dangerously close, as United struggled to get their game going again. Their must have been some relieved players when only one yellow card for each side was shown by the Referee as players from each side got involved in a scuffle. This was prompted by a clumsy tackle from Stuart Cannie. He was then pushed to the ground with two hands by a Gillingham player who retaliated .Half time could not come quick enough for Hamworthy who were now a shadow of the team that started the game.
HT 0-1
Although the second half was perhaps a little more even, the football did not improve with a little of note being created. Hamworthy came the closest to scoring with a Stuart Cannie free kick from just outside the penalty box. The ball smashed against the cross bar with the keeper beaten, but when it dropped a Hamworthy player he could only knock it straight into the Keeper arm’s. Apart from that instance both Keepers never really had a lot to do before the final whistle. The game ended in a win for Gillingham, and a very frustrating evening for the Hammers and their travelling supporters who have been used to much better performances than this of late.

Team : Frampton, Antrobus, M.Jackson, Horlock, Llewellyn, Cherrett, Diaper, Barron, Swann, Dancer (Facer), Cannie. Unused subs. Robers, Browne Seal

Brockenhurst 1 - 3 Hamworthy United (Saturday 20-02-10)

February 23rd, 2010

Despite a loss last week against high flying Fareham Town, the Hammers were in confident mood about this match after their recent good run of form. Brockenhurst sat just above the Hammers in the league, and with the pitch being very soft and easily cutting up, any home advantage was probably lost before the kick off.
The early exchanges saw both sides giving the ball away, but a long ball over the top caught the Hammers defence square, and only a timely intervention from Richard Jackson averted a very dangerous situation, preventing a strike at goal. With Max Frampton recently re-signing for the Hammers from Brock, he was obviously keen to keep a clean sheet. Richard Jackson, a much improved player these days was soon to show off his attacking skills, when a sharp run down the left gave him the chance to drive the ball across but the ball was beaten out. The left hand side was proving fruitful for the Hammers. Nice inter-play between Jackson and Diaper laid on an opportunity for Max Crow, but his rasping left footed shot was wide. Good pressure was now being asserted by the Hammers, playing in their change strip of orange and black. A Jamie Barron corner was met by Dancer but his header was high. Although Brockenhurst showed that they could still look dangerous with a long ball out, Hamworthy looked by far the better side and passed the ball around with confidence. After 21 minutes the first Hamworthy goal came. Some good linking play after a throw-in down the left hand side between Jackson and Dancer, allowed Toghill to cross. The ball was not cleared and rolled out to Barron, who surprisingly scuffed his shot, but it went to Jack Swann who knocked it in. 1 - 0 Hammers. A second goal almost came straight away when Swann forced a low down save from the home keeper, but on 29 minutes, Brockenhurst almost equalised. Max Frampton was forced to parry a great effort, and it was only the intervention from Toghill that prevented the forward from tapping in the rebound. The Badgers were still showing enough to make us realise that this game was far from over. Although the surface was difficult to play on, there was absolutely no excuse for the Brock number 6 to take out Max Crow from behind, ball gone, sending Crow up in the air and crashing to the soggy ground beneath. For anyone that watches football regularly, it looked a straight forward ‘Red’ card, although the Referee didn’t think so. Amazing ! Fortunately Crow didn’t suffer any serious injury. Just before the break, Swann had the ball in the net following a smart turn but was alleged to have ‘turned’ his man.
Half time 1 - 0.
The Hammers started the second period in the same vein, and a second goal always threatened. The home keeper was called upon to make a couple of good saves, and then after good play between Crow, Barron, Joe Toghill’s shot hit a post. The second goal came almost straight after, when a deep Barron cross was not cleared resulting in Mark Dancer scrambling the ball in. 2 - 0 Hammers.They couldn’t rest on their laurels, as Brock struck back almost straight away when Llewellyn gave away a penalty, after dangerous play inside the box. Only moments bwfore, Greg Horlock had headed a golden chance wide. Frampton failed to keep the shot out, so at 2 -1, Brock fancied their chances. For a 5 minute spell, the Hammers looked a little on edge, but kept their composure to score a match winning third goal, put away by Jack Swann, after great work on the right from Antrobus. Final score 3 - 1.
Team : Frampton, Antrobus, Jackson, Horlock, Llewellyn, Crow, Diaper (Seal), Barron, Swann, Dancer, Toghill. Unused subs. Cherrett, Browne

HAMWORTHY UNITED 0 FAREHAM TOWN 2

February 18th, 2010

Sydenhams Wessex Premier League (Saturday 13-02-10)

Hamworthy’s five match unbeaten run came to an end when they went down to high flying Fareham Town. Two first half goals from far post crosses meant that United would have to make yet another second half recovery. Good defending by the Town ensured that this was never really on, and any chance of getting a point as they had in the away fixture was not going to be. Once again Simon Browne was down to the bare bones when picking the team for this game. With mounting injuries and with Captain Steve Llewelyn not available, he was again forced to name himself on the bench. United did however welcome back Steve Gilbert for one week only before he transfers to Wimborne next week.
Hamworthy were once again slow to get going, and were soon under pressure from the much quicker Town front men. Fareham took the lead after only three minutes from what at best could only be called a speculative cross. Max Frampton appeared to misjudge the flight of the high looping ball into the box, and could only watch as it went over his head. Graham Lindsey unmarked at the far post had the simple job of heading it down, and into the net to put the Visitors in front. A penalty appeal for handball by some Town player was quite rightly turned down by the Referee. The offending United defender had no chance of avoiding the ball as it was hit straight at him from close range. The Hammers gradually got into the game, and almost got the equaliser when Jamie Barron’s shot went just wide with the Keeper beaten. The same player hit another goal bound thunderbolt of a shot from close to the penalty spot, but the Town central defender bravely put his body in the way to avert the danger. With just five minutes of the half remaining, and with Hamworthy now playing with a lot more confidence, they conceded a second goal. Another quick break up the right resulted in a cross to the far post. Mike Antrobus appeared to have it covered, but he mistimed his jump, and that allowed the ball to go over him. The ball was chested down by Dave Birmingham before smashing it home with his left foot to double Fareham’s lead.
HT 0-2
In recent games United have left their best performances for the second half, and it would have certainly required something special to get anything from this game. Jack Swann slipped as he took the ball into the box, and was shown the only yellow card of the game for diving even though he never actually appealed for a penalty. The Hammers more than held their own in the second half, but a well drilled Fareham defence made sure that any attempts on goal were few and far between. The majority of the play was in mid-field for most of the second half as the Town protected their first half lead. With time running out, and United pushing up to get something from the game, they were nearly made to pay again. If Max Frampton was in anyway to blame for the first goal he more than made up for it with two brilliant last ditch saves in the last two minutes from Gary Austin.
FT 0-2

Team: M. Frampton, M. Antrobus, R. Jackson (S. Browne), G. Horlock, S. Gilbert, M. Crow, L. Diaper J. Barron, J. Swann S. M. Dancer, J. Toghill (M Jackson). Unused Sub R. Rule

ROMSEY TOWN 1 HAMWORTHY UNITED 1

February 11th, 2010

Sydenhams Wessex Premier League (Tuesday 09-02-10)

Back in September these two teams played out a boring 0-0 draw at the County Ground. This match once again finished all square, but unlike the previous encounter was far from being boring. After a first half largely dominated by the Home side, and finding themselves a goal down at the break, the Hammers battled back in the second half to earn a well deserved point. Manager Simon Browne made one of his rare starts in place of the unavailable Steve Llewlyn. Max Crow took over the Captains arm band. The only down side of the game came when Stuart Cannie hobbled off with a reoccurrence of his hamstring pull, and now looks set for a long lay off.
The game was played on a sticky bumpy pitch which led to a variable bounce of the ball and made close control very difficult. Despite this Romsey set off at a terrific pace, and soon had United on the back foot with some long accurate passes that exploited the space behind the Hamworthy defence for their fast forwards to run onto. It was all Romsey as the Hammers at times defended desperately to try and stem the continual flow of attacks that came at them. On a rare break Jamie Barron went very close with a shot that went just wide, and the Town Keeper struggling to cover. Just as it looked as though United were perhaps going to weather the storm they conceded a goal on twenty three minutes. Two Hamworthy defenders slipped as they desperately tried to clear the ball out of a crowded penalty box. This allowed the Romsey man the time and space to smash the ball past Max Frampton and give his Team the lead that they thoroughly deserved. To their credit United did not crumble as they might have done earlier in the season. They gradually clawed their way back into the game, and did well to keep the lead down to a single goal, and create a few chances of their own before the break.
HT 1-0
Hamworthy continued to improve after the break and gradually began to get the upper hand, and control the game. It was the Town’s turn to spend most of their time defending as United came more and more into the game. Lee Diaper was now giving his full back a torrid time out on the wide right, going past his man almost at will. Greg Horlock scooped the ball just over the bar as he lunged at a low cross into the six yard box, and Joe Toghill hit the ball straight at the Keeper after being put through on goal. Lee Diaper got the winner cutting in from the right, and hitting a great shot past the stranded Keeper into the far corner of the net. The same player should have scored again a minute later, but this time hit the ball straight at the advancing Romsey Keeper. The last ten minutes of the game saw both Teams going all out for the winner with both defences at times at full stretch. Manager Simon Browne did well to make a last ditch clearance off the line with Max Frampton well beaten. Hamworthy I am sure would have gladly settled for a draw at half time, but must have been a little disappointed at the end not to have snatched a win, having created much the better chances in the second period.
FT 1-1
Team: M. Frampton, M. Antrobus, R. Jackson, G. Horlock, S. Browne, M. Crow, L. Diaper J. Barron, J. Swann S. M. Dancer, S. Cannie (J. Toghill). Subs not used: M. Seal

HAMWORTHY UNITED 3 ALTON TOWN 2

February 7th, 2010

Sydenhams Wessex Premier League (Saturday 06-02-2010)

Following three successive wins the Hammers were keen to keep the run going, but Alton were certainly not going down without a fight. The Visitors were on top for most of the first half, and also in the early parts of the second. They must have gone home very disappointed not to have at least have got a point out of the game. Hamworthy welcomed back the large presence of Max Frampton in goal following his move back to the County Ground from Brockenhurst. He was to play a major part in their victory with a couple of top drawer saves at key moments during the game.
The game took a little while to get going as both sides struggled to get their games together, and play was a bit scrappy for the first quarter. It was the Visitors who gradually got on top, and began to put pressure on the United defence. The Hamworthy back four were at times at full stretch to contain the nippy Town front runners. Luckily for them the Alton finishing was not as good as their approach work, and Max Frampton was able to deal with most things that got through, and on target. He did however have one let off when with the goal at his mercy an Alton striker hit the ball straight at the United Keeper’s midriff from close range. United finished the half somewhat disappointingly without creating one clear cut chance in the first forty five minutes, and unable to produce the attacking football of their last few games.
HT 0-0
The second half saw the Town once again take the game to Hamworthy and Max Frampton was twice called into action to make two good stoppages in quick succession to keep his side in the game. The Hammers gradually got into the game and at long last began to find their men, and for the first time put the opposition under pressure with a series of corners. These were cleverly taken by Stuart Cannie, and from one of these the ball was only half cleared to the edge of the penalty box. Jamie Barron was on hand to pick it up, and drive it through a ruck of players low into the net, giving Dan Hill no chance to save. A second goal for United soon followed in a similar fashion to the first, this time scored by Steve Llewelyn. From the corner, and following a foul, the Referee allowed the advantage. As the ball pinged around the Alton penalty box Llewelyn hit it past Hill to double the lead. Alton were far from finished, and following a quick break out found Hamworthy stretched at the back. As he closed in on goal an Alton man was adjudged to have been pulled back, and a penalty awarded. Max Frampton dived to his left, but was unable to get to the ball and prevent the goal. The Hammers were reduced to ten men when Richard Jackson received a second yellow for two innocuous looking fouls. Any chance that the Town might get something out of the game was soon lost when United restored their goal advantage. Dan Hill did well to save a close range header from the unmarked Jack Swann, but the ball fell at the Keepers feet. Before he could clear the Hamworthy striker had followed up to knock it over the line, and ensure the win.
FT 3-1

Team: M. Frampton, M. Antrobus, R. Jackson, G. Horlock, S. Llewelyn (Capt), M. Crow, L. Diaper J. Barron, J. Swann S. M. Dancer, S. Cannie (S. Browne),. Subs not used: S. Shergold, M. Seal

COWES SPORTS 0 HAMWORTHY UNITED 4

January 25th, 2010

Sydenhams Wessex Premier League (Saturday 23-01-2010)

Hamworthy overcame bottom placed Cowes, and avenged the 1-0 defeat that they suffered at the hands of the Yachtsmen at the County Ground in October. They also scored four goals for the third time in a week that has seen them collect nine points, and move up three places up the table.
Hamworthy began the game confidently with Jack Swann shooting just past the post following a solo run into the left hand side of the penalty box. The Cowes Keeper Chris Norris did well to get down, and deal with a fierce Max Crowe free kick from twenty five yards that had been driven in hard and low. The Hammers continued to look the more likely of the two teams to score, and did so twice in a minute. The first after twenty minutes was made by a clever through ball from Jamie Barron to find Jack Swann whose effort hit the post before he followed up to score at his second attempt. From their first attack following the restart United scored again. Lee Diaper’s pin point through ball played in Jamie Barron whose shot looked to be going in at the far post before Jack Swann made sure. Stuart Cannie had to limp off with a pulled muscle to be replaced by Manager Simon Browne. Steve Llewelyn hit the cross bar before the Hammers scored a third goal shortly before half time through Greg Horlock that virtually put the game beyond Cowes.
HT 0-3
Cowes came into the game a bit more in the second half, as United concentrated on consolidating their lead. They never really looked like scoring however as Hamworthy defended comfortably, and restricted their shots to long range. These either went well wide, or were collected with ease by Steve Shergold. The Hammers still looked much more the dangerous of the two sides with Lee Diaper making some good runs down the right. He was involved with United’s fourth goal when he exchanged passes with Jack Swann before shooting. Norris parried the shot out to Mark Dancer who kept his head to go round the keeper, and find the empty net. Jack Swann looked certain to get his hat-trick when he was again put through on goal, but this time scooped his shot over the bar. Simon Browne came off to allow Mark Seal to play out the final twenty minute of the game which Hamworthy did so comfortably.
Simon Browne must have been very pleased to see yet another good all round performance from his Team, that now look a lot more confident than when he first took over the reins,.
FT 0-4

Team: S. Shergold, M. Antrobus, R. Jackson, G. Horlock, S. Llewelyn (Capt), M. Crow, L. Diaper J. Barron, J. Swann S. M. Dancer, S. Cannie (S. Browne, M. Seal),. Sub not Used E. Roberts.

HAMWORTHY UNITED 4 WINCHESTER CITY 2

January 21st, 2010

Sydenhams Wessex Premier League (Wednesday 20-01-2010)

Hamworthy carried over the good form shown in their last game against Brading Town to score another four goals. This time it was against a much improved Winchester City who have climbed the table steadily of late. This gave the Hammers the double over eighth placed City following their away 1-0 win in October, which lifted them off the bottom of the table.
Both Teams started the game at a good pace on a remarkably good pitch considering the recent rainfall. United struck first with a great goal that came out of nothing after just four minutes. A Max Crow thunderbolt from twenty yards moved considerably in the air before striking the underside of the bar, and going in. Both Teams appeared evenly matched with play moving very quickly from end to end, and with both sets of front runners causing problems to their opposing defences. Winchester went even further behind with another well taken goal this time by Jamie Barron, his first for the Club. He kept his head after Jack Swann put him through, to beat his marker, and slide the ball into the corner of the net. To their credit Winchester upped their game to score two goals in three minutes to level things up. They took full advantage of some poor defending by the home side to get back into the game. A Winchester man was allowed to run into the Hamworthy box without a challenge before he picked out Danny Cox. Steve Llewelyn slid in, in an attempt to block his shot, but the ball deflected fiercely off his boot, and past the stranded Steve Shergold. The Visitors second goal resulted from a straight forward cross that was not cut out, and this allowed the experienced Guy Butters to pick his spot and head home. Hamworthy did not this time as has happened in the past drop their heads, but retook the lead just on half time. Captain Steve Llewellyn was found at the far post from a corner and he headed the ball firmly home.
HT 3-2
Winchester never showed in the second half the fight and determination that they had shown in the first. It was now Hamworthy who always looked to have the slight edge on play as they took the game to the opposition. They did however still have to be aware of the City front men who still looked more than capable of scoring. Jack Swann in this game now looked more like his old self after missing several games. He was a constant thorn in the City’s side all game, and he was rewarded for his efforts with another well taken goal. He ran into the box after being put through, and pushed the ball past his marker. He then drew the Keeper off his line before coolly slotting the ball past him, and into the corner of the net. The Hammers played out the rest of the game to record a win that lifts them another place up the table nearer to safety with a good all round performance.
FT 4-2
United had only scored fifteen goals in twenty three matches up until Saturday, and they have now scored eight in two games by seven different players. Jack Swann was the only player to have scored twice in those last two games.

Team: S. Shergold, M. Antrobus, R. Jackson, G. Horlock, S. Llewelyn (Capt), M. Crow, L. Diaper (M. Seal), J. Barron, J. Swannm S. Cannie, J. Toghill.

HAMWORTHY UNITED 4 BRADING TOWN 0

January 18th, 2010

Sydenhams Wessex Premier League (Saturday 16-01-2010)
A win was vital for both teams who sat perilously close to the relegation positions in the league before this game. Hamworthy for the first time for a long time had most of their squad available, but were still without Richard Jackson and James Merritt who were both suspended. The drainage system once again paid dividends following some heavy rain overnight, and the late morning.
Hamworthy started the stronger of the two teams and soon had Brading on the back foot. Joe Toggle had an early chance when he broke into the six yard box in the first minute, but was unable to find the net. The Hammers dominance paid dividends when they did take the lead from the corner with eleven minutes gone. The cross found Greg Horlock unmarked on the edge of the six yard box. He took full advantage of his freedom to drive the ball past Oliver Buckett and make it 1-0 to the Home side. Brading gradually got into the game, and play became a lot more even until just before half time, when Hamworhy scored twice in three minutes. As United broke out of defence, a good through ball picked out Jack Swann who cleverly turned, and beat his man. He then carried the ball a further twenty yards before drawing out the Keeper, and slipping it past him into an empty net. Jack Swann was again put through a minute later, but this time his effort hit the Town crossbar. Hamworthy’s second goal was superbly well taken; their third in the last minute of the half was as good, if not better. Stuart Cannie and Phil Diaper exchanged passes right through the middle of the Brading defence, before Diaper completed the move with a shot that gave Buckett no chance.
HT 3-0
Following a half time roasting from Steve Brougham the Islanders did their best to repair the damage done in the first half, but try as they may they did not really force Steve Shergold into having to make a difficult save. Their best chances came from set pieces, but a well organised United defence dealt comfortably with these. Just as in the first half the Hammers came back strongly in the last ten minutes of the game when they pressed hard for a fourth goal. They went close with a free kick awarded just outside the penalty box when many thought the offence had been committed inside. Hamworthy were not to be denied however when Stuart Cannie scored five minutes from time to complete a fine individual and Team performance. This still allowed enough time for United to go close on two further occasions before the final whistle.
FT 4-0
Team: S, Shergold, M. Antrobus, S. Browne, G. Horlock, S, Llewelyn (Capt), M. Crow, L. Diaper (K. Yelland), J. Barron, J. Swann (M. Dancer}, S. Cannie ( L. Mekchiche), J. Toghill.

HAMWORTHY UNITED 0 WIMBORNE TOWN 1

January 4th, 2010

Sydenhams Wessex Premier League (Saturday 02-01-10)

Following a very difficult December, the Hammers opened the New Year’s fixtures against another top five team, near neighbours Wimborne Town. To stand any real chance against these top sides United need to field a full strength side, but once again they were without several key players. These included Captain Steve Llewelyn, Stuart Cannie, Karl Yelland, and Carl Mutch. After a mid-day inspection the pitch was passed as being playable after a frosty night.
It took some time before both teams could get their game going with neither side testing the opposing keeper. Wimborne’s Scott Joyce were the first to bring out a shot that Steve Shergold did well to push over the bar with twenty minutes gone. Nick Hutchings had to leave the field after colliding with Greg Horlock following a goal mouth tussle from a free kick. He was taken to hospital, and replaced in goal by Alan Walker Harris. The Magpies should have taken the lead when Tom Clarke somehow missed the goal from close range with the goal at his mercy. Just as it looked as though the half would remain goalless the Town took the lead in time added on. United defenders failed to cut out a low cross from the left which Kevin James met at the far post, and hit home from close range.
HT 0-1
The second half continued much as the first half finished with Wimborne creating most of the chances. They did find the net on the hour, but the Assistant Referee had already raised his flag for offside before Joyce headed home. The visitors hit the crossbar with an overhead kick after Steve Shergold had parried the first shot away.As the half went on the Hammers gradually got back into the game, and began to press the Wimborne defence, which for the first time looked edgy. United’s chance of getting a point was not helped when Central Defender Ollie Cherrett retaliated by using his elbow on Michael Walker, and was rightly red carded. The Wimborne man however escaped any sort of punishment for his part in the mid-air tussle, which seemed a little harsh on Cherrett. Wimborne again came close to increasing the lead when they once again hit the crossbar from a quick break in the closing minutes.
FT 0-1

Team: S. Shergold, M. Antrobus (L. Mekchiche), R. Jackson, G. Horlock, O. Cherrett , J. Barron, J. Merritt, L. Diaper, J. Swann, J. Toghill, M.Crow.
Unused Subs: M. Dancer, E. Roberts, S. Browne