ROMSEY TOWN 2 HAMWORTHY UNITED 1
Sydenhams Premier League (Wessex) Saturday 15-10-11
The Hammers started the game very brightly and forced the pace, but were unable to get
much penetration in the last quarter of the pitch. Following a corner the ball was cleared
to the right hand side where it was collected and returned by Matt Head. Dan Haysom
headed back across the goal to Aaron Corby who shot over the bar. Hamworthy
continued to press, and a Will Robison pass once again found Corby in a good position.
Unfortunately for the United mid-fielder he shot tamely making it an easy save for the
Town keeper. The Hammers had two consecutive corners followed by a free kick as
they went searching for the opening goal. Dan Pidgley took the kick, but once again did
not bother the keeper who had no difficulty in making the save. Half –time arrived
without United getting the lead they probably deserved.
HT 0-0
Hamworthy were caught out straight after the break by a long clearance that sailed over
The Hammers back four. The pacey Romsey striker ran on to the ball before giving
Simon Evans no chance with a thunderous shot into the top right hand corner of the net.
United were behind for only five minutes before they drew level from a corner. Dan
Ridgley’s kick found Michael White at the far post unmarked, and he headed home.
Hamworthy should have taken the lead soon after, but Robinson missed his header from
two yards out. Luke Burbidge had given the Romsey left back a torrid time all afternoon
and was unlucky not to have been awarded a penalty when he was brought down in the
box. Burbidge again went close with another good run. He this time ghosted past three
players before shooting just past the post. Romsey won the match five minutes from the
end with a very dubious goal. Evans appeared to be fouled as he went to catch the ball
and dropped it enabling a Town player to score. The Referee waved away all protests
and much to the amazement of the United camp allowed the goal to stand, giving
Romsey a win their play had not deserved.
FT 2-1
Team: S. Evans, K.Yelland, S. Lockyer, M. White, D. Haysom, W. Robinson, A.Corby,
M.Head, J. Satterley, L. Burbidge, D. Pidgley. Subs: A. Adetunji, D. Bassiriki, S.
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