25/10/14 – Old Whitgiftians 2 – AFC Ewell 3 – Junior County Cup
Preview:
Keen to avoid a second premature cup exit inside within a month, an injury ravaged Ewell team faced an unknown quantity in the second round of the County Cup, having picked up a bye in the first round.

The Match:

18

GOAL

Despite starting relatively well, Ewell concede the opener after they fail to clear the danger.

26

GOAL

Things go from bad to worse as Whitgiftians double their lead and leave Ewell on the ropes.

32

CHANCE

A Chipperton free lick narrowly evades a telling touch and drifts just wide.

38

CHANCE

Bullock steers a header towards goal from a hanging cross, but his effort is cleared off the line by a retreating Whitgiftians defender.

42

GOAL

Bullock – Assist: Williams N. Westnott’s shot from the edge of the box results in some penalty area pinball and Bullock slams the ball into the top corner from close range.

HALF TIME – Old Whitgiftians 2 – AFC Ewell 1

60

CHANCE

Bullock is taken out by the keeper and a penalty is awarded. Bullock steps up and his effort is repelled and subsequently cleared.

67

GOAL

Keogh – Assist: Clancy. Ewell deservedly restore parity when Keogh is presented with a tap-in after Clancy’s drive is saved.

75

GOAL

Keogh – Assist: Chipperton. The turnaround is completed when Keogh races through and calmly curls the ball past the keeper.

80

CHANCE

Williams N. has an opportunity but glances a back post header wide.

85

CHANCE

Clancy heads over from 5 yards, sparking a nervy final few minutes.

FULL TIME – Old Whitgiftians 2 – AFC Ewell 3

The verdict:
Given that Ewell could only field a 6-a-side team on Sunday morning, a patched up side secured a thoroughly impressive victory that was made all the more impressive by the fact they were forced to overcome early adversity and successfully overturned a 2-0 deficit. Resolute defending in the latter stages meant that they avoided a nervy period of extra time and the lottery of penalties, ensuring that they remain in the draw for the third round.

AFC EWELL

Match Preview

Match details

Match date

Kickoff

Meet time

Attendance

Team Sponsors