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Match
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Monday :
25/08/08 : 15:00 : The New Recreation Ground : Grays |
Grays
Athletic FC
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Eastbourne
Borough FC
Smart (89)
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Competition: |
Blue Square Premier |
Referee: |
Mr R. Fletcher |
Attendance: |
641 |
Match Sponsor: |
NA |
Match Ball
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NA |
Team:
1 Ross Flitney
2 Rob Grier
3 Adam Gross
4 Jamie Stuart (C)
9 Jamie Taylor
10 Danny Kedwell
11 Ishmael Welshl
14 Stefan Bailey
15 Fabian Wilnis
17 Barry Cogan
24 Stuart Thurgood
Substitutes:
12 Steve Arnold
7 Stuart Elliott
20 Mark Molesley for Bailey (64)
21 Alex Campana
23 Craig Reid for Taylor (72)
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Team:
1 Lee Hook
8 Paul Armstrong (C)
9 Andy Atkin
5 Ben Austin
2 Darren Baker
7 Pat Harding
3 Neil Jenkins
13 Jay Lovett
14 Jean-Michel Sigere
4 Matt Smart
6 Marc Pullan
Substitutes:
31 Darren Budd
15 Nathan Crabb for Atkin (69)
10 Allan Tait for Sigere (63)
11 Matt Crabb for Jenkins (73)
22 Chris Winterton
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Booked:
Stuart
Molesley
Wilnis |
Booked:
M Crabb x 2
Smart
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Sent Off: |
Sent Off:
M Crabb |
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Grays Athletic
had never beaten Eastbourne Borough, and many traveling
to Essex for this 2nd fixture in 3 days, were eagerly looking
for positive signs. The 2 previous fixtures in the season
had seen 3 goal deficits; somewhat harshly; and a clean
sheet was hoped for as a platform on which to build. Injury
doubts for Andy Atkin and Allan Tait were groundless although
Tait dropped to the bench; Mo Harkin unfortunately not fit
to make the squad.
The clean sheet was under immediate threat as Lee Hook saved
well in the opening minute before he faced recent 'returnee'
Stuart Thurgood from the spot on 10 minutes; Neil Jenkins
diving blocked adjudged a late tackle. The ex-England skippers
effort was saved by 'Hooky' and maybe contributed to some
confidence in the Boro ranks. Atkin and Jean-Michel Sigere
both tested Ross Flitney; Jamie Taylor lobbing wide of the
Boro goal on 22 minutes. Ban Austin's superb 'hook' off
the head of Stefan Bailey helped keep the scores level but
Boro would look back on a 1st 45 where they had possibly
allowed the home side too much time on the ball.
The opening exchanges on the 2nd half saw the game swing
from end to end with no goal threatened unduly; Grays delivering
dangerous balls across the box but no player willing or
able to apply a finish. Tait was introduced just after the
hour and the match began to inch Boro's way. Tait drew a
block from the Grays back line from a Paul Armstrong free-kick
before Nathan Crabb became his strike partner; Atkin forced
to leave the pitch injured after a 'rugby' tackle on 69
minutes, no card issued (reticence dispensed with - a rash
of 5 cards in the last 5 minutes!).
The fresh legs across the park boosted Boro and the side
began to force the pace of the game. Matt Crabb had a shot
saved but for the 2nd time in the game a Grays player was
faced with only Hook to beat. Sub Craig Reid controlled
a ball inside the penalty area but rather than fire home
his lob was grabbed by Hook high. As Boro cleared their
lines the home side conceded a free-kick wide right. Matt
Crabb delivered a wonderfully flighted ball into the box;
Flitney didn't claim and Matt Smart's glancing header settled
into the bottom corner; the 100+ Boro fans were jubilant
and a fair proportion of the small home crowd made for the
doors.
Boro held firm for the remaining minute + 5 of 'time added'
but Matt Crabb received his 2nd yellow challenging for a
loose ball before Mr Fletcher called a halt to proceedings.
It was very much a feeling of mission accomplished. A clean
sheet achieved and again a full-time side were matched across
90 minutes. Just when the side needed it the hard work was
rewarded and another 3 points were in the bag .... not a
bad end to a Bank Holiday.
Words - Lee Peskett
Photos - Mark Neal Photography |
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Fixture
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The
Last Reserves Result
Tue 05/05 : D 2-2 :
Home .v. Oakwood : Lge
The
Next Reserves Fixture
2009/2010 Season
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Away .v. Hastings United : Lge
The Next
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