Saturday 12th September 2015
Wrington Redhill v Odd Down (Res)
Wrington lost their unbeaten record to high-flying Odd Down Res in a closely fought match at ‘The Rec’.
In an even first half both sides created little in the way of clear cut chances.
On 28 minutes following a good ‘layback’ by Cheeseman, Simon Riggs struck a powerful shot that went wide of the post. Then on 43 minutes Riggs was again unlucky when the keeper made a good save low down at his near post.
HT 0-0
On 49 minutes Gary Clarke was called into action making a good save from an Odd Down free kick.
Then on the hour mark the deciding goal of the game. Following a throw in good work by the Odd Down forward worked himself a shooting chance and he made no mistake placing his shot low into the bottom corner of the net.
0-1
Wrington replaced Simon Riggs with Jake Murray and changed their shape. This had the desired effect and Wrington began to get on top.
On 70 minutes a Cheeseman header was cleared off of the line and a Wrington penalty shout was waved away by the referee.
Wrington continued to press but could not find a way through.
In extra time Odd down had a chance to make the win more emphatic but the Odd Down striker who was one-on-one with Clarke put his shot wide.
Manager Smith said. ‘ It was disappointing to lose our unbeaten record, especially at home,but I don’t think their much between the two sides. It always looked like one goal was going to settle to the game and Odd Down got it.’
MOTM: Sam Clements (pictured) – Rock solid performance at the heart of the defence.
No game next week as there is a league Representative match.
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