FA Cup Second Preliminary Round
Thurrock 0 v 2 Aveley
By Jamie Manktelow
Courtesy of www.pitchero.com/aveley
THURROCK overpowered Aveley to win 2-0 in the FA Cup at Ship Lane.
This was a classic end to end cup match. Charlie Stimson and Ross Wall were constant threats for Thurrock but could not find a way past keeper James Marrable.
The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute as Danny Francis angled his follow up shot magnificently into the top corner of the net after good play by Petirit Elbi.
Thurrock should have levelled but for the fantastic clearance off the line by Aveley skipper Junior Baker.
Aveley started off better in the second half then they did in the first, although the Millers controlled the game, no real chances were created.
Thurrock carved another chance as Stimson headed down to Warner, but again fired wide of James’ goal.
Thurrock missed a big chance, as left back Mark Onyemah skied his shot over the bar.
Four minutes were then added on at the end of the game, and as Thurrock poured forward, Aveley attacked, Mathias Bakare played it to Theo Ola, who ran from the halfway line to the edge of the area, and curled his shot fantastically into the bottom corner to put the game to bed, and maintain the Millers good form.
The Millers march into the FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round, which will take place tomorrow at 11am onwards at FA headquarters.
Full Time: Thurrock 0-2 Aveley.
