Champagne football in the first half by the Millermen as they get another three points.Tremendous performance by Grays and a slightly withdrawn one by the Dockers.
A FANTASTIC strike by Jake Hall saw Grays Athletic take all three points at Chadfields as they beat Tilbury 1-0. The first real piece of action came in the 8th minute when Harry Agombar produced a fine curling shot that just went over James Marrable's bar.
Coming off the back of a 7-2 win in their first game of the season, local side FC Deportivo Thurrock were looking to continue a strong start with today's fixture against Linford Wanderers.
The game kicked off in pristine footballing conditions with clear skies and the slick home turf of The Springhouse in Corringham giving both sides the opportunity to play some football on a sunny Sunday morning.
GOALS from Kenny Beaney and Junior Baker won the game for Blues, as the team got back to winning ways in the league. Blues started strongly against a Cheshunt side who were unbeaten after their opening eight matches, and forced a number of corners which failed to trouble the home side.
EAST Thurrock produced a late smash and grab act to steal three points from under the noses of their hosts, who will forever wonder how they didn’t win this Ryman Premier clash.
The visitors have lost just once in 11 games this season, at Bognor where everyone who saw it said they deserved to get something from the game. On Tuesday in the spartan, art-deco surroundings of the QEII stadium, they deserved very little but got the lot. Such is the fickle and frustrating nature of football, frustration very much being a word on the minds of both managers at the end of the game.
Thurrock were not going to get the freedom they found at Welling on Saturday as a strengthened Welling side look far more determined to grind out a result from the start. They put Thurrock on the back foot pushing them deep into their own half and on ten minute their pressure earned them a controversial goal.
East Thurrock produce the performance of the night as they come from two goals down to beat Enfield. Great wins for the Dockers and a vital win for the Blues away. Set things up for the derby at Tilbury on Saturday.
Blake went close on 55 hitting wide from 12 yards. The next attack almost lead to a goal when Sutton dropped the ball and Francis effort was cleared off the line. Just after the hour Wroxham introduced 39 year old Chris Sutton who was involved a minute layer when Wroxham hit the underside of the bar. The game was fast a furious and Tilbury were awarded a free kick on 70 which Aaron Waters floated into the box, hitting the bar before leaving leading goal scorer Danny Francis the easy task of tapping home into an empty net.
Aveley recorded their second away win in the space of a week as they crashed the Chatham anniversary celebrations and took away all three points. After dominating the first half, the away side found themselves going into the break with a two goal advantage.
EAST Thurrock progressed in relative comfort against Maidstone who couldn’t replicate their FA Trophy giantkilling against Margate last week as John Coventry’s side stifled their attacking spearhead and ran the show from midfield.
Thurrock got of to a flying start when they took the lead in the fourth minute with a superbly executed move that ended with a fine header from Charlie Stimsom. The move started with the Thurrock midfield and when the ball was played out wide for Luke Wanadio to run at his defender he twisted and turned before sending over the perfect cross which found the head of Charlie Stimson in acres of space, as he elevated himself he placed the header just inside the far post.
Rocks go from strength to strength as they dominate Maidstone to win through to final qualifying round. Great draw for the Fleet as their good run continues.
TEN MAN Grays earned a valuable point against much fancied Needham Market at Rush Green Stadium in a 1-1 draw.
With Joe Sweeney injured, Grays Ath had to make a few changes, with Tyrone Scarlett starting up front. There was also a warm welcome for Harry Agombar, returning on a months loan.
We are very eager to establish younger teams within the club. The recently approved development of 350 homes opposite the school will give us the influx of the younger generation kids that the club needs to secure its future. Also we are actively seeking teams who are visually-impaired or have disabilities, as the facilities here would be superb for them to use. So if you are looking into changing clubs or simply a manager thinking about starting a new team for next season, then give St.Clere’s a thought.
