Both Danny Bunce and Beaney had half chances shortly after, however a combination of defender and goalkeeper blocked Bunce’s effort, whilst Berkeley Laurencin in the Dagenham goal saved a weak shot from Beaney.
To take part in the 15s and 16s tournament on the Thursday you must be aged 14 or 15 by 1st September 2012, while the Friday event is open to anyone who is 16 by 9th August 2012 but hasn’t achieved the age of 21 by 1st September 2012. The match times will depend on the number of teams entering the competitions.
Goals from Paul Burnett, Billy Holland, Michael Begg and Junior Appiah were enough to see the Millers maintain their 100% record in pre-season, but manager Justin Gardner was far from happy with the overall performance from his team.
After the game Paul Vaughan commented "A confident performance all round. Delighted with the defence and another clean sheet. With a couple of the regulars unavailable, I gave run outs to youngsters Mitch Curran and Bradley Hooper in midfield
But Jake Hall made no mistake in the 17th minute when a cross was gently lofted into the area and, un-marked he was able to head home.
Junior Baker made it 2-0 in the 19th minute as he banged the ball home from close range.
Another entertaining performance from Mark Stimson's young boys as they quietly prepare for the coming Ryman Premier League season. The facts may read that Thurrock were fortunate to get the win but their overall performance justified the success.
The Rocks played their first pre-season friendly with a goal-less draw against Billericay Town last night. In humid conditions, both teams used their match as an extended training session.
AVELEY make it two wins from two after beating Fisher 4-3 in a seven goal thriller in a somewhat feisty affair at Bacon's College, Bermondsey.
A brace from Shane Oakley, an own goal, plus a second of the season for man of the match, Ricky Edwards, was enough to see the Millers past their Kent Premier League opponents.
TILBURY travelled to North London to take on Spartan South Midlands Premier side Haringey Borough for there first outing of the season. Manager Paul Vaughan fielded some regulars as well casting his eye over some trialists.
MARK Stimson's Thurrock had their first work out of the season as they were defeated 2-1 by a West Ham United X1 at Ship Lane. First chance of the game came from Freddie Piquionne who leapt above the Thurrock defence but his header went over.
Speaking earlier in the week, Agombar said of the trial: “It’s another great opportunity for me which I feel I can’t turn down.” Of his time with Grays, he added: “the Club will always be in my heart, and I appreciate everything that has been done for me. Hakan and Hasan have been great, as have the other staff and most importantly the supporters. I look forward to watching the Club in the future, and I want to wish them luck for the new season.”
