Norton 4 v 2 Epsom Athletic Reserves
Saturday 27th September 2008
(H-T 1-0) Goals:
Jonathan M x 2, Sam Dady , Andrew Castle
Man of the Match: Luis Averado
Norton put last weeks shambolic defeat firmly behind them with a brutal display of finishing to grace any team. However, it was not always plain sailing for home side as Howard Lewis yet again was force into playing players in unfamiliar positions. Starts were handed to Jonathan (Jonny - playing upfront) and Rodney Dodd (Gazza) the latter forming a partnership with Luis Averado in midfield. Once the referee arrived Norton begun the match looking eager to get back to winning ways. The latest attack pairing of Curtis and on this occasion Jonathan looked hungry and purposeful albeit against an organised if not slow Epsom defence. Consequently it was only a matter of time before Andrew Castle fired through a crowd of players to put the home side in front. Unfortunately, the 1st goal was disputed by Epsom' entourage, who claimed to have had a man down in the Norton penalty area some 50 meters away from play. However despite the extreme protest the referee stood his ground (well done ref) one nil Norton! Surprisingly, Epsom buoyed on by what they considered an injustice came forward in their droves, playing some good football in the process. Their best moment of the half came when a crisp drive from Epsom's busy number 7 came back off the inside of Nuno's post. Still, Epsom pressed forward but were denied an equaliser by several fine last minute challenges by Rob Gavin, Luis and Nuno De Jesus. Thankfully, Norton ended the half 1 goal to nil up.
Team talk at half-time called for more the same. Strong words were uttered re the growing mis-communication along Norton's right flank. With left sided players in Mark Techang and Tom Webster both playing with or recovering from long term injuries half time could not have come sooner. Nevertheless, both players did very well to last as long as they did and put in a decent shift. After the interval, Norton went further ahead follow a sustained period of pressure when Jonathan eased our nerves with an unstoppable strike, cor what a finish! Jonathan was instrumental again in setting up Norton's' third when his industry and resulting cross found Sam Dady at the back post for his first goal of the season. Later players joked that Sam did his best to get out of the way but it hit him and went in. Epsom now 3 goals behind made a few changes by introducing new players and altering their formation. Nevertheless, despite these changes midfield rebellion led by craft of Gazza and industry and grit of Luis stopped Epsom in their tracks. Epsom now heading towards their first defeat of the season threw caution to the wind by going route one. However, this left space at the back which was exploited by Joseph and Curtis Roberts that resulted in Jonathan adding to his impressive display with a second. Four - nil to Norton held a nice ring to it as Norton's management team of Lewis, Hunte and Roberts presided on "give em a game changes". However with 18 & then 15 minutes to go Epsom clawed themselves back into the match with a brace. The brave efforts of Mark and Tom was replaced by experience and determination saw Norton home for their second league victory.
Well done all!
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