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24th April 2007 - Division 2 - Cantley, Wokingham

Just one week after their defeat to title hopefuls FC Wokingham, Wanderers produced their best performance of the season to claim a hard-fought victory.

 

There was only one change from the line-up against Queen's Head as Paul Martin started in place of Richard Scott.

 

Just like their previous match, Wanderers' start was explosive.

 

A long ball upfield from Clint Falcus was deflected onto Tom Soane.  Although the FC Wokingham 'keeper stopped Soane's first effort, the Blues' forward was on hand to knock the ball into the net.

 

Just five minutes later and Wanderers were celebrating a second goal.  Paul Martin showed good strength and skill to work some space on the edge of the box, before unleashing a powerful shot into the bottom left hand corner of the net.

 

As arguments broke out within the FC Wokingham side, Wanderers continued their momentum and struck a third goal.  Dave Griffiths provided an excellent throughball and Soane produced an exquisite finish into the top corner with the outside of his right foot.

 

Wanderers were able to hold onto their three goal cushion going into the break.  Nick Harding's poor clearance appeared to give the home side an opportunity to reduce the deficit, but the Blues' stopper produced a fine save to make amends.

 

The second-half saw FC Wokingham hit back, and Wanderers had to defend from all areas of the pitch to hang on.

 

Midway through the half and Wanderers conceded.  A ball across the box was slotted home from six yards out.

 

With ten minutes remaining the score was 3-2.  The ball bounced around the Blues' box and finally a cross was headed home from close range.

 

Into injury time Wanderers conceded a free-kick.  The ball in was good and a powerful header sent the ball down towards the corner of the goal.  Nick Harding produced an amazing save as he dived full-length to his left and parried the ball behind for a corner.

 

The corner kick was delivered to the far post and headed back across goal, as the ball seemed to be heading out of play it was hooked back under the Wanderers' crossbar.  Jamie Ryall had spotted the danger and headed away to deny the home side at the death.

 

This was a hugely satisfying win for Wanderers and one which all-but-secured their promotion to Division One.

 

TEAM: Nick Harding, Andy Corless, Chris Hillsdon, Clint Falcus, Darren Wakley, Jamie Ryall, Lewis Trusty, Dave Griffiths, Anthony Prior, Paul Martin, Tom Soane.

SUBS: Richard Scott (for Trusty) and Steve Martin (for Wakley).

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