Having lost 6-1
in the corresponding fixture last season, Wanderers were left tasting a heavy defeat again, but in much different circumstances.
The match started
fairly evenly, with both sides enjoying a good share of possession.
Twenty minutes
in, and Tom Soane hit the foot of the near post following good work from both Jamie Ryall and Paul Martin.
Minutes later and
the home side took the lead. A long ball upfield evaded the Blues' back four and was volleyed past the exposed
Nick Harding.
Wanderers levelled
almost immediately. Ryall ran with the ball and then threaded a ball through. Tom Soane was walking back
from an offside position, but Martin raced clear and produced a clever finish to lob the Winkfield 'keeper.
The remainder of
the first half passed without any real opportunities for either side.
Into the second
period and Winkfield took the lead for a second time. A free-kick on the edge of the box was blasted into the top corner,
giving Harding no chance.
Once again
Wanderers found an instant response. Ryall found Anthony Prior, and his well weighted pass was controlled by Tom Soane, who then hooked
a shot past the on-rushing Winkfield goalkeeper.
This looked like
it could lift Wokingham to grab a winner, but for a third time Winkfield went into the lead. A corner from the left headed
towards Phil Soane, and as he slipped, the ball fired off his arm and into the net.
Wanderers' strength
of character was impressive throughout the game and after a few promising moves, good work from substitute Clint Falcus saw
him pass to Tom Soane. It certainly wasn't a clear-cut chance for the Blues' forward, but he produced
a fine left footed shot which the 'keeper could only help into the corner of the net.
What followed in
the last five minutes was incredibly harsh on Wokingham. Defensive lapses were punished on four occasions and the Blues
were left tasting a demoralising defeat.
On the balance
of play a point was deserved, and Wokingham can at least take heart from their commitment over 85 minutes.
TEAM: Nick Harding, Andy Corless, Chris Hillsdon, Matt Pegg, Chris Orbell, Jamie Ryall,
Lewis Trusty, Dave Griffiths, Anthony Prior, Tom Soane, Paul Martin.
SUBS: Phil Soane (for Corless)
and Clint Falcus (for Trusty).
