Only a fantastic display by Danny Harwood in goal prevented us from getting a beating in the leafy Surrey suburb. Bromley were very poor for most of the match and their play was disjointed and unimaginative. Dillon tormented our defence, ably assisted by the Ref who was only too pleased to give free kicks for good tackles. Harwood saved four times in the first half when the defence was left standing. Our only chance came right at the end of the first 45 mins when a corner dropped to Harris, but incredibly he blasted over from 2 yards!
The second half saw the home crowd double because the rugby had finished on the TV. The Ravens started brightly and created some chances, but we still looked very shaky in defence. The deadlock was broken on 63mins when Kirk Watts swerved past two ‘Leafe defenders and blasted the ball into the corner of the net. The celebrations were a fitting tribute to the goal.
Sadly we only held on for 5 mins, before a poorly defended corner was tapped in by Nwanze at the far post. The game flowed from end to end with Harwood again making two fine stops and Drewett going closest for Bromley when he blasted over from 8 yards. The final incident of the game came when Odlum tried to maim Kirk Watts who then retaliated and a pushing match turned into punches. Both men were sent off and the game tailed off into a draw.
Quote of the game, ‘If I ever found a woman stupid enough to have my kids, I wouldn’t let Ronald McDonald babysit them!’
Harwood, Frost, Harney, Lester, Drewett, Harris, Myatt, Wilfort, Bartley, G Watts, K Watts.
Subs: Amaning, Hollidge, Silk.