Having suffered 3 straight defeats Brockham were badly in need of a strong performance. Brockham set off at pace and immediately put Elm Grove under pressure with Sam Church shooting just wide. Ed Russ then played the ball out to Joe Rabbetts on the left who whipped a ball across the Elm Grove goal which was met by Jos Hunt who made no mistake, 1-0. Again, Joe Rabbetts got away only to be brought down in the Elm Grove goal by a fine tackle. Will Timmons pushed forward for Brockham and fired in a long range shot just over the bar. New Brockham goal keeper, Hugh Morgan, made a series of good saves and kept Brockham in the lead. Brockham broke again and Joe Rabbetts took the opportunity to build Brockham’s lead, 2-0. Sam Church got the ball out to George Wryde who shot just wide for Brockham. Another Brockham cross fell to Sam Church who buried his shot, 3 -0. Brockham kept their shape and passed the ball well, something that had been lacking previously, but Elm Grove were not out of this and scored on the break just before half time. 3-1.
At half time Brockham Coach, Jason Rabbetts, brought on Archie Routleff and Owen Knowles, replacing Ben MacKenzie at right back. Elm Grove came out immediately looking to get back into the game and Hugh Morgan was forced to come off his line, making Elm Grove shoot wide. Elm Grove were having trouble dealing with Joe Rabbetts, his shot on target was spilled by the Elm Grove keeper and Sam Church was on hand to finish it, 4-1. Elm Grove managed to get another goal but it was not enough and the match ended 4-2. It was a much better performance by Brockham.
Man of the Match: Ed Russ.
Report by Rick Russ
