Buoyed by their recent away win at Leatherhead, Brockham got stuck into Worcester Park straight away. Jos Hunt hit a shot hard and low to beat the Worcester Park keeper. Ed Russ took a short corner to Will Timmons who was unmarked on the edge of the box, Will hit it first time to make it 2-0. It appeared that Brockham had found their form and that this game was going to be one way traffic, but the Brockham players eased up and let Worcester Park back into the game, 2-1. Will Timmons hit another great shot which the keeper saved but Sam Church followed up to make it 3-1. Joss Hunt took a knock and was substituted for Archie Routleff. Joe Rabbetts, in goal for Brockham, made some great saves to protect Brockham’s lead including one with his head which he must have picked up on the streets of Bogata!
In the second half Matthew Chapman went in goal for Brockham whilst Joe Rabbetts moved out to the left and Owen Knowles went to right back. Worcester Park applied pressure immediately, winning corners and getting another goal back to make it 3-2. Great defending by George Wryde and Owen Knowles kept Brockham in front as Brockham pushed forward. Ed Russ had a good free kick saved and a cross from Owen Knowles was met by Joe Rabbetts forcing another good save. Brockham applied more pressure but could not get another goal and the home crowd were delighted and relieved to hear the final whistle, 3-2. Based upon the balance of play Brockham deserved all three points.
Man of the Match: Ed Russ
Report by Rick Russ
