A strong home performance by U10 Ashstead Colts B against Brockham Badgers Barbarians produced a 2-0 result and three points for the home side in Division Three of the Epsom and Ewell League.
The game opened with a midfield battle and chances at each end. On seven minutes Brockham's goalkeeper, Josh Snow, denied Ashstead by making a stretching save steering the ball over the top of the goal. The corner was well defended by Thomas Ambrose and cleared down the wing but a long range strike saw the ball come back with real pace straight into Brockham's goal and Ashstead were 1-0 ahead.
The second half started with the same open play as the first with open play and chamges at both ends. Ben MacKenzie was now making trademark probing runs down the left wing placing Ashstead under increased pressure. Unfortunately as Brockham started to push forward looking for the equaliser they became stretched at the back and a quick counter attack by Ashstead saw Brockham's defence outnumbered. A simple pass allowed Ashstead to get one on one with Brockham's keeper and after a brave save, the loose ball was an easy tap resulting in Ashtead going 2-0 in front.
Brockham countered quickly with Callum Holder now running at the Ashstead defence. The pressure on Ashstead continued to build but Brockham were unable to get a goal (despite three corners in quick succession). A last late strike by Badgers winger Ben Austin fizzed wide summing up a disappointing morning for the Badgers.
Man of the Match: Josh Snow
Brockham Badgers: Thomas Ambrose, Ben Austin, William Glenn, Callum Holder, Bailey Osborne (Capt.), Josh Snow, Ben MacKenzie, Lily Turner, Arun Watkins,
