Match Report
by Robin Piper
Northwood made a winning
start to their pre-season programme as they overcame Conference
South newcomers Wimbledon.
Woods started well and
they took the lead on 10 minutes as Adrian Abramian set off on a
mazy run before slotting the ball past Dons’ goalkeeper Jack Turner.
Wimbledon pressed for the equaliser and Elliott Godfrey had a couple
of chances but was unable to beat Mitch Swain in the Northwood goal.
However, Godfrey’s
persistence paid off as he capitalised on a defensive mix-up to draw
the visitors level in the 24th minute.
The balance of play
remained fairly even for the remainder of the half although Billy
Dunn and Sam Hatton went close for the visitors.
Both sides made a number
of changes during the half-time break and Woods’ substitute Abdul
Yoki was immediately on the attack but he was denied by Turner.
Wimbledon’s Evans Kouassi and Tommy Tolady were guilty of spurning
excellent chances whilst Yoki’s long range effort flew narrowly
over.
Woods proceeded to
threaten the Dons’ goal and Terry Davies saw his shot from an acute
angle rebound off the post whilst Yoki drew another save from
Turner.
But Wimbledon were
guilty of missing a couple of gilt-edged chances as Evans Kouassi
and Tommy Tolady were off target.
And Northwood showed the
visitors how it should be done when they regained the lead on 71
minutes as Davies charged down Turner’s attempted clearance
following a poor back-pass.
Chances continued to be
created at either end and James Folkes had a shot saved by Swain
whilst Yoki went close with a cheeky near post free-kick.
Woods’ Anthony Page
tested replacement ‘keeper Liam Poupart before Tolady squandered
another glorious chance to equalise in the penultimate minute of a
contest that proved a useful workout for both sides. |
