Sutton Valence travelled to Burnt Ash in Storm Darragh which brought with it icy winds and rain.
First half did not go according to plan as with the rain falling this created a very slick surface and the ball was moving around the pitch at pace. Burnt Ash capitalised on this and made a few quick movements into Sutton Valence's half and in turn the D. With a couple of well hit balls from half way in the D saw the ball flash through the crowd into the net.
Sutton Valence 1-0 down shifted into a higher gear and now accustom to the slick pitch put a string of passes together to threaten the opposition. With a lovely worked ball through to Harrison Sharpe thundered a shot from close to the by line flashing past the keeper to the far side of the goal 1-1.
With the game now level Sutton Valence pushed higher up the pitch to take the lead but Burnt Ash pushed back to create a few chances which resulted in two quick goals to end the first half 3-1.
Half time came and team talk was they were still in this and could turn it around.

With a renewed determination Sutton Valence started in a strong manner pinning Burnt Ash in their own half and stringing passes and shots together only to be narrowly wide or saved by the opposition's keeper.
Sutton Valence could not capitalize on the numerous short corners that Burnt Ash was getting Frustrated about giving away.
Shout out has to go to Zak Blanchard and Mike Stapleton for his impressive performance at the back, stepping in to deal with through balls and helping link the play together.
Final whistle came and now with both teams soaked to the bone retired to Bexley Cricket Club for Teas and Drinks

Team: David Turner; Alex Sandberg; Stuart Edmed; Alex Stanford; Bob Sagrott; Darren Thompson; Zak Blanchard; Rod Harcourt; James Abrahams; Harrison Sharpe; Chris Sheldon; Cullen Elson; Bob Bartlett; Mike Stapleton.

Report By: David Turner

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