Corinthian-Casuals 4 – 1 Molesey
Bostik League South
Tuesday 7th November 2017
Match report and photos: Stuart Tree
Corinthian-Casuals made it six wins on the bounce with a comfortable 4-1 win over strugglers Molesey in the Bostik League South.
Played in relentless rain, Casuals produced an emphatic first half display which realistically put the game to bed by half time, leading 3-0 at the half-way mark.
Goals from Jordan Clarke, Jack Strange and Danny Cunningham saw the Amateurs rise to second in the league table with favourable results in other matches going Casuals’ way.
From a supporter’s standpoint, it was pleasing to see Casuals not concede early, as they had done in the previous four matches, having to come from behind in each to claim victory. Despite this, both sides started lively, with Molesey looking better than their league position suggests.
Despite the willingness of Moles, it was Casuals’ class that would see the deadlock broken. Jordan Clarke, skipping around the penalty box eventually saw him get his shot off and beat keeper Liam Allen at the near post.
Since Manager James Bracken laid down the law about not scoring enough from set-pieces, it feels like they can’t stop scoring from them. A corner whipped in wasn’t cleared and the ball fell to the feet of Jack Strange who blasted it through a packed six yard box and into the top corner. Cue wet and wild celebrations.
The game was effectively over nearing half time when an infringement in the box saw Referee Robert Wainwright point to the spot. With regular taker Josh Uzun on the bench, keeper Danny Bracken would’ve fancied it but the honour was given to Clarke who perfectly placed his spot kick into the bottom left corner. 3-0.
Casuals had further chances to make it a first half rout – Max Oldham teasing the defence before just missing the target.
The second half carried on from where the first had finished. On 61 minutes, Danny Cunningham added a fourth to further extend the lead and give Casuals a favourable goal difference. The game was clearly past the point of no return for the visitors.
With that in mind and an important FA Trophy fixture on the Management’s mind, Clarke, Oldham and Coskun Ekim were replaced by Ben Cheklit, Ike-Robertson Feehi and Mu Maan. Casuals were probably guilty of sitting back a little too… Casually and Nathan Daly conceded a penalty in the 71st minute to allow Antonio Simeone a place on the scoresheet, sending Danny Bracken the wrong way.
The last fifteen minutes saw Molesey try to push back into the game but never tested Bracken in what was difficult conditions. Casuals had enough in the tank to hold them at bay and break fast on the counter, if required.
The win puts Casuals two points behind leaders Lewes with both Sittingbourne and Greenwich Borough losing.
James Bracken spoke after the win. "Molesey came out in the first fifteen minutes and had a go, which you expect from any Molesey side. They’re always competitive. The conditions probably suited them more, thinking perhaps it was a night where they could get stuck in and spoil it. But not taking any credit away from them, they played some nice football in the first quarter of an hour."
"Game settled after that and our little bit of extra quality showed, got our noses in front and before you know it, we’d scored three. From then on, we’re in control and never looked like it was going any other way."
Bostik League South
Tuesday 7th November 2017
Match report and photos: Stuart Tree
Corinthian-Casuals made it six wins on the bounce with a comfortable 4-1 win over strugglers Molesey in the Bostik League South.
Played in relentless rain, Casuals produced an emphatic first half display which realistically put the game to bed by half time, leading 3-0 at the half-way mark.
Goals from Jordan Clarke, Jack Strange and Danny Cunningham saw the Amateurs rise to second in the league table with favourable results in other matches going Casuals’ way.
From a supporter’s standpoint, it was pleasing to see Casuals not concede early, as they had done in the previous four matches, having to come from behind in each to claim victory. Despite this, both sides started lively, with Molesey looking better than their league position suggests.
Despite the willingness of Moles, it was Casuals’ class that would see the deadlock broken. Jordan Clarke, skipping around the penalty box eventually saw him get his shot off and beat keeper Liam Allen at the near post.
Since Manager James Bracken laid down the law about not scoring enough from set-pieces, it feels like they can’t stop scoring from them. A corner whipped in wasn’t cleared and the ball fell to the feet of Jack Strange who blasted it through a packed six yard box and into the top corner. Cue wet and wild celebrations.
The game was effectively over nearing half time when an infringement in the box saw Referee Robert Wainwright point to the spot. With regular taker Josh Uzun on the bench, keeper Danny Bracken would’ve fancied it but the honour was given to Clarke who perfectly placed his spot kick into the bottom left corner. 3-0.
Casuals had further chances to make it a first half rout – Max Oldham teasing the defence before just missing the target.
The second half carried on from where the first had finished. On 61 minutes, Danny Cunningham added a fourth to further extend the lead and give Casuals a favourable goal difference. The game was clearly past the point of no return for the visitors.
With that in mind and an important FA Trophy fixture on the Management’s mind, Clarke, Oldham and Coskun Ekim were replaced by Ben Cheklit, Ike-Robertson Feehi and Mu Maan. Casuals were probably guilty of sitting back a little too… Casually and Nathan Daly conceded a penalty in the 71st minute to allow Antonio Simeone a place on the scoresheet, sending Danny Bracken the wrong way.
The last fifteen minutes saw Molesey try to push back into the game but never tested Bracken in what was difficult conditions. Casuals had enough in the tank to hold them at bay and break fast on the counter, if required.
The win puts Casuals two points behind leaders Lewes with both Sittingbourne and Greenwich Borough losing.
James Bracken spoke after the win. "Molesey came out in the first fifteen minutes and had a go, which you expect from any Molesey side. They’re always competitive. The conditions probably suited them more, thinking perhaps it was a night where they could get stuck in and spoil it. But not taking any credit away from them, they played some nice football in the first quarter of an hour."
"Game settled after that and our little bit of extra quality showed, got our noses in front and before you know it, we’d scored three. From then on, we’re in control and never looked like it was going any other way."
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