CASUALS PROMISING PERFORMANCE

By Rob Cavallini

Monday July 14^th, 2008 KO: 7pm [Friendly]

	3	-	1
Corinthian-Casuals				Molesey

Casuals produced a promising performance against their old friends from Molesey. Fielding a new look attack Casuals created plenty of opportunities and could have scored five by half time with Jason Hanif, Mark Tulley, and Luke Edghill all having chances, but were just lacking the killer touch in their first match of the season.

Molesey had their moments and it was only Russell Banyard who hooked a shot by the visitors off the line which kept the scores level at half-time.

Within seconds of the restart Casuals were caught napping and Molesey exploited a flat back four and took the lead. Casuals though continued to knock the ball about and were the side who looked more likely to score. Their patience was rewarded on 55 minutes when Mark Tulley was brought down for a penalty. After dusting himself down, he stepped up to blast Casuals level.

Casuals continued to press and after Jason Hanif raced through only to shoot wide, followed by Luke Edghill beating two men, before seeing his shot blocked. With 15 minutes remaining Edghill back heeled Casuals into a 2-1 lead and the same player completed the scoring five minutes later.

Team


1	Colin Harris
2	Russell Banyard
3	Dale Hennessy
4	Chris Horwood
5	BenWard
6	Lee Matthews
7	Ryan Hughes
8	Alexander Castanesta
9	Mark Tulley	^[pen]
10	Luke Edghill	^{[75, 80]}
11	Jason Hanif

12	Dave Taylor	^{[Banyard - 46]}
14	Richard Price	^{[Ward - 46]}
15	Kevin Broad	^{[Hughes - 46]}
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17
	Attendance:	40

Forthcoming Games

19th July - Away v Prestatyn Town (League of Wales)

20th July - Away v Llangefni Town (relegated from League of Wales last season)

Ryman League fixtures

The Ryman League fixtures have been released and Casuals will travel to Fleet on 16th August , before entertaining Walton & Hersham and Sittingbourne. The Christmas derby match with Croydon Athletic returns after an absence of several years.

F.A. Cup

In the F.A. Cup Casuals have been drawn away to Stewart & Lloyds or Clapton in the preliminary round. A successful passage would probably mean a home tie with Croydon Athletic in the next round.

F.A. Trophy

Casuals have been drawn at home to Worthing in the preliminary round. The winners will be at home to Merstham or Arlesey Town. Surrey Senior Cup Casuals are away to Godalming Town in the second round.