Bishop's Stortford 3 - 0 Corinthian-Casuals
Bostik League Premier Division
Saturday 20th October 2018
Report and Pics: Stuart Tree (full set of photos here)
Corinthian-Casuals suffered their first defeat in four matches going down 3-0 to a clinical Bishop’s Stortford side in the Bostik League Premier Division.
Casuals headed into this game looking to extend an unbeaten run which had saw three clean sheets in three games. However, standing in their way was a resurgent Stortford, who have vastly improved on their early season exploits – now under the guidance of Steve Smith and Jamie Cureton. The blues are unbeaten in their previous eight matches following the appointment of the new management duo.
Their cause was helped by having the services of National League hot-shot Jake Cass up front. His first start for the club in five matches. The dual-registered striker was unavailable to play for his parent club, Braintree thanks to FA Cup eligibility reasons. Joining him was the experienced ex-QPR and Norwich hitman Jamie Cureton.
Casuals made a number of changes from their London Senior Cup win in the week but a notable absence in midfield was Coskun Ekim, being replaced by Hamilton Antonio.
Stortford had the better of the opening chances though Casuals looked more dangerous on the counter. Keeper Brad Comins had to be sharp to prevent Cureton and Nick Brown from scoring.
The first blow was struck on 13 minutes. Cass turned Jack Tucker and his low cross was pounced upon by Alfie Mason in the six yard box. Casuals’ defending something left to be desired.
Warren Mfula was closest to restoring parity when he met a cross and his header was expertly kept out by Calum Kitscha. Gabriel Odunaike broke the back line and raced onto a through ball, though the assistant referee deemed him offside. However, replays of footage show the striker clearly onside when the ball is played. Small margins can be costly.
And so it was; just four minutes into the second half and a long ball from Stortford’s own half found Casuals’ defence wanting and Cureton had no hesitation in punishing the visitors. How he took his goal well, though!
Corinth had been winded and never looked like getting back into the game, despite good build up play around the box. Jordan Clarke cut in from the byline and forced a save at the near post. Jack Strange’s free header could only sail over the bar. Odunaike breaking through could only muster a weak shot.
At the other end, Comins made a string of excellent saves from a number of chances but many will remember his mistake that cost the third goal. Another long ball into the box was mishandled by the keeper and Cass reacted quickly to head into an empty net.
Read Manager James Bracken's post match thoughts here.
Bostik League Premier Division
Saturday 20th October 2018
Report and Pics: Stuart Tree (full set of photos here)
Corinthian-Casuals suffered their first defeat in four matches going down 3-0 to a clinical Bishop’s Stortford side in the Bostik League Premier Division.
Casuals headed into this game looking to extend an unbeaten run which had saw three clean sheets in three games. However, standing in their way was a resurgent Stortford, who have vastly improved on their early season exploits – now under the guidance of Steve Smith and Jamie Cureton. The blues are unbeaten in their previous eight matches following the appointment of the new management duo.
Their cause was helped by having the services of National League hot-shot Jake Cass up front. His first start for the club in five matches. The dual-registered striker was unavailable to play for his parent club, Braintree thanks to FA Cup eligibility reasons. Joining him was the experienced ex-QPR and Norwich hitman Jamie Cureton.
Casuals made a number of changes from their London Senior Cup win in the week but a notable absence in midfield was Coskun Ekim, being replaced by Hamilton Antonio.
Stortford had the better of the opening chances though Casuals looked more dangerous on the counter. Keeper Brad Comins had to be sharp to prevent Cureton and Nick Brown from scoring.
The first blow was struck on 13 minutes. Cass turned Jack Tucker and his low cross was pounced upon by Alfie Mason in the six yard box. Casuals’ defending something left to be desired.
Warren Mfula was closest to restoring parity when he met a cross and his header was expertly kept out by Calum Kitscha. Gabriel Odunaike broke the back line and raced onto a through ball, though the assistant referee deemed him offside. However, replays of footage show the striker clearly onside when the ball is played. Small margins can be costly.
And so it was; just four minutes into the second half and a long ball from Stortford’s own half found Casuals’ defence wanting and Cureton had no hesitation in punishing the visitors. How he took his goal well, though!
Corinth had been winded and never looked like getting back into the game, despite good build up play around the box. Jordan Clarke cut in from the byline and forced a save at the near post. Jack Strange’s free header could only sail over the bar. Odunaike breaking through could only muster a weak shot.
At the other end, Comins made a string of excellent saves from a number of chances but many will remember his mistake that cost the third goal. Another long ball into the box was mishandled by the keeper and Cass reacted quickly to head into an empty net.
Read Manager James Bracken's post match thoughts here.
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