Corinthian-Casuals 1-0 Faversham Town
Ryman League Division One South
Saturday 7th February 2015
Attendance: 123
Match report: Darren Pasley
Pics: Stuart Tree
Casuals made it the best possible return from Brazil as they defeated title chasing Faversham Town 1-0 on Saturday.
As well as a welcome 3 points it was also a clean sheet against the divisions top scorers.
Fielding near enough the same starting XI that faced their Brazilian counterparts a fortnight ago the hosts started well against a Faversham side that came into the game on the back of a shock 2-1 defeat at Hythe.
The games first serious effort arrived in the 9th minute when Maz Bettache hit a fierce daisy cutter from fully 30 yards which keeper Robert French had to be alert down to save.
A confident opening to the game for the hosts was rewarded in the 14th minute when Casuals took the lead through Dave Hodges.
Juevan Spencer showing good pace and skill to beat two men and drive though the middle and after his pass found Byatt, the strikers right wing cross was only headed into the path of the arriving Hodges who calmly sidefooted past French.
Faversham were showing plenty of promise themselves and Josh Stanford was keeping his marker Danny Green on his toes with various displays of trickery on the ball.
Despite plenty of possession however in the final third the visitors were struggling to make inroads against a Casuals backline that had conceded 5 goals against basement boys Redhill in their last league game.
Casuals themselves were neat and resourceful in possession and Carl Wilson-Denis nearly found himself in on goal following Hodges through ball but the big striker stumbled and forced himself wide.
On 33 minutes there were shouts for a penalty as Stanford jinked inside Green and sent in a low cross to the left. Jack Harris the on-loan Maidstone striker was sent flying but referee Neil Morrison adjudged that Danny Dudley had won the ball.
Looking back perhaps the games pivotal moment arrived in the 37th minute when Kieran Oliver turned and shot inside the area. Bracken pulled off a magnificent flying save but the ball dropped to Harris who it appeared had a tap in. Somehow his goalbound effort from 6 yards was gathered and clung onto by Bracken who had astonishingly got back up from the initial save. It was a miraculous piece of goalkeeping and ultimately worthy of securing all 3 points.
At the other end Casuals were looking to add a second before the break and Spencer again at the heart of things saw a curling cross towards Byatt hooked away by visiting skipper Matthew Bourne at the last second.
The visitors emerged for the second half immediately looking to force the equalizer. Their intentions were shown almost from the kick off as Charley Robertson forced Bracken into action once more with a low effort.
The frantic start to the half continued as Wilson-Denis was inches away from volleying Hodges cross home having initiated the move.
The game was then halted for over 5 minutes as Jamie Maxted was forced off inured for the visitors. From the restart Robertson again caused Casuals problems as he weaved through the backline but with the ball breaking to Standord the little winger curled wide and over when well placed inside the box,
Jamie Byatt came close to doubling the lead midway through the second half as Spencer again being the provider sent over a cross for the hitman to just head over.
Debutant Jack Sullivan for Faversham nearly leveled the scores when his intended cross to the back post just evaded Brackens upright.
With Faversham pushing forward and holding a high line Casuals looked to breach via midfield runners and Bettache nearly did exactly that. With 20 minutes remaining the young midfielder found Spencer breaking from deep and through on goal only the outstretched toe of keeper French denied the winger a clear route inside the area. From the ensuring scramble 10 yards outside the area the award was eventually drop ball to the defending teams relief.
Moments later French again denied Casuals this time brilliantly tipping over Lee Hall’s first time effort from the edge of the area.
Inside the last 10 minutes and it was the home side looking the more likely to add to the score. French showing good hands to cling onto Byatt’s goalbound effort after the ball fell invitingly inside the box.
With the Casuals backline in commanding form the visitors were restricted to efforts from distance or set pieces and in the 8th minute of stoppage time Bracken once again showed his worth as he clung onto Robertson’s fiercely struck drive.
The final whistle was soon to sound and a victory for a Casuals side who responded to their defensive critics by shutting out a side that averages nearly 3 goals a game this season.
A delighted Matt Howard was full of praise after the match
“I saw that result coming – to be honest we all did. The Brazil trip has left them buzzing and its given the whole club a lift.
We’ve beaten one of the best sides in the league, infact taken 4 points off them overall. There was a new found hunger out there and one or two looked different players. They played well in Brazil and have brought that form back over here.”.
Commenting on Danny Bracken Howard added, “ Bracks made a double save on 40 mins and quite frankly it was world class and that inspired the lads for the rest of the match. It certainly backs up mine and Luke’s (Garrard) belief that he is the best keeper in the league.”
“We’re defending well and hopefully that is the start of a run now for us. One we need and we are really looking forward to Tuesday (AFC Wimbledon) and Three Bridges next Saturday.
Stuart Tree's full set of pics can be viewed here
The goal can be seen here
Ryman League Division One South
Saturday 7th February 2015
Attendance: 123
Match report: Darren Pasley
Pics: Stuart Tree
Casuals made it the best possible return from Brazil as they defeated title chasing Faversham Town 1-0 on Saturday.
As well as a welcome 3 points it was also a clean sheet against the divisions top scorers.
Fielding near enough the same starting XI that faced their Brazilian counterparts a fortnight ago the hosts started well against a Faversham side that came into the game on the back of a shock 2-1 defeat at Hythe.
The games first serious effort arrived in the 9th minute when Maz Bettache hit a fierce daisy cutter from fully 30 yards which keeper Robert French had to be alert down to save.
A confident opening to the game for the hosts was rewarded in the 14th minute when Casuals took the lead through Dave Hodges.
Juevan Spencer showing good pace and skill to beat two men and drive though the middle and after his pass found Byatt, the strikers right wing cross was only headed into the path of the arriving Hodges who calmly sidefooted past French.
Faversham were showing plenty of promise themselves and Josh Stanford was keeping his marker Danny Green on his toes with various displays of trickery on the ball.
Despite plenty of possession however in the final third the visitors were struggling to make inroads against a Casuals backline that had conceded 5 goals against basement boys Redhill in their last league game.
Casuals themselves were neat and resourceful in possession and Carl Wilson-Denis nearly found himself in on goal following Hodges through ball but the big striker stumbled and forced himself wide.
On 33 minutes there were shouts for a penalty as Stanford jinked inside Green and sent in a low cross to the left. Jack Harris the on-loan Maidstone striker was sent flying but referee Neil Morrison adjudged that Danny Dudley had won the ball.
Looking back perhaps the games pivotal moment arrived in the 37th minute when Kieran Oliver turned and shot inside the area. Bracken pulled off a magnificent flying save but the ball dropped to Harris who it appeared had a tap in. Somehow his goalbound effort from 6 yards was gathered and clung onto by Bracken who had astonishingly got back up from the initial save. It was a miraculous piece of goalkeeping and ultimately worthy of securing all 3 points.
At the other end Casuals were looking to add a second before the break and Spencer again at the heart of things saw a curling cross towards Byatt hooked away by visiting skipper Matthew Bourne at the last second.
The visitors emerged for the second half immediately looking to force the equalizer. Their intentions were shown almost from the kick off as Charley Robertson forced Bracken into action once more with a low effort.
The frantic start to the half continued as Wilson-Denis was inches away from volleying Hodges cross home having initiated the move.
The game was then halted for over 5 minutes as Jamie Maxted was forced off inured for the visitors. From the restart Robertson again caused Casuals problems as he weaved through the backline but with the ball breaking to Standord the little winger curled wide and over when well placed inside the box,
Jamie Byatt came close to doubling the lead midway through the second half as Spencer again being the provider sent over a cross for the hitman to just head over.
Debutant Jack Sullivan for Faversham nearly leveled the scores when his intended cross to the back post just evaded Brackens upright.
With Faversham pushing forward and holding a high line Casuals looked to breach via midfield runners and Bettache nearly did exactly that. With 20 minutes remaining the young midfielder found Spencer breaking from deep and through on goal only the outstretched toe of keeper French denied the winger a clear route inside the area. From the ensuring scramble 10 yards outside the area the award was eventually drop ball to the defending teams relief.
Moments later French again denied Casuals this time brilliantly tipping over Lee Hall’s first time effort from the edge of the area.
Inside the last 10 minutes and it was the home side looking the more likely to add to the score. French showing good hands to cling onto Byatt’s goalbound effort after the ball fell invitingly inside the box.
With the Casuals backline in commanding form the visitors were restricted to efforts from distance or set pieces and in the 8th minute of stoppage time Bracken once again showed his worth as he clung onto Robertson’s fiercely struck drive.
The final whistle was soon to sound and a victory for a Casuals side who responded to their defensive critics by shutting out a side that averages nearly 3 goals a game this season.
A delighted Matt Howard was full of praise after the match
“I saw that result coming – to be honest we all did. The Brazil trip has left them buzzing and its given the whole club a lift.
We’ve beaten one of the best sides in the league, infact taken 4 points off them overall. There was a new found hunger out there and one or two looked different players. They played well in Brazil and have brought that form back over here.”.
Commenting on Danny Bracken Howard added, “ Bracks made a double save on 40 mins and quite frankly it was world class and that inspired the lads for the rest of the match. It certainly backs up mine and Luke’s (Garrard) belief that he is the best keeper in the league.”
“We’re defending well and hopefully that is the start of a run now for us. One we need and we are really looking forward to Tuesday (AFC Wimbledon) and Three Bridges next Saturday.
Stuart Tree's full set of pics can be viewed here
The goal can be seen here
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