Corinthian-Casuals 0 - 2 Welling United
London Senior Cup 2nd Round
Tuesday 6th November 2018
Match report and Photos: Stuart Tree (set of pics here)
Additional Photos from Andy Nunn here
London Senior Cup Second Round ties don’t often live long in the memory. However, last night’s fixture between Corinthian-Casuals and Welling United will be remembered for the long awaited return of club captain Danny Bracken after an eight month layoff through injury.
The three-time Isthmian South goalkeeper of the year broke his ankle back on the Easter Bank Holiday at Walton Casuals and had been reduced to a spectator for the vital playoff run-in and the start of this historic Bostik Premier campaign. Eager to return, Bracken was given the opportunity to familiarise himself with his custodian role in this hastily arranged fixture against the Wings of Welling.
Steve King’s Wings were originally set to host the fixture but floodlight issues meant the game was swapped on the 11th hour to King George’s. This could account for easily the smallest crowd this season, though the vocal few behind the goal continued to be in good voice.
King had named a strong side and Casuals’ Manager James Bracken was under no illusions that this would be similar to the 5-1 win against Welling in this competition last season.
A minute silence was impeccably observed as announcer Richard Green read out ‘For the Fallen’ in honour of those who made the ultimate sacrifice – including over 100 Corinthians and Casuals, in the Great War.
Casuals have a habit of conceding early at the minute and this game wasn’t any different. Danny Bracken had already ‘warmed’ his hands to an early effort, much to the delight of the hardy faithful behind the opposite goal. There’d also been a crossbar hit, which was unsure if Bracken got a touch to or not. But shortly after, Ky Marsh-Brown scored the opener for Welling neatly slotting into the bottom corner.
In truth, there wasn’t much to write about for large spells of the game. Bracken had made a smart reflex save tipping over a close range effort in the first period.
It was only when Gavin McCallum hit a belter of a shot from 25 yards that swerved and dipped over a despairing Bracken did Casuals start to threaten. Despite being 2-0 down, Casuals freed themselves up and became more of a threat. Mu Maan had a good opportunity when he found himself played through, but poked his shot straight at Mohammed Hajizadeh.
Sadly, the match was to end fifteen minutes late following a nasty injury to Warren Morgan which required an Ambulance to attend. Morgan had raced for a ball and tumbled inconspicuously but clearly something twisted or turned the wrong way and the defender was left in real trouble, having been stretchered off the field.
James Bracken will be pleased with the performance, certainly in the second half and on a personal note, undoubtedly pleased to see his brother once again commanding his penalty area as we’ve seen over 370 times before in a Casuals shirt.
London Senior Cup 2nd Round
Tuesday 6th November 2018
Match report and Photos: Stuart Tree (set of pics here)
Additional Photos from Andy Nunn here
London Senior Cup Second Round ties don’t often live long in the memory. However, last night’s fixture between Corinthian-Casuals and Welling United will be remembered for the long awaited return of club captain Danny Bracken after an eight month layoff through injury.
The three-time Isthmian South goalkeeper of the year broke his ankle back on the Easter Bank Holiday at Walton Casuals and had been reduced to a spectator for the vital playoff run-in and the start of this historic Bostik Premier campaign. Eager to return, Bracken was given the opportunity to familiarise himself with his custodian role in this hastily arranged fixture against the Wings of Welling.
Steve King’s Wings were originally set to host the fixture but floodlight issues meant the game was swapped on the 11th hour to King George’s. This could account for easily the smallest crowd this season, though the vocal few behind the goal continued to be in good voice.
King had named a strong side and Casuals’ Manager James Bracken was under no illusions that this would be similar to the 5-1 win against Welling in this competition last season.
A minute silence was impeccably observed as announcer Richard Green read out ‘For the Fallen’ in honour of those who made the ultimate sacrifice – including over 100 Corinthians and Casuals, in the Great War.
Casuals have a habit of conceding early at the minute and this game wasn’t any different. Danny Bracken had already ‘warmed’ his hands to an early effort, much to the delight of the hardy faithful behind the opposite goal. There’d also been a crossbar hit, which was unsure if Bracken got a touch to or not. But shortly after, Ky Marsh-Brown scored the opener for Welling neatly slotting into the bottom corner.
In truth, there wasn’t much to write about for large spells of the game. Bracken had made a smart reflex save tipping over a close range effort in the first period.
It was only when Gavin McCallum hit a belter of a shot from 25 yards that swerved and dipped over a despairing Bracken did Casuals start to threaten. Despite being 2-0 down, Casuals freed themselves up and became more of a threat. Mu Maan had a good opportunity when he found himself played through, but poked his shot straight at Mohammed Hajizadeh.
Sadly, the match was to end fifteen minutes late following a nasty injury to Warren Morgan which required an Ambulance to attend. Morgan had raced for a ball and tumbled inconspicuously but clearly something twisted or turned the wrong way and the defender was left in real trouble, having been stretchered off the field.
James Bracken will be pleased with the performance, certainly in the second half and on a personal note, undoubtedly pleased to see his brother once again commanding his penalty area as we’ve seen over 370 times before in a Casuals shirt.
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