Match Result
Corinthian-Casuals 3 v 4 Chipstead

Incredibly 2 goals from Jamie Byatt and a great third by Joel Thompson were still not enough to win the game for Casuals on Saturday.

An emotional day, that started with a minutes silence for the two tragically killed workers at the Corinthians Arena this week, ended with a feast of goals!

The loss leaves Casuals still further struggling at the bottom of the league and facing an uphill battle to avoid relegation. The goalscoring form of talisman Byatt will at least give manager Kim Harris something positive to focus on, and if others around him can start to contribute too, hopefully there will be a way out for us over the Christmas period!

When Joel Thompson scored with 5 minutes to go today, to make the score 3-3, it actually seemed only Casuals would win it. However Juevan Spencer missed his chance to grab the points and just to prove it never rains but pours - Chipstead went straight down the other end and in the last minute, stole the win 4-3.

Match Result
Whitstable Town 3 v 1 Corinthian-Casuals

Football is full of cliche's and by saying this was a relegation 6 pointer is one of many. However by saying this is a relegation 6 pointer just five weeks before Christmas is another altogether.

This game was crucial on every single level. Not only is the club adrift at the bottom but a win could keep us amongst the others above that are dearly fighting on every front against a three team drop come the end of the season. An inspiring penalty from Jamie Byatt on 28 minutes looked to have injected a dose of adrenaline after a Whitstable defender handballed on the line, but that's unfortunately what it was, a dose. It lasted all of 6 minutes before the hosts with ten men bravely fought back into the game winning a spot kick of their own through a rather innocent challenge by the Casuals defence. 

Although the pitch was boggy and the quality of the playing surface on par with the warm up training patch at the back of the King George's Arena it was always going to be a difficult game. Nevertheless, the Casuals went into the break probably wondering if they would come out of the game with just a point as the possession and potent attacks sustained by the 10 man side would have demonstrated to a late arriver that they had the one man advantage.

During the second half both teams couldn´t really muster any real chance of another goal. Juevan Spencer came close on 67 minutes when he was clipped through by Thompson and with just the keeper to beat managed to loop his shot high and wide into the lady's back garden on Grimshill Road. There was also a precarious moment shortly afterwards for Corinth as a defensive communication allowed a Whitstable attacker to steal the ball in the penalty area, he then layed it to his fellower midfielder who fired low and hard only for a chocolate and pink shirt to get in the way, blocking and clearing it with a soundtrack of claims by the home crowd that it struck an arm. The referee waved play-on but inspiration was flowing in the home camp and a burning desire to win the three points was clearly evident.

With the Casuals flirting with danger, Craig Thompson's goal for Whitstable in the 79th wasn´t a surprise. The victory was then signed, sealed and delivered on 89 minutes when defender Joseph kane stepped up to set up the oystermen for an unbelieveable victory, or at least that's what was thought. Apparently, this was their worst performance for a while and considering their win midweek against high flying Ryman Premier side Maidstone United in the Kent Senior Cup and their now unbeaten run streatching to 7 games, that statement may well just have some justification.

The evening was capped off with a casuals sending off so for some positive spin the Casuals eventually lost 3-1 with ten men. Also, there were a couple of inspirational acts of brilliance by Byatt and Bracken yet fortunately for our faithful fans who didn´t make it that was all they would have had to shout about. Nevertheless, if there was anything the Chocolate and Pink deserved to pick up from the Kent coast it would be a chilling reality of the situation, from a cold shower. 

Good news elsewhere, Paul Stewart's reserves fought out a 4-4 draw away to Glebe Football Club in the London Senior Trophy, coming out eventual winners 3-4 on penalties. Goals in normal time came from Jack Major, Scott Fitzsimmons, Shaun Brown and Jake Wilgoss. The quarter final tie will be played in February against Peckham Town. 

A changed Casuals side came through tonight's Surrey Senior Cup tie victorious thanks to goals from Steve Barilli, Jamie Byatt (pictured) and the returning Chirs Watney.

Having started brightly, Casuals took until midway through the first half to break through their Combined Counties opponent's defence. Great wing play from Byatt set up Barilli with the chance he needed, and he squirmed the ball into the bottom corner. 1-0.

This wasn't to lead to a period of comfort however as a mis-timed Danny Dudley back pass was latched on to by the Westfield attack who emphatically equalised despite Danny Bracken's best efforts. 1-1

Casuals responded well though and went in to the break 2-1 up due to a fantastic left foot strike from club talisman, Jamie Byatt, who smashed the ball from the edge of the box in to the top corner of the net. A terrific goal to make it 2-1.

The second half didn't see a great deal of goal action at either end on this frosty night and the contest was at last effectively over once Chris Watney (pictured) scored the third with twenty minutes to go. A poor back pass was again a defender's downfall and the striker who's been out for 8 weeks managed to put the ball beyond the advancing keeper to send Corinth in to the next round! 

Pictures of the match can be seen here.

Resultado do Jogo - Corinthian Casuals 3 x 1 Westfield

Um lado Casuals mudou veio através de Surrey sênior copo de hoje amarrar vitoriosos graças aos golos de Barilli , Byatt eo Watney retorno.

Tendo começado brilhantemente, Casuals levou até a meio do primeiro semestre para romper seu condados conbined adversários defesa. Grande jogo pela ala de Byatt configurar Barilli com a chance que ele precisava , e ele se contorcia a bola no canto inferior. 1-0.

Isso não era para levar a um período de conforto , porém, como um mistimed Danny Dudley volta passagem foi fechada para pelo ataque Westfield enfaticamente que empatou apesar Danny Brackens melhores esforços. 1-1

Casuals respondeu bem embora e entrou para o intervalo 2-1 devido a uma greve de pé esquerdo fantástico do clube talismã, Byatt , que bateu a bola da entrada da área no canto superior da rede. Um golo fantástico 2-1 .

A segunda metade não viu muita ação gol em cada extremidade nesta noite gelada eo concurso foi finalmente efetivamente mais uma vez Chris Watney (foto) marcou o terceiro com 20 minutos para ir. A má passagem de volta foi novamente uma queda defensores eo atacante, que está fora por 8 semanas conseguiu colocar a bola além da guarda fora correndo , para enviar Corinto para a próxima rodada!