Dagger03 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Tuesday 03-February-2015 – Essex Senior Cup Quarter Final REDBRIDGE 0 HORNCHURCH 3 Redbridge: Jack Avery, Aaron Tatham (Shane Wallace, 52), George Winn, Liam Thomas, Tyron Thomas, Aaron Scott, Bostry Bansende, Patrick Damali, Chinedu McKenzie, Hulusi Mustafa (Vinny Murphy, 73), Carlos Espiroto Santo (Joe Gent, 70). Unused Substitutes: Brian Moses, Charlie Parish. AFC Hornchurch: Sam Mott, Billy Coyne, Chris Bourne, Elliott Styles, Billy Roast, Thomas Gogo (Sam Burton, 80), Tobi Joseph, Joey May, Nnamdi Nwachuku (Joe Scott, 83), Martin Tuohy, Junior Luke. Unused Substitutes: George Purcell, Kieran Bishop, Callum Chafer. Bookings: Hornchurch: Joseph (16, handball). Referee: Stuart Franklin (Wickford) - he has previously officiated at five other Hornchurch matches and has been an assistant at eight other games. Assistant Referees: Richard Carter (Romford) – on line 18/3/14 v Cray Wanderers, and 7/9/14 v Hampton Thomas Whay (Harlow) – no previous matches involving Hornchurch Attendance: 59. REDBRIDGE 0 HORNCHURCH 3 Goals from Junior Luke, Martin Tuohy and Nnamdi Nwachuku sealed a 3-0 win and a Senior Cup Semi-Final berth for AFC Hornchurch, as Redbridge were defeated on a cold evening at Oakside, when temperatures dipped to zero as the match progressed. The pitch was passed as playable at the 4 pm inspection, and was in reasonable condition considering the adverse weather in the preceding days. Redbridge defended well for the majority of the first half, although they could have fallen behind in the first thirty seconds, when Nnamdi Nwachuku made space for himself in the penalty area before seeing his shot deflected just past the near post via keeper Jack Avery. Hornchurch continued to force the pace, and on five minutes Martin Tuohy combined with Tobi Joseph, who directed his shot wide of the near post. Thomas Gogo, operating in the position usually taken by Frankie Curley, sent a neat pass towards Tuohy, who had created an opening for himself and his chip dropped narrowly past the post. Billy Coyne, on his 200th appearance for Hornchurch, threatened with a deflected strike which skimmed just over the bar. Redbridge enjoyed their share of the territorial play but rarely threatened. Their best chance came when George Winn hit the side netting with a shot from a narrow angle. Hornchurch continued to press, but could not open the scoring, thanks to a resolute and well-drilled home defence. Tuohy’s hard drive from the edge of the area brought a fine save from goalkeeper Jack Avery and Thomas Gogo fired over after a Joey May corner was only partially cleared. Joey May then went close with a fine shot from outside the penalty area, and, as the first half entered stoppage time Junior Luke made a powerful run through the middle and his shot beat the diving Avery to give Hornchurch a long-overdue lead. There was a delay to the start of the second half when only one home player – Aaron Tatham - came out onto the pitch, the rest of the team seemingly content to remain in the warmth of the changing room, whilst the majority of the 59 spectators in attendance stayed in the bar until the last possible second. Eventually the rest of the Redbridge team appeared, though for Tatham it was a very short second half as he received an injury and was replaced by Shane Wallace on 51 minutes. A minute later, Martin Tuohy sent Avery the wrong way from the penalty spot after a foul inside the area. Billy Roast moved forward and came close for the away side when his header was cleared off the goal line but, with 59 minutes played, a third goal all but sealed the win as Nnamdi Nwachuku fired home inside the far post from a narrow angle. Redbridge held out amid fierce pressure, as Hornchurch continued move forward. Joey May twice went close, and after Tuohy’s fierce drive was blocked, the loose ball fell put to Gogo who smashed a low effort against a post. Sam Burton came on for his debut appearance, and Joe Scott – who has scored fifteen goals in his ten reserve team appearances this season – crashed a shot against the bar, and then forced an excellent save from Jack Avery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Unusual for a keeper to be beaten by a penalty and later make an excellent save, both after being substituted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger03 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks Kel - it was of course Aaron Tatum (number two) who was substituted and not Jack Avery, as per the line ups but not as per the report. Now revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paokman Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Beat me to it Kel, a case of Lazarus has risen, eh?, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paokman Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 And the date of the semi final is..........? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger03 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Semi final date is Tuesday 24th February (to be confirmed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Drewett Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Nnamdi Nwachuku (Dave) looked very good which shows the level he was playing. Some nice little link up play and 3.0 is being very nice on them with it being so one sided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Drewett Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Nnamdi Nwachuku looked very good which shows the level he was playing. Some nice little link up play and 3.0 is being very nice on them with it being so one sided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgefan Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 hooray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Urchin Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Seconded bridge fan I didn't expect this game to go ahead to be honest so made other plans,was surprised when I heard it was on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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