HORNCHURCH 2 BILLERICAY 0 - report and line ups

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Thursday 23-July-2015

HORNCHURCH  2  BILLERICAY TOWN  0

 

HFC –

1 – Sam Mott

2 – Dave Collis – Tom Potter 87

3 – Billy Coyne

4 – Jed Chouman

5 – Danny Johnson

6 – Joey May – Paulius Ditkevicius 75

7 – Abs Thompson – Tobi Joseph 71

8 – Tom Pennell – Lee Prescott 63

9 – Calvin Poku – Michael Osukoya 72

10 – George Purcell – Vlad Sighiartu 79

11 – Junior Luke – Matt Rose 84

 

BT – Mikhael Kharshiladze – Alex Alexander – Chris Bourne © - Lorenzo Burua – Tariq Moore-Azille – Brendan Owusu-Ansah – Loui Hazlewood – Emiliano Hysi – Jamie Guy (Ryan Mathurin 61) – L’Heureux Menga – Shane Stamp (Hamilton Bunga 74)

 

The first home pre-season friendly of the season turned out to be somewhat one-sided, as the visitors struggled to stay in contention against a lively home attack.

 

George Purcell and Calvin Poku both came close to opening the score, but were denied thanks to two excellent saves by Mikhael Kharshiladze,who was again in action when he came out quickly to save at the feet of Purcell.

 

Dave Collis created the opening goal with a long cross from the right, which was neatly headed home at the far post by Junior Luke on 18 minutes.

 

Billericay rarely threatened, but had an opportunity to draw level when Danny Johnson conceded a penalty. Jamie Guy stepped up, but directed his shot high and over the bar on 32 minutes.

 

Billericay did not manage a shot on target during the first half, but despite their domination Hornchurch could not increase their lead, with Abs Thompson particularly dangerous on the right wing.

 

The second half followed a similar pattern, as Hornchurch continued to press, and Sam Mott had just one shot to save. The only other moment of danger was a long throw from Loui Hazlewood, which was headed away by Collis.

 

George Purcell went close with a free kick, before Jim MacFarlane introduced a number of substitutes in the second half, with Lee Prescott going close.

 

Tobi Joseph left the visiting defence in his wake before his centre found Junior Luke, who neatly fired home for the second goal on 73 minutes.