Hadlow goalkeeper Wash impresses again as FC end season with defeat
Hadlow goalkeeper Charlie Wash (left) who produced his second impressive display against at Greatness Park on Tuesday night
Sevenoaks FC's seven match-winning run came to an end against Hadlow Evolution in their final haart of Kent County League Division 2 East game of the season at Greatness Park on Monday night.
The game, postponed at Hadlow College last week was switched with the home side conceding ground advantage, in order to complete the season, and including former Town defender Jonathan Lord in their side.
Hadlow went in front when referee Andy Butler penalised Stuart Clarke for handball for the second time this season.
As against Tenterden earlier in the season FC officials belived it was ball to hand, but Myles Lowden stepping up to score.
Sevenoaks had an off night in midfield, losing the ball all over the pitch, with Brad Draper, Dave Sansom, and Dave Blundell all missing from the starting line-up, forcing Joe Creasey and Benji Agana to fee off scraps in an effort to create anything uop front.
FC condeded a second when a poor air shot by Matt Crompton found it's way to Hadlow's Chris Crouch whose shot hit Clarke's leg, only for Adam Porter to somehow keep it out, but the rebound fell to Chris Stoate who finished from two yards.
Sevenoaks had a poor first half hour, specially in midfield, but full backs Gary Barnes and
Scott Willard breathing life into the side with their strong and powerful running from deep.
Benji Agana pulled one back a minute before half-time, converting Richard Bryce's cross
The second half saw Sevenoaks pin Hadlow back into their own half for long periords, but goalkeeper Wash was again outstanding after a fine perfromance against them earlier this season, producing save after save, to keep his team in front.
Sevenoaks had several appeals for penalties turned down, proving it wasn't their night.
Dave Blundell casme off the bench with 20 minutes to go, but Hadlow held on to win their final game of the season, their first since moving from the Tonbridge & District League.
Sevenoaks FC: Adam Porter, Gary Barnes, Scott Willard, Stuart Clarke, John Eastwood, Matt Crompton (Dave Blundell), John Phillips, Richard Bryce, Benji Agana, Joe Creasey, Andy Logan. Subs not used Gary Brooker, Dave Norburn
The Division 2 East title is still undecided after NK Aces home game with Swale United was abandoned after 61 minutes last week.
The matter is now in the hands of the Kent County Football Association, with Kent County League officials awaiting a decision before confirming the league places.
If Aces are declared the winners,they will be champions, finishing three points clear of long-time leaders Malgo.
- Posted by A. Gidley
- Posted in Sevenoaks FC Match Reports















