Windsor 3 vs 0 Chessington & Hook United

In reporting honestly, whilst our defensive lapses were there for all to see and our attacking threat a tad limited, the somewhat slanted view that we were outplayed is misguided and whilst Windsor were worthy winners there own house needs somewhat to be put in order if they are to be a real threat in this division.

On an immaculate surface the style of play of Windsor was surprising given that they spent a high percentage of the game hurrying the ball forward and using there midfield as second phase players.

That said this worked in there favour as early as the fourth minute, when our defensive line lacked the necessary organisation to catch the home forwards offside and an easy finish ensued to leave us trailing yet again in the opening fifteen minutes of a match.

We did at least respond positively and passed the ball confidently but without the required end product. The second goal typified the marginal difference in the sides as the Windsor players had belief and played with anticipation rather than reaction to the situations that came about. On this occasion a free kick that was equally competed for initially, saw the gambling runner rewarded with a slightly mis kicked finish as we were caught ball watching.

Our own encouraging moments were half chances, that if we had acted quicker may have resulted in some reward. Brazil having the best moments, along with Green, Buari, and White who all threatened.

The opening to the second half was extremely good, but with a lack of a cutting edge our possession and considered build up was rewarded only with a series of corners, and one rasping drive from Barry Gooden that was well saved. However we were the better side at this stage and encouragement should be taken from our calmness on the ball and work rate in general.

Somewhat against the run of play we conceded the third of the match. A well-struck shot was half dealt with, and the follow up emphatically finished whilst we were caught on our heels.

With even the most partisan of followers knowing the game was up it became an open contest, where without doubt our hosts could have increased their lead but we ourselves kept battling gamefully and deserved some reward from the game.

As the game drew to a close we thought for a split second we had achieved that, when the industrious Jimmy Brazil stooped to head home substitutes Tyrone Roberts cross but a correctly hoisted offside flag ruled it out.

Another loss and on to another day when the significance of getting something from the game becomes even greater.