Thursday night football returned to the Powerday Stadium. Hanwell Town U18s hosting Guildford City, in the Supplementary Cup.
Getting the quarter final underway was the home side. Who had the opening opportunity inside a minute. Halim Bangura sending a through pass to Soumen Nandi. The proceeding set piece working its way out of play as it went behind. Receiving a layoff, Cameron Hughes made a path deep into the visitor’s half. However, two defenders quickly closed him down. Picking up possession just past the centre circle Hanwell broke free. Creating a chance for Mayor Okeowo to get the first goal of the evening. Sliding his shot past the travelling keeper from close range. Having seen a driven pass land in front of him as he made his way up the pitch. Playing out from the back, Trent Carter Rogers slotted diagonally to Cameron Hughes. Allowing him to craft wide space on the flank for Soumen Nandi to engage with. Before his cross met Mayor Okeowo in the box, heading into the side netting. Trying again, Mayor Okeowo sent the ball backwards to Soumen Nandi from inside the area. Firing past the visiting Romi Roomi Romi Roomi keeper powerfully. Dancing celebrations as the score line increased to two. A third was added soon after, as a long over the top ball fell to Jenom Nyam. Taking on a loose pass Guildford City had their first chance. Directing the play outside of the host final third, they found an advancing player, who won a penalty after weaving into the box. Converting from the spot. Cutting inside from the right Romi Roomi made a darting run towards the area. Spraying his attempt out for a goal kick. Tapping in from very close range, Cameron Hughes added a fourth. Popping play around, the young Geordies opened up space. A shot going straight into the keepers’ hands for a clearance. Turning his defender. Jenom Nyam had an attempt, narrowly wide of the post. Locating a progressive run. Halim Bangura tapped the ball into Jenom Nyam. His go at goal coming off the keeper’s chest. Rounding the keeper Jenom Nyam came close to adding a fifth. If not for a clearance, on its way to the goal. Continuing the game Cameron Hughes whipped in a corner. Meeting Sonny West at the back post. Unlocking space out wide Hanwell were able to put a pass into the box. A faint touch from Mayor Okeowo pushing the ball into the keepers’ legs, before danger was removed. Making his way up from the back, Conal Cassidy placed a corner around the post. A connection on the way won another set piece, which also failed to find the target. Despite a clever routine being performed. Combining well, Romi Roomi and Ahmed Saied wrapped play around the visitors. Creating space for a shot. Once more giving the opposition shot stopper a simple save. Taking responsibility, Wunmi Okeowo controlled his defence, guiding his teammates to see out a Guildford city chance.
When play resumed, the guest kicked off the second period. But Soumen Nandi was able to regain possession effectively. Taking the ball from a visiting players foot, as he sent a short pass to Halim Bangura. Shielding the ball before he returned the pass. Setting up a go at goal. Moments before Cameron Hughes rifled a shot into the side netting, catching the keeper off guard. Next to go forward was Halim Bangura. Making his way into the box, setting up Ross Derham. Leading to an attempt with missed the target. Stopping the match, Guildford saw a player go down injured. Requiring a substitution to make their way onto the pitch. Lifting the ball over the defender, Ross Derham carved out a chance. Seeing his effort come back following a deflection. Tight to the line Hanwell put a cross in from an awkward angle. Initially, Halim Bangura controlled the pass before smacking home. Taking the tally up to five. Making a fine save Trent Carter Rogers kept out the guest first chance. However, a second made its way into the net. Hitting the woodwork on its journey. Distributing brilliantly, Trent Carter Rogers launched a counter attack. Ahmed Saied unable to apply the finishing touch as the goal opened up in front of him at the other end of the field. Showing great determination Ross Derham applied pressure. Winning a throw in from the process, which permitted the host to have their next opportunity. Ending with Romi Roomi forcing the keeper into a low save in the middle of his goal. Skilfully moving around the corner, Ross Derham made his way out of a difficult situation. Letting Romi Roomi carry play further infield, as he set eyes on goal. Nearly scoring a sixth Abdel Gumaa jinxed past the visiting player. Putting his attempt into the keeper, after creating a free area to shoot. Shortly followed by Mayor Okeowo. When he connected with a curling pass, under pressure from a rushing shot stopper. In a similar situation once more, Mayor Okeowo was faced with the last man. Unable to increase the margin to six. Hitting a long-distance free kick into the Hanwell half. Guildford City saw out the final exchanges.
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