Soon after the away fixture. Hanwell Town hosted North Greenford at the Powerday Stadium, for an East Division match.
A guard of honour welcomed the champions on to the pitch. Before Hanwell kicked off this evening’s encounter. Moment’s leadings up to tonight’s first opportunity. Kai Zini trying to find the advancing Sonny West. However, it was Olaf Normantowicz who was first to be called into action. Bringing down a long ball with his chest, before removing the danger. North Greenford carried on their attack. But the following chance was scuppered on the edge of the box, as the young Geordie defender blocked the cross. Staying in the host half an attempt was then volleyed by the travelling team. Requiring a lunging clearance, as the visitors searched for an opener in a crowded box. Back-to-back throw ins followed, nevertheless a resilient Hanwell back line won a goal kick in the process. The proceeding venture came when North Greenford played a ball out wide. A cross flying over the bar, as the player delivered from a tight angle. Josiah Thompson battled well to carve out another go at goal for the home side. Making his way through a row of red shirts, keeping possession whilst moving up the field. Earning a corner. Jayden Davis’ determined run also put pressure on the guest. Coming close to opening scoring North Greenford had two powerful strikes. Only prevented by assertive blocks, leading to a corner. Overlapping his fullback. Sonny West played a one two with Jayden Davis. Maintaining possession, against in control opposition. Latching onto a long ball Conal Cassidy pushed away a pass. Denying the winger breaking away at speed. Wunmi Okeowo was on hand to provide support, should it have been needed. Allowing Hanwell to reset before the set piece was taken. Dropping further back Halim Bangura shielded play so the young Geordies could create a counter attack. Firing over the bar after a deflection. Transitioning from attack to defence, North Greenford found space out wide. On thirty-three minutes a scuffle halted play. Breaking the deadlock. Hanwell connected with a ball into the box, as we approached half time. Looking to double the lead, Sonny West smacked a shot from outside the box. Going out for a corner.
When play resumed, Olaf Normantowicz was treated with a goal kick. Which he sent towards a Hanwell player deep in the guest half. Allowing a throw in, giving the host a chance to switch the direction of play. Still searching for a second Halim Bangura sent through a low pass to Jayden Davis. The ball rolling out, as all players looked on. Driving down the wing, the young Geordies made their way just outside the box. Winning a free kick. Connecting with a strong header, Conal Cassidy guided the ball over the bar. An inviting cross made its way into the area after this. Nearly levelling the score, North Greenford batted the ball wide from close range. Play continued when the guest brought the possession out the back having seen a pause in the fixture. Another stoppage quickly came making the tie a standstill once more, whilst officials assessed the situation. Fantastic footwork from Olaf Normantowicz then allowed him to make a double save. Keeping the ball off the line, with the game running down normal time. Dropping deep in the Hanwell box, North Greenford applied a faint touch to a loose pass. Setting up a goal kick. Engaging with open space, Ross Derham challenged the full back. Who was able to put the ball out of play. From a short free kick, Ross Derham added another goal to the score line. Curling it past the keeper and into the net as the match drew to a close.
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