This evening Hanwell Town under 18s travelled to Berkeley Fields, as they faced off against league leaders North Greenford Untied. With a win for the host securing the East Division title come full time.
North Greenford kicked off the match with a long ball from the back, ending up out wide on the flank, before being intercepted by the visitors. Winning possession back the young Geordies had the opening chance of the game. From powerful effort, following a clever pass from Josiah Thompson. Who looped a ball over the fast-approaching defender, sending Halim Bangura through on goal. Kai Zini picked up on a loss ball in midfield, to allow a cross from wide. Which the host tapped into their own net from close range. Looking to quickly level the score. The home side won a corner, sending the opportunity over the bar. Creatively making space North Greenford discovered a player deep in the Hanwell box. Firing the ball out for a goal kick from an awkward angle. Soon after a flurry of set pieces followed. Wunmi Okeowo applying firm punches to clear incoming crosses. Up the other end of the field, Josiah Thompson was beaten for pace by the fullback as he chased the escaping ball. A free kick came close to equalising the score, as North Greenford rattled the post from distance. The young Geordies next chance appeared when the wind carried a through pass up the pitch. Not being met by a travelling player in the box. Moments before a fantastic save from Wunmi Okeowo tipped the ball over the bar. Popping the ball around the Hanwell area, North Greenford won a free kick in shooting range. Which Gene Elliot found the back of net from. A brilliant run from Josh Gruby gave the host a lead as we approached half time. Lifting the ball above the defender, before a gap in at the near post opened up.
When play resumed after half time, an inviting pass from kick off gave Hanwell an early free kick. Which made its way through the box, before a cross was put in. Coming off the defender for a corner. This was met by a powerful header that flew over the bar. North Greenford saw their opening opportunity of the period end in similar fate. Strong defending from Cameron Hughes cleared the danger for Hanwell, as the home side searched for a third. Putting the ball out of play from just outside the six-yard box. A wrapped pass from North Greenford then saw them attacking once more. Capitalizing on space near the touch line. The officials blew for offside before they finished off the transition. Giving the visitors a moments rest, having played with high intensity from minute one. Scrambling in the box, Hanwell were inches away from equalising after a free kick. the home keeper spilling the ball, in a crowded box. Sonny West seeing his poked shot cleared last minute. An in-swinging corner from Halim Bangura required an acrobatic clearance on the line. Hanwell had the ball in the net soon after, When Bruno Torrance finished off an attacking move. However, the goal was ruled off as a result of the referee whistling for offside. Skipping into the box North Greenford put a slow shot past the post with time running out. High tempo from Jenom Nyam won the visitors a throw, Which Kai Zini crossed in, before the host countered. Switching the ball into the opposite channel. Proving to be the final chance of the game.
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