As the league campaign got closer. Harrow Borough headed for another pre-season friendly. This time making a trip to Honeycroft, facing off against Uxbridge. Who they are regular visitors to. The teams meeting often in cup or friendly fixtures.
The host kicked off this afternoon’s affair. Having the first opportunity, when they went down the right-hand side. Former Harrow Borough fullback Josh Andrews making his way up the field. Before the visitors latched on to possession, taking control of the game’s tempo. Putting pressure on their opposite numbers. Utilising the left-hand side, staying tight to the touchline. Winning a throw in for their efforts. Trying again. Uxbridge were on the ascendancy. Sending a through pass down the pitch, in searching of an attacking option. Stopped by Ahmet billar in the borough back line. Moments before the guest took the lead, taking advantage of a keeper off this line. Breaking the deadlock for today’s game. Playing his way out of trouble. Ahmet Billar was forced to make a back pass, lumped up the field by Charlie. Who was between the sticks for Harrow today. Clearing oncoming danger. Staying central. The game resembled a pinball machine, as neither team could find their way out of the circle. Levelling the score. Uxbridge found the back of the net through Jack Beadle, slotting into the bottom corner. Despite shouts of offside. Again, maximising Josh Andrews’ ability, the home side went ahead. Simply slid in at the back post by Akintunde. Brilliant build up leading to the chance. Releasing a corner quickly, Billy Leonard found the feet of George Moore. Curling a cross into the box. Amounting to nothing. Picking up possession of Andrews’ toes, Moore equalised on his attempt. Tapping into the near corner. Powerfully punching into the trees. Charlie maintained the score line, as we approached half time. Impressing all the on lookers. Switching the play, Uxbridge found space out wide. Playing a one two they crossed a ball into the box. Blocked by the borough. Catching the opposition off guard, the visitors took went ahead. Michael Bryans smart free kick looping over the wall. Having been taken quickly.
Getting the second period underway, the guest kicked off. Going forward with pace and purpose. Uxbridge heading away deep in their final third, giving away a throw in. reaching well. The home side had back-to-back chances up the other end. Harrow eventually getting the ball out their area, allowing a moments rest. After the keeper and defenders were intensely tested. Pinging a pass high, the travelling team had the ball in the middle of the pitch. Letting them slow down the speed of the game. Making sideways moves up the pitch. Slowly invading areas of the pitch, outnumbering their opponents. Leading to a delivery into the box. Inspiring an impressive headed clearance. Ending back at a Harrow player, who had another attempt. Chasing down a long ball. James Ewington opened up space, creating a counter attack, winning a throw in. Popping passes perfectly the visitors made use of empty area. Getting in behind, for a shot which went goal bound. Offside rolling off their next attempt. After Ewington made the most of a defence slipping pass, having use his speed perfectly. In a strange situation. The Uxbridge keeper saw a cross fly behind him, engulfing the gap between him and the net. Fortunately leading to a corner as he gave a sigh of relief. Coming close to increasing the lead, Harrow had a chance fly past the post with pace. Goal kick the outcome. Unable to capitalise on an opportunity. The visitors almost threw away a chance, hitting the post from close range. However, their young fullback was on hand to convert. Touching home inside the area. Failing to clear their lines, the borough back line made mistake after mistake. Charlie coming to the rescue with fabulous footwork to end the fixture.
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