After successfully securing a point on their trip to Devon. Harrow Borough returned home to Earlsmead, for the first time in a long time. After renovations at the stadium made it unable to host pre season fixtures. Welcoming Winchester City to West London. Who’ve just been promoted to the division.
It was the visitors who kicked off this afternoon’s affair. Playing it forward immediately from the start, wearing their bright blue away kit colours. Testing their opposition with an early opportunity. Before the borough back line reacted well, making their first chance themselves. Ending the passage of play with a goal kick. Which was delivered deep into the host half, after a lumped long ball. Dealt with decisively by new signing Jaden Sharman. Gaining possession in the middle of the pitch. Kevin Songolo sent Ewington in on goal. Charlie Phillpott coming to the rescue, diverting the direction of the ball. Whipping in a shot from wide. The guest missed from outside the area. Battling bravely, George Moore found a chance from the defenders’ feet, fixing his placement for a finish. Not long later. Winchester City levelled the score line. Darko Obeng turning around defenders in the box. Smashing a shot into the top corner, following a visitor’s free kick. Looking likely to take the lead, Winchester were at it again, crowded are clearing danger. Getting in the final third once more. The guest guessed correctly when playing their next pass. Picking out a player, having slotted between the borough centre backs. Shaun Preddie shielding the ball, as it rolled into Jacobs hands. A smart side step by Jaden Sharman gave him a gap, tapping down a throw, bobbling a ball into the box. Shooting from distance. George Moore searched for the home sides second. Missing the target. Running out of his area at speed, Charlie Philpott needed pace to prevent a certain goal. Ewington baring down on the defenceless keeper. Reacting quickly, Billy Leonard learned to move more effectively. Whacking a wayward attempt as we saw out the half.
Following the half time break. Harrow kicked off for the second period. Lumping a long ball, hopeful it will prove to be productive. Proceeded by a shot going over the bar. Trying again, George Moore cut inside the area, curling an effort out for a clearance. As the travelling city fans continued to cry. The host heaped forward. Edging ever closer to another, which seemed close to coming. An injury bringing the match to a halt. Perfect positioning plopped a pass at Billy Leonards feet. Before he switched play, locating an advancing Moore on the wing. Transitioning movement for more Ewington attempts. Still on the hunt for another, Billy sent in a cross, baron box not capitalising. Knightsbridge knew what to do when Winchester came forward. Faced with an attacked, the young keeper kept possession on the floor. Super saves from Jacob saw out the game.
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