Exchange of penalties

By Peter Butcher

ONLY one Ryman Premier game survived the snow and ice tonight (Tuesday). That was at Hampton, where a 1-1 draw cost visiting Concord the chance to draw level on points with second-placed Wealdstone.

The Beachboys will be happy enough with a point from a game largely dominated by Hampton. Despite plenty of good approach work, however, neither side created a clear scoring chance and neither goalkeeper had to make a save.

Shouldn’t that be 0-0, then? No, because both sides scored from penalties. And both were somewhat fortunate, being awarded for ‘close-range’ handling offences on virtually the same spot on the pitch.

Danny Glozier converted Concord’s kick in the 45trh minute and justice was done when Charlie Moone repolied for Hampton in the 71st minute.

Moone provided the night’s highlight with a stunning shot from an acute angle that gave Concord keeper Luke Chambers absolutely no chance. It would have been one of the goals of the season had he not been offside!

Where next?

Defty double closes the gap TWO goals from their top scorer Jack Defty led Lowestoft to a 3-1 Ryman Premier victory at Met Police tonight (Wednesday).
Abandoned match: result stands The League's Emergency Committee have discussed yesterday's abandoned Ryman Premier match at Wingate.

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