City's last away match of the season was
something of an
anti-climax as nothing
hung on the result and
both teams fielded
experimental sides.
City boss Andy Leader was
keen to look at some of the
reserves and Hillingdon rested
players ahead of the Southern
League cup final.
The meagre crowd of 69
probably reflected the lack of
interest in the match.
gIt was a bit of a low-key
affair and the better side won,
but playing some of our
reserves was definitely worth
doing,h said Leader.
City had a let off in the first
minute when Andy Smallpiece
was forced into a save, pushing
the ball over the bar from a
defensive header.
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Martin Rogers, making his
first team City debut, then did
well to win the ball on the
edge of the box, but his shot
was wide.
An accurate cross by Dave
Allen just eluded Steve
Llewelyn, who was in a good
shooting position for City.
The home side took the lead
in the 21st minute when Mark
Kirby headed home a corner
at the near post.
At the other end, James
OfKeeffe headed across goal
but unfortunately the ball ran
on and Richard Gregory was
unable to control it before it
crossed the touchline.
Liam Gilbert set up another
chance for City, but again the
ball beat Gregory into touch.
The visitors started the second
half strongly and Allen
was just beaten to a cross by
the Hillingdon keeper when
well placed.
Neither side really looked
dangerous in front of goal and,
after 58 minutes, Leader made
a triple substitution to allow
three more of his youngsters a
taste of Southern League football.
Gregeory, OfKeeffe and
Andy Jacob came off to be
replaced by Ross Diaper, TJ
McClory-Cuthbertson and
Nathan Miles.
McClory-Cuthertson shot
over the bar almost immediately
and then Allen put a
header over from a free kick,
as City sought the equaliser.
With time running out,
Hillingdon sewed up the
points.
George Mapes hit the foot
of the post and Lawrence
pounced on the clearance to
shoot home across Smallpiece
for a fine individual effort.
Just after, City lost the services
of Rogers, who limped off
after being fouled and,
although he returned, he was a
passenger for the last ten minutes.
Just before the final whistle,
City had the chance to cut the
lead, when Allen controlled
the ball and slipped a pass to
McClory-Cuthbertson, but he
shot wide.
WINCHESTER CITY: Andrew Smallpiece,
James Wilson, Adam Lang, Liam Gilbert,
James Eyles, Steve Llewelyn, Richard
Gregory, Dave Allen, Martin Rogers, James
OfKeefe, Andy Jacob. Substitutes: Ross
Diaper (58), Nathan Miles, Warren Bentley
(58), Ross Diaper (58).
This Saturday, City complete
their season at home to
Newport and immediately
following the match the
awards for the season will be
made.
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