Spangels 1 Chelmer Village Athletic 5

BNESL Division Three

After two straight victories, Spangels were defeated today in a match where few players on the home side did themselves justice.

May be it was the now unfamiliar surroundings of The Rec', John Ray Street, which caused problems, but Spangels never really got going in this match.

Chelmer took the lead inside the first 15 minutes, although there was an appeal for handball in the build-up to the goal. They created a few other chances, with Spangels kicking up-hill with the wind in their faces in the first half.

An equaliser came shortly before half-time, when a sublime ball from Whiteman allowed Collis to run through and finish well with a first-time effort.

One each at half-time was slightly flattering to the home side, but unfortunately they were unable to move up a gear.

Chelmer came out in the second half and quickly established a lead which they weren't to lose, scoring at regular internals whilst Spangels tried in vain to get back into the game.

A poor performance, then, although in truth Spangels were beaten by a better side.

Team; Seymour, Revitt, Sayer, Pritchard (Underdown), Theobald (C), Lowe (Hart), Tivey, Wilson, A.Weeks, Whiteman, Collis (1).

Spangels MOM : Paul Whiteman