ECFC 3-1 Teversal Reserves

Fit again Jack Smith was recalled along with Jamie Thomas and Rory Smith with Harry Allen, TK Mushambi and James Hallam starting from the bench.

In a very even first half again Eastwood struggled to gain any fluency to their play and were continually frustrated giving away possession cheaply and their of confidence in the final third was plain for all to see.

Teversal took the lead on 37 minutes when Eastwood were caught in possession high up the pitch and left themselves short at the back. Teversal took full advantage and broke at pace with Vincent finishing off the move with a smart side foot finish.

Eastwood equalised on the stroke of half time when Jack Smith worked himself space inside the area and finished by lobbing the keeper from a tight angle.

Half-Time 1-1

Teversal had the first chance of the half when Eastwood's keeper Walker misjudged a long ball but Billy Brooks was on hand to clear the danger.

Walker made amends 2 minutes later turning a powerful shot round his left hand post.This seem to spur Eastwood back into life and they began to take control of the half.

Eastwood took the lead on 67 minutes when substitute Harry Allen finished with a glancing headed goal from an Aaron Short set play. With confidence restored in their play Eastwood began to attack with far more purpose and the visitors had the keeper to thank for a couple of stunning saves from Jack Smith's efforts.

Harry Allen sealed a much needed 3 points for Eastwood on 69 minutes when he finished off a fine move down the right flank involving Greg Conn and Jack Smith with a powerful header from inside the area.

In the dying minutes again Walker was called into action with a smart blocking save to preserve the 2 goal cushion.

Full-Time 3-1

ECFC Team
1 Jack Walker
2 Greg Conn
3 Jamie Thomas
4 Kelvin Mushambi
5 Aaron Short
6 Billy Brooks
7 Rory Smith
8 Jack James
9 Patrick Webb
10 Jack Smith
11 Chay Bettridge

12 Harry Allen
14 Kyle McDermott
15 James Hallam
16 Takunda Mushambi

Man of the match: Rory Smith