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Tonbridge Angels 1 - 0  Dartford

Tesco Youth Cup - 3rd Round

A real English winter’s day cup tie, up against high winds, driving rain and an undefeated Dartford, the Angel’s mental strength and unity were sure to be tested. Playing into the wind in the first-half the Angels were penned in for much of the first period. With ten men behind the ball, lone striker Hillier had little chance to make an impact. Isolated he gamely chased down every ball but outnumbered he could not make the ball stick. Valiant, disciplined defending and with keeper Shimmin combining assured handling and some fine saves the half ended all square. Now, with the wind behind and with the midfield supporting, the blues started to create problems for a very organised Dartford team. With Allen, Ricketts and Leek now supporting striker Murrain, it looked much more of an even contest. Though physical Dartford were a constant threat, defenders Healy, Skillen and Greenstock stuck to their task diligently and more clear cut chances started to go the Angels way. With 15 minutes to go the game was on a knife edge and in these conditions no-one was looking forward to extra time. With 10 minutes to go and the whole squad putting in a “Man of the Match” performance, the blues were finishing the stronger. To the delight of the home crowd and their team mates, Murrain chased down a ball by the right corner flag, shrugged off his marker, looked up and fired a left-footed cross for Green to grab the deserved winner. A fantastic performance, every player can feel proud of their contribution.

Goal Scorers: David Green

Man of the Match: The Whole Squad - Allround outstanding performance.

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Welling United 3 - 0  Tonbridge Angels

Looking to extend their unbeaten run going into the Christmas period, the Angels went into the game full of confidence on an unlikely sunny December afternoon. However, the small pitch hindered the Angels passing game as the action was compressed in the middle of the pitch. Almost everytime the midfield looked to play in Keens or Hillier the penalty box swallowed up the through ball, but despite the lack of chances for the strikers in the first half, the defence held strong enabling the team to go into the half-time break all square. The game continued to be a tight contest in the second half, but just as the team changed to 4-4-2 a break by Welling resulted in a penalty as Jones tangled with the left winger. Soon after Welling scored again from a free-kick, and as the Angels chased the game some lackadaisical passing and poor defending allowed Welling to add a third. Although the Angels have performed much better this season, a mention must be given to Greenstock and "Man of the Match Healy" who were superb in defence. With the Christmas break upon us the Angels have a chance to recharge their batteries and forget about this match before the big cup game in the New Year.

Man of the Match: Tadgh Healy - Always sweeping up and strong in the air.