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Tonbridge Angels  1 - 4  Ebbsfleet

On a warm but fairly windy Sunday afternoon, Tonbridge Angels under 16's began their season with a tough opening encounter with Ebbsfleet (formerly Gravesend & Northfleet). The first 15 minutes was fairly even with both teams coming to terms with the windy conditions as from one clearance from our goalkeeper sailed over everyones heads and over the oppositions crossbar. After 25 minues TAFC took the lead. The Ebbsfleet centre half played the ball back to his goalkeeper. The goalkeepers attempted pass to his full back fell to Jack Brivio who slotted home from 20 yards. However the lead was short-lived as from the next Ebbsfleet attack, a long throw in from the edge of the penalty area was headed into the net by their centre forward and on the stroke of half time a clearance from one of our defenders fell to the Ebbsfleet left back who from fully 30 yards shot into the corner of the net. HT 1-2.

To get back into the game TAFC changed from their 5-3-2 formation to 4-4-2 and came close on a couple of occasions to draw level. However as the game wore on it was evident that Ebbsfleets superior fitness told and in the last 10 minutes scored with a direct free kick and their centre forward scoring from 10 yards. In conclusion the players of TAFC gave 100% effort to the cause and there was no disgrace in losing to a fitter and stronger outfit.

Goal Scorers: Paul Brivio

Hollands & Blair  2 - 1  Tonbridge Angels

On a warm Sunday afternoon TAFC played their first away game at the old Rochagas ground in Gillingham . Nathan Tchie failed a late fitness test on his ankle and was replaced up front by Aaron Hitchen. After an even first 30 minutes, Hollands & Blair took the lead when their centre forward latched onto a through pass and slotted the ball home form 15 yards. HT 0-1.

TAFC came out fighting in the second half and equalised when Dan Knights curled a 25 yard free kick into the top of the net. With TAFC pulling all the strings it was a surprise when Hollands & Blair took the lead again and their winger cracked a 25 yard shot into the top of the net. FT 1-2.

A missed opportunity to collect one or even three points from the game.

Goal Scorers:  Dan Knights

Tonbridge Angels  2 - 1  Chatham Town

On another warm and windy day, TAFC entertained their local rivals Chatham Town.  With the wind in their favour in the first half, Chatham were creating the better chances and it was no surprise for the visitors to go in at the break with a 1-0 advantage.

With the wind in our favour in the second half TAFC were pressing forward at every opportunity and deserved their equaliser when our captain, Jim Bergin, curled in a twenty yard free kick from the edge of the penalty box. TAFC were now scenting blood and “scored” a second goal with ten minutes to go but the assistant referee disallowed the goal for both handball and offside!!!!!!!!   However with eight minutes remaining Jordan Gallagher picked up a loose bill on the edge of the box and fired into the net off the far post.  TAFC hung on for the remainder of the game and there was much joy and celebration at the final whistle.

In conclusion the lads fully deserved their victory showing again 100% determination and effort.

Goal Scorers: Jim Bergin and Jordan Gallagher

Sheppey United  2 - 3  Tonbridge Angels

Challenge Cup Round 1

On another windy day on the Isle Of Sheppey, 13 players did battle against Sheppey and the weather. Playing into the wind in the first half it was no surprise when TAFC took a two goal lead after 20 minutes of play. Jack Brivio opened the scoring after playing a neat one two with Nathan Tchie and Nathan opened his account when he slotted home from 15 yards.

I can only assume that the players thought it was going to be a cricket score because for the rest of the half they simply took the feet off the pedal as they allowed Sheppey to dictate the play and it was no surprise when they equalised at the end of the half.

Sheppey had the better of the early exchanges in the second half but as the game continued TAFC started to play their passing game again and with 10 minutes to go Nathan Tchie scored the winner with a delightful chip from the edge of the penalty area.

Goal Scorers: Jack Brivio - 1    Nathan Tchie - 2

Dartford  1 - 1  Tonbridge Angels

We arrived at Dartford ’s new stadium with only 12 players as we were cut short over the weekend with injuries to two players and a transfer request from another.

Dartford ’s pitch is played on a new form of Astroturf and the players were not sure whether to wear studs or trainers.

In the first half Dartford had more of the possession but were frustrated by the back five of TAFC, however Dartford scored with 10 minutes to go in the first half when a 30 yard free kick was not held by our goalkeeper and one of their forwards stabbed home the ball from three yards out.

At the start of the second half TAFC suffered a major blow when Nick our goalkeeper was injured in a collision with Dartford ’s centre forward and had to be replaced by our right wing back Liam Baker. This set back however seemed to galvanise TAFC and it was now TAFC who were pressing forward in numbers. After a couple of long range efforts from Jim our captain TAFC equalised with five minutes to go when Jack played a neat one two with Nathan and slotted the ball home from fifteen yards.

It was now TAFC who were finishing the stronger and looking the likely winners. However at the end of the day a draw was a fair result.

Goal Scorers: Jack Brivio