Monday 24 November 2014

MATCH REPORT: CHELMSFORD CITY 2 BATH CITY 1


A goal from Michael Cheek was all that serperated Bath and Chelmsford after Jason Williams and Bath 'keeper, Jason Mellor scored in the first half.

Within thirty-minutes, Jason Williams had scored a goal after a goal-mouth scramble from a Joe Ward corner.

A shock goal from Bath goalkeeper, Jason Mellor scored from his punt up-field which Clarets keeper Bradley Watkins fumbled over the line.

Mark Hawkes made four changes to his Chelmaford team that started against Wealdstone. John Sands, made his first full home-debut after his substitute appearance against Wealdstone after signing recently from Canvey Island, with Michael Cheek dropping to the bench. Leon Redwood was replaced with Nicky Nicolau moved to left-back. Christian Smith took over in midfield as Lee Sawyer moved out to the Left Flank and Southend loanee, Jason Williams returned from injury just after Luke Callendar announces his departure.

Chelmsford broke the dreadlock after Joe Ward fizzed in a corner, which John Sands headed towards the bottom corner however after multiple blocks and deflections, a stab from Jason Williams appeared to have crossed the line. Just.

The visitors then pegged the Clarets back however on the edge of half-term as Bath Keeper Jason Mellor’s punt up the field and after an awkward bounce Clarets shot-stopper Bradley Watkins guided the ball into his own net.

Chris Allen spared City’s embarrasment though when he blasted over at the back post quickly after the restart, ending an exciting move by the Romans.

City however were back in the lead after substitute Michael Cheek headed in at the back post after winger Joe Ward, who was celebrating his fiftieth appearance for the club, got another assist.
Chelmsford City’s 2-1 win ended their 3 game winless run.

Chelmsford: Watkins, Girdlestone, Nicolau, Hughes (C), Haines, Mambo, Sawyer, Ward, Sands, Williams. Smith.Subs: Cheek, Gordon, Kouassi, Love, Ekpiteta

Bath City: Mellor, Simpson, Gallinagh (C), Keary, Ball, Hemmings, Watkins, Allen, McCootie, Artus, Kington. Subs:Walsh, Stearn, Bowman, Adelsbury, Rollo

Motm: Michael Cheek

- Matt Lee

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