Saturday 30th November 2024
Pitching In Southern League Div. 1 Central
Beaconsfield Town 0 - 1 Thame

Ram of the match: Eddie Brearey

Beaconsfield dominated most of the opening half, creating good chances that should have seen them going into the break comfortably ahead. The hosts were denied a penalty by the referee despite a strong claim for a foul on Joe Lawal. As the game approached the break, Beaconsfield had several good chances, with Manu Oke – William's header going inches over the bar, before Josh Marcon’s freekick flew just wide of the post. Beaconsfield's best chance came just before the break, when Oke – William found himself with the ball just inside the 6-yard box, only for his well struck shot to bounce back off the bar and out. As the game entered the break Beaconsfield would have felt it was only a matter of time before they took advantage of a dominating display.

The second half started on a more even footing, with both teams creating chances but cancelling each other out with strong defensive displays. Some excellent football from Beaconsfield saw Joe Lawal, Eli Grant and Maks Jarzabek link up well as they played their way through Thames half, before a shot was blocked for a corner.

As the minutes ticked by Beaconsfield were still looking for a way through, coming close yet again, this time with a curling effort from Troy Silvera being tipped past the post by Matthew Crowther in the Thame goal.

In the final few minutes Thame had a great chance to take the lead, but were denied by a brilliant point blank save from Eddie Brearey. A draw would have felt unlucky for Beaconsfield who had created plenty of chances and should have been well ahead. In the last moments of the game Beaconsfield were dealt a cruel blow as Thame’s Curtis Brown’s curling effort flew past Brearey and into the top corner to give them a 1-0 lead with no time left for a response.

After two frustrating narrow losses, Beaconsfield will be determined to bounce back when they travel to Enfield FC on Saturday 7th of December.

By Arran White