Arthurian League

Division 4

Monday 3rd April 2023

Kick Off 19.45 Actual 19.47

Old King’s Scholars 2 Old Haberdashers 5, attendance 5

7’ 0-1

13’ 1-1

18’ 1-2

22’ 1-3

67’ 1-4

74’ 2-4

82’ 2-5

@ Royal Docks Academy, 3G Pitch

Prince Regent Lane

Custom House

London

E16 3HS

No Admission or Programme.

Tonight’s match was 4th versus 2nd in the league table. Haberdashers knew a win would guarantee them promotion and they were well in control throughout. An early goal was soon cancelled out with an equaliser for King’s that came courtesy of an own goal. Midway through the half it was 1-3 and the result was never in doubt. A long ball over the top saw a lob over the ‘keeper make it 1-4 and despite pulling it back to 2-4 shortly afterwards, Haberdashers rounded off the scoring when they added their fifth goal of the night, shooting into the bottom corner with eight minutes left. The win now sees Haberdashers lead second placed Old Brentwoods III by a point in the race for the title. Both have three games to play.

The venue is nothing more than a basic cage. Although there is no designated spectator area, there was no problem for the ‘crowd’ of 5 (100% made up of hoppers!) to watch pitch side.