Ezekiel Coker’s penalty, five minutes before half-time, was enough as Hanwell Town booked their place in the third round of the Middlesex Senior Cup at the expense of Enfield Town.
The Geordies were made to work by their National League South opponents with Sam Beasant making some fine saves but, overall, ended the game in complete control
Chris Moore shuffled his pack, giving the likes of Alfie Pendlebury and Jordan Edwards a rest, bringing in Coker and Rod Orlando-Young to start, while Ryan Case returned to the side after his injury against Glebe.
The Geordies were slow out of the traps and Enfield could have been 2-0 up inside the first 10 minutes. Beasant made a superb save to tip Sam Youngs’ header onto the bar and the Hanwell stopper also denied Tarrelle Whittaker as the visitors had the better of the opening exchanges.
The Geordies needed time to get into the game and, midway through the first half, Harry Seabrook played through Orlando-Young. His shot was well saved by James Hillson and Michael Adu put his body on the line to deny English.
With five minutes to go before the break, Hanwell were given a golden opportunity to open the scoring as Harry Seabrook was shoved in the back from a long through in the penalty area, giving the referee no option but to point to the spot.
Coker stepped up and his effort was too powerful for Hillson and found the bottom left hand corner to put the Geordies in front.
The goal gave Hanwell a much needed boost and they exhibited confidence on the ball as they played at their pace to frustrate Enfield both before and after the break. Beasant was called into action 10 minutes into the second half to deny Whittaker with a fine stop.
The Geordies started to show their class and played the ball around nicely, creating chances but just lacking the finishing touch in their game. Nathanael Boakye had a glorious opportunity to put the game to bed with 15 minutes remaining when clean through on goal but dragged his shot wide.
The Towners were dangerous on the break though and Dylan Adjey-Hersey drew another fabulous save from Beasant as his top-corner bound effort was turned behind for a corner by the Geordies skipper with 10 minutes remaining.
Hanwell, though, were not to be denied victory and confidently saw out the remaining time in the contest to reach the next round and the Geordies are now the highest ranked side left in the competition.
Hanwell: Beasant, Sutton, Woodcock, Case (Regis 73), Duncan, Seabrook, Carr, Boakye, Orlando-Young, English, Coker (Pendlebury 80).
Subs Not Used: Benyon, Mackenzie, Edwards.
A beautiful late strike from Dan Carr saw Hanwell Town extend their unbeaten run to three games away at Tiverton Town.
Jordan Edwards’ 48thminute goal was cancelled out by Joe Parker just two minutes later. This came after high-tempered first-half where Geordies manager Chris Moore was sent off.
Hanwell responded well to surrendering their lead and eventually claimed all three points through Carr.
Tiverton looked to start manager Rob Dray’s home league debut quickly and had a chance to take the lead in the third minute.
A threatening run down the right from Dylan Jones saw him cut into the box. A brilliant block from Harry Seabrook prevented Tivvy getting a shot away.
Four minutes later, a ball over the top of the Hanwell defence sent Bailey Kempster through on goal. His shot from the left of the box failed to trouble Beasant.
The next 20 minutes went by without incident, with both teams struggling to keep the ball long enough to create a chance.
Hanwell’s first half-chance came towards the end of the half. A Carr free kick found the head of Dwayne Duncan but the defenders header was straight at Tiverton goalkeeper Joseph Duncan.
After two disagreements with the referee, manager Moore received two yellow cards and was sent off.
The first half ended with both teams frustrated with their lack of chances and looking to provide more excitement after the break.
In the 49th minute, some brilliant hold up play by Alfie Pendlebury saw him play in Ezekiel Coker down the left. The forward then delayed his cross, waiting for runners, before finding Edwards at the front post.
Hanwell’s top scorer made no mistake and tapped home for his tenth league goal of the season.
The Geordies lost their lead quickly when Parker evaded Hanwell’s attention and was played one on one with Beasant. The striker sneaked the ball underneath the Hanwell goalkeeper to the level the scoreline.
The Geordies looked to respond and after a Carr corner caused a scramble in the box, Pendlebury’s spectacular overhead kick attempt flew over the bar.
After Coker was fouled on the edge of the Tiverton box, Edwards’ curling free kick was tipped over the bar by Duncan.
Mat Mackenzie, on his return to the side, saw his volley from the edge of the box drift just wide.
In the 82nd minute, another cross caused chaos in the Tiverton box. The ball eventually found its way to Carr, who, on his weaker left foot, smashed a volley brilliantly into the right of the net.
Hanwell then saw out the game superbly, stopping Tiverton having any real chances to equalise. The win sees The Geordies jump to 13th in the Southern Premier League South, only four points behind fifth placed Dorchester.
The Geordies are back in action on Tuesday when they welcome Enfield Town to the Powerday stadium in the Middlesex Senior Cup. Then, on Saturday, Hanwell face another long away trip as they travel to Folkestone Invicta in the FA Trophy.
Hanwell: Beasant, Sutton, Pache, Seabrook, Duncan, Regis, Carr, Mackenzie, Pendlebury, Edwards, Coker (English 81’)
Unused Subs: Orlando-Young, Benyon, Case, Boayke
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A late Jordan Edwards penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw for Hanwell Town against Winchester City.
The Geordies fell behind early when Ollie Griggs tapped home from close range. A half-time substitution from Chris Moore brought the best out of his side and they had multiple chances to equalise as the game looked to be slipping away from them.
Then in the 94th minute a Kameron English cross hit a Winchester hand, and the referee pointed to the spot. Edwards made no mistake from 12 yards to earn Hanwell a point from a frustrating afternoon at the Powerday Stadium.
Both teams came into the game off the back off big wins in the FA Trophy, Hanwell beat Hendon 5-0, while Winchester ran out 4-0 winners over Tavistock.
Hanwell started quickly and had two early shots from Chris Regis and Emerson Sutton blocked after Edwards had crossed the ball in from the right.
In the fifth minute, a loose pass from Nathanael Boayke sent Winchester midfielder Jamie Barron through on goal. He dragged his shot from the left of the box just past Sam Beasant’s right post.
Alfie Pendlebury showed his perseverance when chasing down Josh McCormick. The tall striker eventually won the ball on the left of the box and pulled it back for Sutton. The young wingers shot from the left corner of the penalty area flew over the bar.
In the 10th minute, Ik Hill showed his skill and glided past Callum Woodcock before firing a cross past the goalmouth. Ollie Griggs reacted quickest and tapped the ball in at the back post.
Hanwell almost had an equaliser in the 28th minute. Sutton’s dangerous curling shot hit the post and almost bounced back to Harry Seabrook. Winchester goalkeeper Luke Cairney did brilliantly to push the ball away.
After an uneventful end to the first half, Hanwell came out after the break with much more energy.
A Dan Carr free kick was held up well by Pendlebury and the striker laid the ball off for Boayke. The young midfielder couldn’t keep his shot down and The Geordies were left frustrated once again.
Sutton, after being moved to his favoured right-wing position at the start the second half, was at his best. His tricky runs created numerous opportunities for Hanwell.
Ezekiel Coker showed some skill of his own when he skipped past Griggs on the left and fired a shot at goal. Goalkeeper Cairney was busy throughout the second half and leaped brilliantly to push another Hanwell shot away.
Hanwell had the ball in the net in the 75th minute through Pendlebury. However, the officials judged that the Geordies striker handled the ball and the goal was disallowed.
Sutton was up to his usual tricks a few minutes later as he drove down the right wing and cut inside. The youngster’s powerful shot was deflected wide for a Hanwell corner.
In the final minute of normal time, the ball kindly bounced to Pendlebury on the edge of the box. The Geordie striker’s volleyed effort flew just over the bar.
Hanwell finally got the luck their play deserved in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Substitute English found space on the left and crossed. The cross appeared to hit a Winchester hand and the referee pointed to the spot.
Winchester defender McCormick received a second yellow card for dissent in the fallout following the penalty decision. Edwards powered his penalty into the top left corner to salvage a point for the home side.
The draw sees Hanwell drop to 16th in the table and Winchester remain 19th. Next week, the Geordies take on Tiverton Town at The Ian Moorcroft Stadium.
Hanwell: Beasant, Richards (Coker 45’), Carr, Woodcock, Duncan, Seabrook, Regis (Benyon, 85’), Boayke (English 75’), Pendlebury, Edwards, Sutton.
Unused Subs: Orlando-Young, Carter Rogers
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