Match 17. Three Bridges v Leatherhead

Saturday 15^th December 2012 @3pm

Ryman League Division One South

THREE BRIDGES 1-3 LEATHERHEAD

Jubilee Field, Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges

Attendance: 364

Admission: £8

Programme: £1 (A5, 68pp)

FOOD: Cheeseburger and Chips: £4

DRINK: Guinness £3.15

 

With the end of term PQA Showcase and the Mrs working meaning I was only available from 2pm, therefore I knew it was a Saturday for a revisit, meaning a trip to a ground I always enjoy visiting, Jubilee Field.  I think the clubhouse there is one of the best in the area although there was no TV on screen until the end of half time.  A change from my last visit was the additional small seated stand to the left of the club building.  I imagine this is for the necessary Ryman League ground grading.  I spent the first 30 minutes in the queue for hot food; with only about 10 customers in front of me beware of the slow service, with the 2 East European women only able to handle one customer order at a time.  At least it was freshly cooked although not really worth the wait.

The first 15 minutes was scrappy as both sides tried to adjust to the wet surface then the game got a shot in the arms when Leatherhead midfielder Terry had space 30 yards out and unleashed one of the hardest shots I’ve seen which bounced back of the shuddering crossbar.  This sparked the game into life as my wait for a burger and chips continued.  Three Bridges had started moving the ball around quicker and had 2 or 3 good chances saved by the goalkeeper and centre back.  Having finally purchased my food, and now settled by the half way line, Three Bridges took the lead when a cross cum shot was left by the keeper, it hit the bar and found Williams to easily convert with his head.  Leatherhead produced the perfect response.  After winning a free kick on the edge of the box, their captain no6 Symonds line up a curler past the wall and the ball nestled in the far corner beyond the reach of Bridges keeper.

The second half had the same start as the first, with nothing really to choose between the sides.  The match was decided within a space of 2 minutes midway through the 2^nd half.  Firstly a foul conceded by Bridges on the left hand side was crossed in for Bradbrook to head home without being marked.  Then just after the restart Bridges failed to clear their lines and the substitute picked up a loose pass and hammered past the keeper from the edge of the area.

I always enjoy visiting Jubilee Field and this match was no exception.