3pm 26 August 2013
Wessex League, Premier Division
Fawley 2 Christchurch 1 (att 68)
The last time I attempted to watch a game at Fawley I arrived about 30 minutes before kick off to be told the away side hadn't turned up and the game was off. I managed a game elsewhere that day, but I was relieved to spot two sets of players warming when I arrived today.
Fawley AFC began life as the Esso sports club, and the company's oil refinery looms over what must once have been the Esso sports ground, but has now been rebranded the Waterside Sports and Social Club
The clubhouse, with a large bar area, is a fair walk to the pitch, which is on the far side of the cricket ground. Thankfully, and presumably to comply with ground regulations for this level of football, the club use temporary buildings to provide changing rooms, a tea bar and hospitality area pitch-side.
Other facilities include a seated stand on one side, and a pair of covered standing areas, flanking the dugouts on the opposite side.
On the pitch the first half was disappointing, and ended goalless with neither side coming close to scoring. After the break things improved greatly, and it was a very entertaining second 45 minutes.
Fawley went ahead, before Christchurch equalised with a spectacular shot from distance that was so good it'll probably be the best goal I'll see all season. I'll be generous and say it was exactly what the player intended, although I doubt he'd be able to do it again. Fawley's late winner was less impressive, but it earned them three points.
Wessex League, Premier Division
Fawley 2 Christchurch 1 (att 68)
The last time I attempted to watch a game at Fawley I arrived about 30 minutes before kick off to be told the away side hadn't turned up and the game was off. I managed a game elsewhere that day, but I was relieved to spot two sets of players warming when I arrived today.
Fawley AFC began life as the Esso sports club, and the company's oil refinery looms over what must once have been the Esso sports ground, but has now been rebranded the Waterside Sports and Social Club
The clubhouse, with a large bar area, is a fair walk to the pitch, which is on the far side of the cricket ground. Thankfully, and presumably to comply with ground regulations for this level of football, the club use temporary buildings to provide changing rooms, a tea bar and hospitality area pitch-side.
Other facilities include a seated stand on one side, and a pair of covered standing areas, flanking the dugouts on the opposite side.
On the pitch the first half was disappointing, and ended goalless with neither side coming close to scoring. After the break things improved greatly, and it was a very entertaining second 45 minutes.
Fawley went ahead, before Christchurch equalised with a spectacular shot from distance that was so good it'll probably be the best goal I'll see all season. I'll be generous and say it was exactly what the player intended, although I doubt he'd be able to do it again. Fawley's late winner was less impressive, but it earned them three points.
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