3pm 29 March 2013
Kent Invicta League
Meridian 1 Orpington 2 (att 35)
I enjoyed this game, which was just about good enough to make me forget how cold it was in south east London.
Meridian belied their lowly league position, bottom but one, by dominating the early exchanges. They played some very good football, and fully deserved their 20th minute lead, as Orpington struggled to get a foothold into the game.
But before half time the visitors were ahead, two good goals in quick succession giving them an advantage they somehow held onto until the end.
The second period was goalless, despite chances at both ends. Most chances fell to Meridian, who at the very least deserved a draw. If they had a forward capable of scoring, they'd have won the game.
This wasn't my first visit to the Meridian Sports and Social Club. Nineteen years ago I saw Bridon Ropes play Clapton Villa in a late season game, but the pitch used that day doesn't overlap the newly railed off pitch now shared by Bridon and their landlords Meridian ... enough for me to count this as a new ground.
The pitch is railed on three sides, the exception being the side bordering Charlton Park Lane. There's a pair of dugouts and hard standing, but no cover for spectators. The clubhouse is impressive though, housing a bar and tea bar with hot meals available.
Kent Invicta League
Meridian 1 Orpington 2 (att 35)
I enjoyed this game, which was just about good enough to make me forget how cold it was in south east London.
Meridian belied their lowly league position, bottom but one, by dominating the early exchanges. They played some very good football, and fully deserved their 20th minute lead, as Orpington struggled to get a foothold into the game.
But before half time the visitors were ahead, two good goals in quick succession giving them an advantage they somehow held onto until the end.
The second period was goalless, despite chances at both ends. Most chances fell to Meridian, who at the very least deserved a draw. If they had a forward capable of scoring, they'd have won the game.
This wasn't my first visit to the Meridian Sports and Social Club. Nineteen years ago I saw Bridon Ropes play Clapton Villa in a late season game, but the pitch used that day doesn't overlap the newly railed off pitch now shared by Bridon and their landlords Meridian ... enough for me to count this as a new ground.
The pitch is railed on three sides, the exception being the side bordering Charlton Park Lane. There's a pair of dugouts and hard standing, but no cover for spectators. The clubhouse is impressive though, housing a bar and tea bar with hot meals available.
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