Lewisham domintaed the game from the start, and their early pressure forced a goal within 15 minutes, when Haydn Ankle rifled a spectacular long range volley from the edge of the box. The second goal followed almost immediately - good approach play down the left, an accurate cross from Cololuca and a neat turn and finish from striker Mohamed Diakite.
Shortly after the re-start striker Ishmael Henry had to be substitued after a goalmouth clash of heads left him dazed and thoroughly confused, however Lewisham continued to pile on the pressure despite having to re-organise.
The third goal was a direct free kick curled into the bottom corner by Omar Folkes, and the fourth was a tap in for Marvin Taylor. This was his first touch of the game (after coming on as sub) following some excellent link-up play started by right back James Golding, a cross from Ankle, and a fizzing drive by left wing Zak Coaluca, parried by the keeper.
Lewisham's coach Thomas had stressed the importance of keeping a clean sheet in the second half of the match and this was certainly a much more focussed Lewisham performance overall than the previous week. The result could have been even more one-sided had a few more chances been taken. A promising start to the season, but still plenty to work on.
MOTM: Omar Folkes
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