AFC Totton
LATE STAGS SHOW SINKS SHOLING
AFC Totton claimed three points and bragging rights with a thrilling 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Sholing.
The visitors got off to a dream start, with the free-scoring Michael FOLIVI beating the offside trap before rounding Ryan Gosney to slot home virtually straight from kick-off. From there it was all Totton in the first half, with Sholing twice coming up with goal-line clearances alongside a strong goalkeeping performance from Patrick Nash as The Boatmen went into half-time with the lead.
The second half followed the same pattern, with Totton applying plenty of pressure but their rivals somehow finding the crucial blocks and challenges to cling onto the lead.
The Stags finally found a way back into the game when Tom Blair was brought down just inside the penalty area, with Ethan TAYLOR thundering the resulting spot-kick home to level the scores.
This jolted Sholing back to life, with Folivi striking the base of the post two minutes later, and while both sides had chances it felt like it may end even when the six minutes of additional time were signalled.
The hosts continue to search for a winner, and Scott Rendell’s immaculate control from an aerial ball allowed him to find Luke Bennett who squared for Ethan TAYLOR to blast in at the back stick and send the home fans into raptures with a second injury-time winner in as many games to go into Christmas with the victory.
Final Score: AFC TOTTON 2-1 SHOLING
Attendance: 1,588
Star Player: Ethan TAYLOR (AFC Totton)
Entertainment Value: 5/5
Author: Benjamin Rees
Images courtesy of Harvey Gerring
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