AFC Totton
IRISH EYES ARE SMILING AS STAGS TURN DOMINANCE INTO VICTORY
GOALS FROM TWO UNLIKELY SOURCES saw AFC Totton bounce back from the weekend’s defeat with a 2-1 away win at Chertsey Town in Surrey, with Sam Magri scoring a first-half penalty and midfielder Roddy Collins notching his first goal for the club to secure all three points for The Stags.
Collins was partnered in midfield for the first time by captain Mike Carter, and the two experienced heads did much to run the game from the outset. Totton had already created and spurned several chances before Collins was brought down in the penalty area to allow Magri to put the visitors ahead with a well-taken spot-kick on 38 minutes. But a spectacular long-range strike by defender Oliver Turner just three minutes later ensured the two sides went in level at the break.
Totton continued to dominate possession and to create the lion’s share of chances, and they got their reward when a corner was knocked on at the front post for Collins to fire home with his left in-step from about 12 yards. Luke Bennett and Charlie Austin both came close to extending the lead, but The Stags were solid defensively and saw the game out comfortably.
Full-Time: CHERTSEY TOWN 1-2 AFC TOTTON
Attendance: 348
Star Man: Roddy COLLINS (AFC Totton)
Entertainment Value: 3/5
Author: Ben Rochey-Adams
