Old Chelmsfordians 1 vs 0 Boreham FC

Boreham went into the second game of this double header with 
no fresh legs and only one sub who would only arrive at half time, 
the team that took the field included an unchanged back five of 
Bruce, Charter, Worthington, Powell and Parsons. The midfield was 
made up of Dale, Goodchild, Simpson and Baines with Cowcher & 
Rush up front.

From the off both teams looked tired and content for a point, the majority of the 
first 20 minutes was contested in the middle third with both teams looking comfortable 
at the back. Boreham were first to trouble the visitors with a nice move up the left, Dale 
hit the byline and cut the ball back only for Cowcher to lash over in what was a difficult 
chance.

Shortly after that OCs had a couple of corners, the second was not cleared and the 
unmarked centre forward lashed home from 6 yards, poor defending from Boreham who 
allowed the striker too much space, 0-1 to OCs.

The first half came to an end after a couple of decent stops from Bruce, Boreham went in 
one nil down with chances few and far between.

The second half started brightly with the introduction of Smith for Baines, Smith looked 
dangerous and full of energy, something Boreham had been missing in the first half. Although 
Boreham perhaps finishing the stronger they struggled to create any chances of note, a few 
long distance shots from Rush who struggled with a back injury during the second half.

The second half fizzled out and OCs took all three points home with a 0-1 win, a good 
result for OCs who took on a Boreham team who struggled for players and fitness. Boreham 
have another tricky tie against Laindon at home next week, a tough test which will need 
significant improvement to take the points.