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Pre-Season Friendly 13 July 2019 Chalky Lane, Chessington

The pre-season friendly against Ripley Village ended in a defeat but it
was ‘another decent run out for the lads, who looked a lot fitter’ Woodsy
he pre-season friendlies are quickly
Tforgotten once the season gets un-
derway, but any defeat is a disappoint-
ment, especially after creating so many
chances in the second half, with last
season’s top scorer Kieron Scantlebury
failing to find the back of the net on this
occasion. Credit must go to the Ripley
Village defence, who clung on to their
first-half lead and despite the constant
pressure and numerous corners, the
goalkeeper wasn’t seriously troubled.

If the main objective of the pre-season
friendlies is to build up match fitness
then this game served its purpose.
‘Another decent run out for the lads who
looked a lot fitter, a blank in front of goal
as numerous chances went begging but
overall a solid performance. The visitors
held on to their early goal with bodies Defender Ben Thorne in action
behind the ball in the second half.’
Whilst the game was still in play the Solid defending during the
,
refurbishment of the shower block was second half ensured Ripley
completed and ready for action, hope- Village kept a clean sheet
fully, after the pre-season friendlies are
over, United will be too. against the run of play