Page 27 - CHESSINGTON & HOOK UTD vs Eversley & California - 2019-20 Season

aBBEy raNGErS 0

CHESSINGTON & HOOK UNITED 0

Abbey rangers win 3-2 on penalties

Southern Combination Cup 1st round 17th of September Addlestone

his was a tough away draw against Pre- out of another cup competition at the first
Tmier Divison side Abbey Rangers. De- hurdle.
spite the 0-0 scoreline it was an entertaining On the plus side, United played well against
game with chances at both ends. United put higher opposition and Saheed Sanko making
on a spirited display but it wasn’t to be their his first appearance since signing for the club
evening. in the summer, impressed.
The second half substitutes Dammy Nickels, Abbey Rangers great season in cup competi-
Elliot Baptiste, and Gonzalo Esteller failed to tions continues, with them also making it to
break the deadlock. The match remained 0-0 the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup
at full time, so went to penalties, Chessington where they have a home fixture against Isth-
& Hook United were defeated 3-2 and were mian League side Whyteleafe.
LEt tHERE

BE LiGHt

Replacement bulbs for the flood-
lights were installed last weekend
at the Chalky Lane ground.
Floodlight Trivia
The first-ever floodlit match was
played on the 14th of October 1878
at Bramall Lane, between two teams
selected by the Sheffield Football
Association.
The first floodlit Football League
match was between Portsmouth and
Newcastle United at 7pm on the
22nd of February 1956.
Newcastle United won 0-2.