Worthing FC celebrated a convincing 2-0 victory over Chesham United on a chilly Tuesday night at Woodside Road. This win marked Worthing’s third consecutive home triumph in the league.
Match Summary
Captain Joel Colbran opened the scoring for Worthing in the first half, followed by a late goal from substitute Ollie Godziemski. This performance followed Worthing’s attempt to rebound from a recent 2-1 defeat against Hornchurch.
Key Changes in the Lineup
Manager Adam Hinshelwood made significant changes to his starting eleven, with four substitutions being implemented. Notable adjustments included:
- Taylor Seymour started in goal, replacing Josh Jeffries.
- Ben Jackson, Sam Packham, and Toby Byron were also included in the lineup.
Chesham United, managed by James Duncan and Michael Murray, mirrored this strategy, altering four players after their 1-1 draw at Dorking Wanderers on the same weekend.
First Half Highlights
The match began energetically, with Worthing creating a chance within four minutes through Remiero Moulton. Moulton’s flick set Teddy Jenks into motion, whose pass found Toby Byron. Byron’s shot, however, went wide.
In the 14th minute, an inadvertent back-pass by Chesham’s defense led to an indirect free-kick for Worthing. George Cox took the free-kick but was met with strong resistance from Chesham’s defenders.
Chesham’s first significant chance came from left-back Alex Lafleur, whose low cross was narrowly missed by Alfie Williams. Worthing built pressure as the first half progressed, with Moulton making a dangerous attempt that went just wide.
Colbran finally broke through in the 36th minute, converting a precise delivery from Packham to give Worthing the lead. In stoppage time, Cox nearly doubled the advantage, striking the crossbar from distance.
Second Half Developments
The second half saw Byron testing Chesham’s goalkeeper again early on. Shortly after, a close call nearly occurred for Worthing as a ball from Connor Stevens eluded the defense.
Although Chesham had opportunities in the final minutes, with both Williams and Josh Addae failing to score, Worthing managed to secure their lead in the 85th minute. Godziemski capitalized on a clever play initiated by Jenks and Seymour’s clearance to secure the second goal.
Conclusion
With a stellar performance from goalkeeper Taylor Seymour, who achieved a clean sheet, Worthing FC proved their resilience. This victory strengthens their position as they look forward to upcoming matches.
