Promoted sides come out with two-all draw
The two newly-promoted Men's Premier League soccer sides, East Gosford and Woy Woy, faced off for the first time in round 10, played on Sunday, June 17.
Both clubs entered Sunday's clash ready and rejuvenated, looking to claim vital points, but came out with a two-all draw.
With multiple players returning from injury, Woy Woy travelled to Hylton Moore Oval with confidence high.
However, East Gosford started the better of the two sides as they came out of the block quickly and played the game at a fast pace.
Some clever football saw East Gosford start to dominate the visitors, and following a great cross from the left wing, Aiden Ercan rifled home from the edge of the box as his first-time strike went off the post and in to give the home side a 1-0 lead.
The Rams continued to have the better of the play and after some continued pressure, a switch from left to right found Ciaran Simmons who found Aiden Ercan who, in turn, made no mistake to secure his brace and double East Gosford's lead.
Just like their fixture at Hylton Moore last season, Woy Woy went into the sheds down 2-0.
The second half commenced with East Gosford coming out a different team.
This allowed Woy Woy more possession of the ball and ultimately put the home side under the pump.
The Rams conceded a penalty due to a loose challenge inside the box.
Nathan Baker stepped up for Woy Woy and made no mistake to get his side back into the contest.
Woy Woy continued to mount momentum in search of the equaliser and threatened the East Gosford goal many times throughout the second half.
Eventually, Brady Holmes was able to capitalise on one of these chances and take the game back on level terms with plenty of time left of the clock thanks to his third goal of the season.
East Gosford spent the next 20 minutes pushing and pinning Woy Woy in the hopes of regaining the lead but were unable to find the breakthrough.
Match official was Luke Dunkerley.
SOURCE:
Website, 19 Jun 2023
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