Ramsgate 1, Aveley 1

A CROWD of 2,083 were on hand to watch Saturday evening's (28 February) Isthmian Premier clash at Ramsgate, which was also live-streamed.

And viewers got great value from an entertaining encounter under the lights at the WW Martin Community Stadium, which ended up with honours even.

The home side were left to rue missed chances after dominating the game for long periods against their high-flying visitors.

Solomon Ogunwomoju's header opened the scoring shortly after half-time, before Anthony Church equalised with a header of his own just after the hour.

A mixture of heroic, last ditch defending and some fortunate bounces ensured the Millers left with a point.

Millers manager Brett Munyard gives his post match verdict:-

There was an even opening to the game, with chances at a premium in the first half. 

Malachi Napa's goalbound strike was deflected just past the post by Aveley's Ollie Peters, while Billy Munday had a goal disallowed for a very tight offside call on Napa.

The home side went in front after Benny Bioletti's cross was headed home from six yards by Ogubwomoju just three minutes into the second half. 

Millers' Jesse Nwabueze shot narrowly wide from distance shortly after, before Church glanced home a well guided free kick to bring Aveley level.

Aveley's latest signing, Norwich loanee Caleb Ansen, was the hero late in the day when he saved a goalbound header.

Millers will be back in Isthmian Premier action on Saturday (7 March) when Whitehawk visit Parkside