Rocks come from behind to win again and delight 200 plus crowd at final home match of first season
By Ben Tugwood
23rd Mar 2025 | Football
East Thurrock Community FC 2, Alresford Colne Rangers 1
IT's now three Essex and Suffolk Border League Premier Division wins in a row for East Thurrock, who have moved up to eighth place in the table following Saturday's (22 March) success in their final home match of the season.
It was a nightmare start for the hosts, as a mix up in the defence led to them falling behind within two minutes.
After 18 minutes, they had parity as Ross Barnes fizzed in a low cross, which was swept into the far corner by Harry Salter, his first goal for the Rocks.
On the half hour mark, tempers flared when Ross Barnes collided with the Alresford keeper after challenging for a loose ball.
The fractious mood continued until half time by which Bobby Reeman had been sin-bined.
The second period started lively, with Tommy Bruley denying the visitors, and Ross Barnes dug out an effort that came within inches of giving the Rocks the lead.
He was not to be denied however, as Harry Prince slid in Barnes, who took it round the defenders and fired the ball into the corner in the final 20 minutes.
The pair nearly combined again minutes later, as Barnes' shot was millimetres away from Prince at the back post. The Rocks would have chances to seal the win, as Barnes and Prince broke through on the left, but both were denied by strong blocks from the Alresford keeper.
Despite this, Rocks held out to win their third in a row (four if you include the home walkover against White Notley) and delight the majority of a crowd of 215 asd they finished the home season well.
They are away to Dedham next weekend, looking to continue this charge up the table and extend their good run of form.
Attendance: 215
Lineup: 1 Tommy Bruley, 2 Lewis Gardener, 3 Louis Sharkey, 4 Ray Snares, 7 Bobby Reeman, 10 Kieron Miles, 11 Bailey Morris, 14 Reiss Hatwell, 16 Ross Barnes, 19 Owen Dixie. 21 Harry Salter. Subs: 5 Faith Segemani, 8 Kyle Smith, 9 Iziengbe Ikponmwosa-Ikuero, 15 Harry Cowlbeck, 20 Harry Prince.
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