Albion Vs Three Bridges (Friendly)

Last Sunday saw Redhill Albion take on the might of Three Bridges and after our great win at the chipstead festival, everyone was firied up to win, unfortunately this wasn't to be.

Report from Peter Appleby

Pre-season Friendly: Three Bridges vs Redhill Albion

Three Bridges play in the Tandridge League A, so Redhill expected a challenging game. They made the perfect start when, with only 2 minutes gone Harry Williams picked up a through ball and rifled the ball into the net to give Redhill an early lead.

Redhill was playing some neat passing football and against the run of play Three Bridges drew level and then got a second goal. Redhill continued to play their passing game and when the ball fell to Guy Appleby he made no mistake to fire home the equaliser from just inside the box.

Despite some valiant defending by Jack Medrum, Joel Sowton, James Smart and goal keeper Charlie Case-Greeen the Three Bridges team was gaining the advantage and by halftime had taken a 4-2 lead.

Redhill started the second half brightly and Ryan Stevens went close. Robin Lewer worked hard up front and forced the Three Bridges defence to give away a corner, but the Three Bridges midfield was in control and looked likely to add to their tally. Ryan O’Donovan put in a good shift as did Miles Hickman but could not prevent Three Bridges adding a further 3 goals.

Redhill continued to play good football and in the last 5 minutes created several good opportunities and when the goalkeeper failed to hold a shot from Harry Williams, Guy Appleby was on hand to pick up the ball and fire it home with his left foot for his second and Redhill’s third goal.

Despite the score-line, Redhill played well against a very good team from the league above and should be pleased with their performance which will give them confidence for the first league match of the season.

Final Score: Three Bridges 7 Redhill 3 (Williams, Appleby(2))