The Manor start the more lively of the two sides, after 5 minutes both teams have chances. 7 minutes into the game Manor over the top of the Enfield Town defence into the path of Forde running towards goal with only the keeper to beat, referee blows for an infringement? Early signs that the Manor mean business. 12 minutes again the Manor charge on the Towner's goal, Connolly to Forde one on one with the keeper brilliantly saved by Hall, the ball rebounds back out to Jay Felice again parried away straight into the Path of Davy Armstrong who stuck the ball low into the right hand corner only to again be brilliantly saved by the Towner's keeper for a corner. Outstanding goalkeeping display by Andy Hall. In the 17th minute the Town take a Free Kick taken well by Mathew Negus saved by the Manor Keeper Steve Richards. The Enfield Town Keeper once more called into action in the 20th minute when Armstrong struck the ball from 15 yards and Hall pushed the ball out of play. Enfield Towns turn to attack down the right, Rideout taking on the defence and heading towards goal, Chris Barret Manor defender just getting a toe on the ball to stop the attack. 25 minutes into play and this lively Manor team looking certain to brake the deadlock kept the pressure on the Towns defence. Armstrong playing some great football using his talent to spread the ball to the flanks allowing the Manor to attack down both wings. 31 minutes and the first yellow Card of the game to Barrett for an infringement on Negus. 32 minutes Town take a free kick just outside the Manor area, Rudi Hall steps up and shoots and hits Connolly! Referee gives a yellow card to Connolly for not being 10 yards? Rudi retakes the shot hits it just over the bar. The Manor back on the pace, Armstrong sending a great ball down the left to Connolly who hits the ball well just crept over the bar. 41 minutes gone The Town keeping possession look to beat the offside trap send a ball over the top and into the path of Rudi Hall who collects the ball just inside the Manor half, seeing a gap in the Manor defence goes for goal twisting and turning two Manor defenders, let rip a fabulous shot just out of reach of Richards 0-1 to Enfield Town. Jay Felice who's work rate was fabulous the whole of the first half had a chance when in the 44th minute attacked down the left sent a fabulous ball to Forde waiting in the area only to be intercepted by Andy Hall. Forde getting a yellow for disagreeing with the referee.
45 minutes and Town attack the Manor defence again beating the offside trap and Negus running towards goal Richards anticipating the danger pawed the ball away great save by the Manor keeper. An extremely lively first half as the teams go in at the break.

The second half saw 3 subs come on for Enfield Town, Asa Pamplin, Francis and Massala. The Manor first to attack with Forde just heading wide of the post. 51 minutes free kick to The Manor, Armstrong takes to Forde low pass to Connolly who sent a high ball to Barrett who heads it just over the bar. Paul Docherty's turn to test the Towns defence when he hit a shot on the half volley Hall again on hand to stop any danger. 55 minutes into the half Forde attacking down the centre pushed off the ball by a town defender, Forde disputes the refs decision to play on and gets his second yellow of the game to take an early shower! The Manor now down to 10 men so early into the second half changed the Manors strategy! Jay Felice now the lone striker had to work twice as hard and chased for every ball, nearly getting his reward when in the 61st minute broke free and whilst being chased by two Town defenders hit his shot just wide of the post. 63 minutes and The Town attack getting to the edge of the Manor's area and Richards anticipating play kicks the ball out of bounds. 64 minutes and the Braves living upto their nickname put more pressure on to the Towns defence, Felice working hard in the build up laying a ball into the path of Connolly who hits the ball on the volley again just wide of the post. The Manor rueing so many chances could have easily have been in the lead by this time did not give up heart and continued to push the Town. The Manor Captain Johnny Quinn doing his normal encouraging role, kept the Manors spirits up as they kept the pressure on the Towner's defence. 68 minutes and Enfield Town seemed to pickup their game firing a fierce shot just over the Manor bar. 69 minutes and Docherty off for Debutant Curle and in the 71st minute Connolly off for Mills. 83 minutes gone and the Towner's now taking the game to the Manor Pamplin holding up the ball to allow the Town to attack and the Town No 9 just hitting it over the bar. 84 minutes Fullbrook on for Armstrong.The Town finishing the game the stronger team meant that the Manor's back four were put under pressure, Marsh, Barrett, Mitchell and Smith doing a Stirling job keeping the score down to just one goal. 88 minutes and a close call when Quinn sent a ball over the top of the Town defence into the path of Mills, Andy Hall came to collect just outside his area and tried to dribble out of trouble, luckily enough for the Town keeper he caught the ball well out of arms way.

All in all a great Football Match, played in the right spirit and well officiated.

Manor Man of the Match goes to Jay Felice for his work rate and never say die attitude.

Scorers : Enfield Town Rudi Hall (41)

Teams:
Manor: Richards, Smith, Marsh, Mitchell, Docherty (69), Connolly(71), Quinn, Forde (Red 55) Felice, Armstrong (84), Subs: Mills (71), Fullbrook (84), Curle (69), Prince.

Enfield Town: A.Hall, Cambell, Baldwin, Rideout, G.Hall, Negus, Riley, R.Hall, Smith, Chuka, Finch, Subs: Pamplin, Massala, Francis, Kitenge.

Next game is away to Romford Saturday 9th October kick off at 12 noon.