Meads wings clipped by Concord

Saturday 20 December 2010

Ryman League Division 1 North
Concord Rangers 3 Thamesmead Town 1
By Mead reporter Kevin White

Thamesmead slip to third, swapping places with Concord Rangers after a 3-1 defeat away to the Essex side.

Concord took the lead after Lyle Taylor fired his powerful shot in the top left hand corner on 36 minutes.

In the second half, Thamesmead took quickly took control and equallised through leading scorer Andy Constable, who skillfully picked up a through ball to go round keeper Dale Brightly and slot home.

Thamesmead's joy was short lived as Concord skipper Nicky Farley tapped the ball home at the far post to regain the lead on 52 minutes.

Just seven minutes later, Concord extended the lead as Danny Glozier fired home a penalty awarded after a trip in the area.

Rangers were reduced to ten men on 65 minutes when for a harsh tackle on Junior Baker.

However, Mead could not take advantage of the extra man and will now look towards gaining three points at home to lowly Maldon Town next Saturday.