City Falter at Cobham

Published on: 18 Aug, 2024
Updated on: 18 Aug, 2024

Cobham (0) 1, Guildford City (0) 0

by Barry Underwood

Cobham deservedly took the three points at the Leg o’ Mutton Field when for the first time this season Guildford faltered with their performance on the pitch.

City had players absent after a tough period of games, and from the off the side looked off the pace. Cobham looked sharp, and on another day would have won by more than a single goal.

Derrick Hayford and winger Patrick Murray stood out especially as likely match winners. Hayford in fact headed wide early on before City responded with a trio of high balls into the box from set pieces. City were under pressure for much of the half.

Mo Sabek cleared well under pressure at the back post, whilst Derrick Hayford forced Jacob Terry into a fine save from a free kick; Terry then did well to block another effort with his body.

For a moment the travelling Sweeney were lifted when Darnell Jon-Peter burst through several challenges before mistiming his shot.

City’s keeper Jacob Terry

The home side looked sharper as City struggled to win possession in the middle of the park. As half-time approached Jacob Terry tipped another effort over the bar.

The second half continued in much the same vein, and Carl Taylor made a triple substitution on the hour in an effort to spark some life into his team.

On 66 minutes Cobham finally found their way to goal. City coughed up possession and the influential Derrick Hayford fired home from 25 yards.

City did manage to push forward in the late stages, but frankly an equaliser would have been unjust on the home side.

In stoppage time, Yomi Obafemi saw a powerful shot blocked and that was as close as they came. But with bodies due back shortly Guildford must get back on the horse and find the form that has impressed in the opening games.

Team: Jacob Terry, Joshua Adjei, Tobi Falodi, Mo Sabek (Benji Gambrah 62), Jake Brown, Alex Rodway-Brown, Karim Kamhouri (Yomi Obafemi 71), Keoindre Elis-Vassell (Leevi Bassett 62), Darnell Jon-Peter, Manny Acheampong (Freddie Robins 71), Isaac Collins (Malachai Cole 62).

Referee: Daniel Harvey

Listen to Ian Plested’s post-match interview with team manager Carl Taylor here: