DANSON OUT IN SEVEN GOAL THRILLER
Danson Albion saw their final cup dream of 2011/12 end as they were defeated 4-3 by Sporting St George B at the Meridian in the Plumstead Challenge Cup 3rd round. The home side took the lead when a cross was met with a bicycle kick by the George striker, but Albion levelled soon after through Nas Harris who lobbed the opposing 'keeper to draw Danson level.
Dee, back in the starting XI for the first time this year and playing up front alongside Harris, then hit a solo wonder goal, chasing back to turn over possession before running down the right and firing an unstoppable strike in off the crossbar to give Danson the lead. That lead was surrendered before half time, when a free kick was floated into the box and the George attacker rose above his man to head home the equaliser.
Albion were again bemoaning their luck when somehow a Harris shot hit a George defender lying on the floor and knowing little about the ball, deflected off the defenders head and over the bar. The teams went in level after a high tempo and highly competitive opening 45.
The game continued to be evenly contested in the opening exchanges of the second half and a fifth goal did not arrive until midway through the half. And it was Danson who re-took the lead when Bill's ball over the top was latched onto by Harris and Danson's number 9 dinked the ball over the advancing 'keeper to make it 3-2.
Tensions ran high and a fracas saw Wayment, who had moved out to the left of midfield in the second half switching with the returning Longville, booked after a shoving match. Danson subs came as Kersey replaced Cummings and later Wayment was replaced by Dave Liu but looking to put day light between the teams, Albion conceded as terms were levelled for a third time. A low cross deceived the Danson defence and whilst the initial shot was blocked, the rebound found the bottom corner to make it 3-3.
Both teams were looking for a winner with time ticking away and sadly for Danson the next goal went the way of the hosts. Cairns could only parry Sportings initial effort and the rebound again fell kindly for one of their players to put George ahead for a second time. Danson pressed and saw a Newman free-kick hit underside of the crossbar whilst a cross deceived everyone in another golden chance to level and take the tie into extra time. George ran down the clock and with Danson pushing numbers forward left themselves exposed defensively and unable to get any rhythm and possession to make the dying minutes interesting.
Another improved performance but the losing form continues and Danson go another season without silverware. Attention moves back to the bread and butter of the league as they hope to overcome the negativity of recent unfortunate defeats and again enjoy the feeling of victory.
Team: Cairns, Newman, Smale, Waddell, Hawkes, Cummins (Kersey), Wayment (Liu), Standen, Longville, Markham, Harris
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