A late Jordan Edwards penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw for Hanwell Town against Winchester City on Saturday (2 November 2024).
The Geordies fell behind early when Ollie Griggs tapped home from close range. A half-time substitution from Chris Moore brought the best out of his side and they had multiple chances to equalise as the game looked to be slipping away from them.
Then in the 94th minute a Kameron English cross hit a Winchester hand, and the referee pointed to the spot. Edwards made no mistake from 12 yards to earn Hanwell a point from a frustrating afternoon at the Powerday Stadium.
Both teams came into the game off the back off big wins in the FA Trophy, Hanwell beat Hendon 5-0, while Winchester ran out 4-0 winners over Tavistock.
Hanwell started quickly and had two early shots from Chris Regis and Emerson Sutton blocked after Edwards had crossed the ball in from the right.
In the fifth minute, a loose pass from Nathanael Boayke sent Winchester midfielder Jamie Barron through on goal. He dragged his shot from the left of the box just past Sam Beasant’s right post.
Alfie Pendlebury showed his perseverance when chasing down Josh McCormick. The tall striker eventually won the ball on the left of the box and pulled it back for Sutton. The young wingers shot from the left corner of the penalty area flew over the bar.
In the 10th minute, Ik Hill showed his skill and glided past Callum Woodcock before firing a cross past the goalmouth. Ollie Griggs reacted quickest and tapped the ball in at the back post.
Hanwell almost had an equaliser in the 28th minute. Sutton’s dangerous curling shot hit the post and almost bounced back to Harry Seabrook. Winchester goalkeeper Luke Cairney did brilliantly to push the ball away.
After an uneventful end to the first half, Hanwell came out after the break with much more energy.
A Dan Carr free kick was held up well by Pendlebury and the striker laid the ball off for Boayke. The young midfielder couldn’t keep his shot down and The Geordies were left frustrated once again.
Sutton, after being moved to his favoured right-wing position at the start the second half, was at his best. His tricky runs created numerous opportunities for Hanwell.
Ezekiel Coker showed some skill of his own when he skipped past Griggs on the left and fired a shot at goal. Goalkeeper Cairney was busy throughout the second half and leaped brilliantly to push another Hanwell shot away.
Hanwell had the ball in the net in the 75th minute through Pendlebury. However, the officials judged that the Geordies striker handled the ball and the goal was disallowed.
Sutton was up to his usual tricks a few minutes later as he drove down the right wing and cut inside. The youngster’s powerful shot was deflected wide for a Hanwell corner.
In the 90th minute, the ball kindly bounced to Pendlebury on the edge of the box. The Geordie striker’s volleyed effort flew just over the bar.
Hanwell finally got the luck their play deserved in the 94th minute. Substitute English found space on the left and crossed. The cross appeared to hit a
Winchester hand and the referee pointed to the spot.
Winchester defender McCormick received a second yellow card for dissent in the fallout following the penalty decision. Edwards powered his penalty into the top left corner to salvage a point for the home side.
The draw sees Hanwell drop to 16th in the table and Winchester remain 19th. Next week, the Geordies take on Tiverton Town at The Ian Moorcroft Stadium.
Hanwell: Beasant, Richards (Coker 45′), Carr, Woodcock, Duncan, Seabrook, Regis (Benyon, 85′), Boayke (English 75′), Pendlebury, Edwards, Sutton.
Unused Subs: Orlando-Young, Carter Rogers
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