1st teamers are embarrassed

DESPITE fielding an entire side of 1st team regulars Maidenhead United Reserves slumped to an embarrassing 3-2 defeat to Sutton United’s second string at York Road on Saturday.
The Magpies’ slipshod approach to the game was highlighted as early as the second minute, when a defensive mix-up allowed the visiting team to open the scoring.
However, Maidenhead were level within five minutes, when Lawrence Yaku bundled the ball home after a goalmouth scramble.
The Magpies took the lead in the 16th minute, with a neat finish by midfielder Dean Clark.
But despite this, Sutton continued to look the better side and it was no surprise when they equalised shortly before the break.
In the second half there was no improvement in the Maidenhead play, as they struggled to make any headway against a well-organised Sutton side, who remained dangerous on the break, and deservedly regained the lead in the 71st minute.
After this the Magpies had a lot of possession but rarely created any clear chances, and it was the youthful visitors who held out for a merited 3-2 win.


Maidenhead United Reserves are next in action in the league at home to Brook House Reserves tomorrow (Saturday).

TRAMPLED: Maidenhead United’s Barrie Matthews runs through his Sutton United Reserves opponent on Saturday at York Road. Ref:87640/5