Romeo breaks Tudors' Hearts (06.09.06)

Maidenhead United 1 (0)

Hemel Hempstead Town 1 (0)


Maidenhead cemented their reputation as draw specialists when a late equalizer from Yashwa Romeo secure a fifth successive solitary point.
With United’s lack of goals fast becoming a serious concern, manager Carl Taylor once again threw caution to the wind by fielding four attacking players.  Despite this the game had an edgy beginning and it was vistors Hemel who had the two best early opportunities to score with Anthony Thomas powering a free header wide and Paul Edgeworth shooting the wrong side of the post with only goalkeeper Chico Ramos to beat.  United then called Hemel number one Steve Smith into action, a turn and volley by Craig O’Connor from distance being deflected wide and then a snapshot from Yashwa Romeo being well saved to leave the half time score goalless.
Shortly after the break two flowing moves from either side led to the key moments of the game.  Adie Allen made a surging run which found Romeo who produced a superb double save from Smith.  From the resulting corner, Hemel broke swiftly down the left through Thomas who unselfishly squared the ball to Chris Herron who coolly slotted the ball past Ramos into the net from the edge of the penalty area.
With both sides committed to playing football, an open game ensued, with chances coming at both ends, O’Connor shooting wide for United after linking up well with Dwain Clarke, and Edgeworth again failing to hit the target after going clear.
With two minutes left on the clock Maidenhead won a corner on the right which was helped on by a Hemel defender to the far post where Romeo was on hand to stab home the equalizer.

Magpies: Ramos, Smith, Parsons, Witt (80 Kwakye), Sterling, Johnson, Romeo, Nisbet, O’Connor, Allen (68 Hughes), Clarke.  Unused subs: Osman, Gorman, Anaman.
Goal: Romeo 88.  Booking: Nisbet 11. Gate: 234.  Magpie Of the Match: Romeo
Tudors: Smith, Sinclair, Byrne, Aldridge, Gould, Herron, Fotheringham (65 Hibbert), Kearns, Sippetts (87 Chakaodza), Thomas, Edgeworth.  Unused subs: Yoki, Mapes, Mead
Goal: Herron 50.







   
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