Laos Athletic 0 – Penge Family Church 1

Unfortunately this week saw LAFC increase their record of consecutive losses increase to 3. This match was always going to be a tough game. Having beaten Penge in last season’s Mike King Trophy final LAFC knew that Penge would be out to settle the score.

With defender Dave back fully from his broken foot LAFC reverted back to the 3-5-2 that had held them in good stead for the previous season with the usual players in the usual positions. The only change being Ade replacing the injured Shaun between the sticks.

The first half saw some good football played by both teams. Both teams were solid at the back and although both teams had chances none were converted. As the players left the pitch for half time break the game was evenly poised with neither team having the upper hand.

The second half started much the same way the first had finished. Chances were being created at both ends of the pitch. After 33 minutes of the second half Penge broke the deadlock. A corner kick found the head of an unmarked player in the box and the ball made its way into the back of the net. LAFC applied the pressure in response but the with tired legs due to the quality of the pitch LAFC were unable to equalise.

This result means that LAFC now drop into 4 place 3 points behind the now division leaders Penge.

Next week LAFC face Selsdon Baptist B in the Mike King Trophy. LAFC will want to win this game not only reverse there current streak but also to defend the title they won last year.