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Camberley were unlucky not to have forced extra time after a cracking cup tie between to rally well matched teams. Camberley were somehow denied an equaliser after a forceful
second half showing that saw the home keeper in good form, some near misses and a shoot cannoning back of the crossbar.
The first half was a really tight cagey affair with both teams defending well and challenging all over the park. Farnborough had slightly the better of the chances but were again met with a great keeping display by Aiden, including a wonderful tip around the post after a header that had goal written all over it.
The second half was a close as the first but it was Farnborough that took the lead. This signalled a spell of Camberley dominance which saw Daniel Ebs shoot narrowly wide, Tom saw a effort go wide and Ben and Wills had chances saved. Camberleys afternoon (and season so far) was best summed up when a clever pass from Daniel found William Smith 16 yards out who unleashed a thunderbolt that hit the underside of the crossbar, bounced on the line and span out to safety.
Verdict: A really well contested game just shaded by the home team. Camberley can count themselves slightly unlucky but if the attitude and work rate stay the same and the passing improves, a first win of the season is not far away
MOM deservedly went to William Smith who is returning to his usual form with a performance full of energy and skill that deserved a goal.
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After two poor performances, Camberley put in a performance to be proud of against a strong and classy (and much changed) Darby Green outfit.
Trailing 1-0 at half time, Tom Mortiboys brought Camberley level before a fantastic Darby strike gave the home side the points.
Darby started very well and their extra class opened up the Camberley defence on numerous occasions. However, Aiden in goal was in outstanding form pulling off numerous wonderful saves including a fantastic triple save, diving athletically to keep out a certain goal and recovering to block two follow ups. The goalkeeping heroics seemed to lift the team and Camberley slowly began to make their mark with Tom firing wide and Brandon bulleting a header just over. However, it was Darby who deservedly took the lead when Camberley were caught on the ball and a burst of speed and good finish made them pay. This spurred the boys on and the rest of the half was very even.
The second half was more even than the first with Camberleys sheer team work and commitment matching Darbys more fluent play. Camberley deservedly got the equaliser when Tom pounced on some hesitant defending to prod home. Camberley continued to show bags of spirit but were undone by Darbys extra class when a loose ball on the edge of the area was expertly crashed into the top corner. Camberley refused to give up and despite pressurising the Darby goal and final finished could not be found.
Verdict: A very welcome return to form from the Maroons against a strong and classy Darby side. Camberley showed desire and commitment but more importantly managed to keep their shape and belief throughout. Well done boys, more of the same please!!
