Report by Dan Legg

After a quick pre-match visit to what can only be described as the best service station in the world, we made the long journey across the road to Holloways Park, only to be dealt some devastating news – the ref couldn’t see the white lines, putting the game in jeopardy.
Cometh the hour, cometh the man, the Beaconsfield groundskeeper sacrificed his dinner to mark down some fresh lines. And thank goodness he did, as a second half Aylesbury FC masterclass was to follow.

Looking to build on their first clean sheet of the season two days earlier Davis Haule kept faith in the same back four as Saturday, with Ashley Jenkins also returning. A fresh-faced front three of Harry Scott, Ty Deacon and debutant Davide Pobbe ooked to inject some pace into the side.

Neither team started with any real conviction – we’ll put that down to the prolonged warm ups. The first opportunity of any note fell to Davide Pobbe on 13 minutes, after Kieran Schmidt slotted a beautifully weighted ball between the two Beaconsfield centre-halves. Jamie Norris unleashed his inner Manuel Neuer to charge off his line to clear before Pobbe could shoot.

Chances were few and far between for either team in the first period – a very cagey affair in midfield, the Moles having a fair share of possession, but Beaconsfield countering very effectively, with Andre Costa causing Joe Fitzgerald issues down the left-hand side. However, Jordan Jenkins and Craig Carby were standing strong in defence making clearance after clearance from any crosses into the box. Wes Daly and Dan Brown resorted to pot shots which posed little threat to the FC goal. Later the latter went close on 33 minutes, Jordan Jenkins saving well with his legs from close range.

And that ladies and gents, was half time – at this point, not worth the wait. However, the FC beast was soon to be released.

Half Time: Beaconsfield Town 0 Aylesbury FC 0

It took a mere 6 minutes for Aylesbury to find their feet and the back of the net in the second half – on 51 minutes Harry Scott showed skill, speed and composure to beat his man, picked his spot in the top right-hand corner and curled a beauty past the bewildered Jamie Norris in the Rams’ net.

The hosts pressed for an equaliser, with FC leaking goals from set pieces recently a well delivered corner kick could have spelt trouble - on 58 minutes Dan Brown saw his first header cleared acrobatically off the line by defensive stalwart and ex-Ram Craig Carby before seeing his second effort ricochet off the inside of the post. Brows mopped the Moles looked for a second goal, and that’s exactly what they got. Somehow even better than his first goal, Harry Scott picked up a loose ball in midfield, twisted, turned and pulled the trigger from 25 yards, the keeper purely a spectator, sending the loyal FC supporters into raptures.

After this setback the home side resorted to long ball football – Scott Cousins picked out Aaron Minhas who really should have pulled one back for his side from close range, but his header was saved brilliantly by Ashley Jenkins.

The hosts would soon rue this missed opportunity, as on 77 minutes Ty Deacon was played through by Brian Haule, who sent his marker for a metaphorical hot-dog (other snacks available from the tea bar) before coolly curling his effort past Norris – a torrid night for the home stopper.
Lewis Putman had a late chance to spoil the clean sheet, but again returning keeper Ashley Jenkins remained alert to get down low to save his goal bound header.

Full Time: Beaconsfield Town 0 Aylesbury FC 3

All in all, a well-deserved three points – the first away triumph of the season. UNILAD should really pump some more money into Beaconsfield Town.

The Moles are in FA Trophy action this weekend, back at Haywood Way where they take on Harlow Town.
MOTM: Harry Scott/Beaconsfield Groundskeeper

Match Rating: 4/5