3rd February home fixture played away result 2-3 half time 1-2
Scorers for CM: Robbie Catling Jack Hitchen Cameron Craig
This game was due to be played at The Closes but as the pitch was waterlogged the fixture was moved to Garsington's ground.
The pitch was reasonably dry but rather bobbly following the recent rain and Garsington kicked off with Cumnor playing down the slope in the first half. The game started evenly but as the half progressed Cumnor gradually gained the upper hand. Conrad worked tirelessly up front and came close a number of times. Goalkeeper Kane's excellent kicks from hand caused Garsington's defence all sorts of problems and Conrad was very nearly rewarded with a goal when a careful lob from a long Kane kick hit the crossbar and bounced back into play.
The deadlock was eventually broken after 25 minutes when a great move with Jake Gerring supplying Conrad with a long ball down the left wing and Robbie Catling heading in Conrad's pinpoint cross.
Garsington struck back 8 minutes with a good piece of interplay on the right leading to a goal from a shot inside the penalty area to Kane's left.
Cumnor fought back and re-took the lead after a series of corners at 38 minutes when Jake's cross fell to Jack Hitchen who coolly stroked it into the net.
This meant the half finished 2-1. Pete's half time talk reminded them that it was going to be tough in the second half with Garsington playing down the slope.
The prediction was right and Garsington applied pressure in the second half going close a few times, hitting the post and a remarkable goal line save from Westy when he hooked the ball off the goal line as it seemed certain to go in.
Cameron Craig briefly eased Cumnor's nerves after 70 minutes when he scored from a great shot 25 yards out going over the keeper's head, making the score 3-1.
Garsington hit back 5 minutes later with a strong header directly from a corner.
The following fifteen minutes meant some resolute defending from Cumnor as Garsington fought for the equaliser, although Cumnor had a few chances themselves on the breakaway with striker Obaida Mohemedi going close on a number of occasions.
It was a great win for Cumnor and probably the toughest game so far this season. Garsington are a good side and should do well in the remainder of the season.
All players should be pleased with their performances today and joint man of the match goes to Conrad Deer for his great skills and tireless running, together with Ben Whitehead for leading the defence so well.
