Scorers for CM Zak Betnay Robbie Catling (2)
The game kicked off at 11am in warm autumn sunshine.
It was fairly even for much of the first half with few clean cut chances although Cumnor had much of the possession.
It was Wantage who took the lead with a breakaway goal after 25 minutes when a rare Cumnor defensive error let their forward through in the centre of the pitch. He took his shot well to the top right of the goal.
Cumnor battled for the equaliser but only managed to create half chances meaning the half finished 1-0.
Nigel's half time talk asked the team to play simple on the-floor-passes especially when approaching the Wantage goal. Cumnor were playing some nice lofted through balls but the Wantage defence were able to deal with them fairly easily.
The second half started well for Cumnor and they drew level after 55 minutes when Zak pounced on a long high bouncing ball in the penalty area delivered by Westy. He controlled it well despite Wantage defenders around him and slotted it home.
This gave Cumnor spirit and they continued to attack the Wantage goal. Zak nearly had a second when he seemed to be clattered by the keeper in the penalty area although the ref didn't give a foul. Zak had to be substituted because of a head injury sustained in the attack.
Robbie took up the striker responsibly and scored in the 65th minute with an opportunistic goal down the left from a through pass by Conrad. He added a third on the 72nd minute with another, this time on the right after being put through by Jim Whitelock.
With the game safe, Cumnor made a number of substitutions, some of which were more popular than others, but the whole squad played their part in the first victory of the season.
There were some good solid performances from the midfield and defence which are getting better as each game progresses. It was nice to see two strikers on the score sheet today showing the whole team is improving.
Man of the match goes to Conrad Deer who played a floating role between midfield and attack. His tireless running created a number of attacking opportunities and he was unlucky not to get on the score sheet himself.
Many thanks to the players and spectators who helped with putting up and dismantling the goals, and a big thank you to Simon Whitehead who ran the line after being asked at the last minute.