Whitton weave there magic at Halloween

The strength and experience of the Whitton side proved too much for the young Pedlars. from the off, Whitton attacked in numbers forcing two early corners and a further shooting opportunity blasted wide. Swaffham countered and their first chance on goal was delivered by Will O'Brien, Matthew Parkinson heading over. Joe Jackson's free kick in the twentieth minute hit the wall and Whitton broke free, good defending by Shaun Massingham squashed the attack, the ball going for a corner. The corner taken quickly, the ball squared in for the Whitton number seven to side foot in. The second came on the stroke of half time, a corner resulting in a goalmouth scamble, Swaffham unable to clear their lines adequately.
Swaffham started the second half strong, attempts by O'Brien assisted by Chris Ward and then O'Brien setting up Richard Cornwall both passed wide. The decisive goal came in the 64th minute, a fortunate drop of the ball from a mis-hit, falling sweetly for the Whitton centre forward. An uncharacteristic mistake by Dean Mayes outside of the box, led to number four. The Pedlars only other opportunity came to Scott Voutt, heading wide from a Jackson corner delivery. Matthew Parkinson saw red for a last man tackle, the resulting penalty converted, mayes having no chance. A disappointing result, but still encouraging and pleasant football from a Swaffham side growing in enthusiasm and experience.