Playford FC 1-4 Elmsett United
Goal scorers: Jacob Tampion, Aidan Bignell, Ben George, Josh Everett
Man of the match: Jacob Tampion
Attendance: 7
Elmsett went into the game looking to put last week's disappointing cup exit behind them at the first opportunity and started well with their pressing instantly putting Playford under pressure.
It didn't take long for United to take a deserved lead as Tampion latched on to Ross Bray's inch perfect pass and calmly slotted past the keeper.
Playford soon levelled as Elmsett failed to deal with a set piece and allowed the home side's forward to lash the ball past Warner from close range.
Undeterred by the equaliser, the blues continued their dominance and some good work from Palmer saw the ball fall to Bignell who fired into the bottom corner from distance.
The lead was extended just before half time as Josh Everett's long throw dropped for George to hit an absolute thunder bastard into the top corner.
As expected Playford tried to find a way back into the game at the beginning of the second half but Elmsett's defence limited them to very few opportunities.
With quarter of an hour left, Playford's goalkeeper attempt at being Sunday's answer to Manuel Neuer backfired as the ball broke for Josh Everett to pass the ball into the empty net to seal the victory.
So after a tough start Elmsett are slowly starting to climb the table and aim to build an unbeaten run as they welcome Sizewell Argyle to The Shed next week.
Player ratings:
Craig Warner - 8 - made a crucial save early on.
Ryan Bray - 9 - did well at the back and in midfield.
Sam Bassett - 9 - looked imperious despite carrying an injury.
Isaac Everett - 8 - dealt with every down the left.
Jacob Tampion - 9 - superb defensively and a threat going forward.
Josh Everett - 8 - was excellent all game.
Tony Palmer - 8 - allowed nothing through the middle of the park.
Ross Bray - 9 - was pulling the strings in the middle all game.
Benjamin George - 8 - took his goal well.
James Vowles - 9 - caused havoc for Playford's defenders all game.
Aidan Bignell - 8 - showed why he's been missed .
Subs:
Josh Austin-thomas - 8 - had the Playford forward in his pocket.
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