AFC North Leatherhead 2-2 Motspur Park

6th January 2024

AFC North Leatherhead 2-2 (4-2 pens) Motspur Park

A dramatic match in Leatherhead saw Motspur Park’s League Cup journey come to a cruel end in a 2-2 (4-2 on penalties) defeat.

Zak Belcher’s early wonder strike, a right-footed rocket into the top corner, put Motspur Park 1-0 up. AFC North Leatherhead fought back and earned themselves a controversial penalty late into the first half, after the referee overruled a clear offside. The penalty was remarkably saved and Motspur Park extended their lead a few minutes later via a Benabid Hocine’s towering header. Motspur Park looked in complete control.

However, the script flipped dramatically in the second half. Two sucker punches from the hosts, one a scrappy effort, the other a well worked free kick, rocked Motspur Park. Despite dominating possession, the visitors lacked the cutting edge in front of goal, their frustration reaching fever pitch as chances went begging.

Penalty drama followed: two golden opportunities squandered by Motspur Park. In contrast, Leatherhead held their nerve from the spot, converting all four.

AFC North Leatherhead progress to the semi-finals, where they will face either Division 2 or Division 1 opposition.

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Motspur Park 6-2 Wandgas Worcester Park

2nd December 2023

Motspur Park 6-2 Wandgas Worcester Park

Motspur Park produced a stunning performance to defeat Wandgas Worcester Park 6-2 and secure their place in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. This victory marks the second time Motspur Park has knocked out a team from a higher division in the competition. It also maintains Motspur Park’s 100% home record.

The match started at a frantic pace, with Motspur Park taking the lead within two minutes through Aiman. However, Wandgas Worcester Park responded with two quick goals of their own to take the lead.

Undeterred, Motspur Park fought back, and Aiman scored two more goals before half-time to put his side 3-2 ahead.

The second half was even more action-packed, with Workman extending Motspur Park’s lead to 4-2 before Aiman scored his 4th with a clinical finish to make it 5-2.

Rampton rounded off the scoring with a late goal to seal a memorable victory for Motspur Park.

The match was marred by a number of yellow cards and two nasty injuries for Motspur Park, with Josh Neill suffering a particularly serious knock.

Despite the injuries, Motspur Park will be delighted to have progressed to the quarter-finals of the League Cup. The team will now await the draw for the next round, where they will face another tough challenge from a team from a higher division.

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Motspur Park 7-3 Waddon Wanderers

11th November 2023

Motspur Park 7-3 Waddon Wanderers

Motspur Park continued their impressive run of form with a resounding 7-3 victory over Waddon Wanderers, securing their fourth consecutive home win.

The match was a reverse of the opening day fixture, which Waddon Wanderers won 5-4. However, Motspur Park were determined to avenge their defeat and put in a dominant performance from the start.

Emad Baraka opened the scoring before Ethan Ferrao netted a hat-trick to double his goal tally for the season. Joe Quick, Dan Rampton and Ed Foxley also chipped in with goals.

Motspur Park were 4-1 up with just 20 minutes remaining, but Waddon Wanderers fought back valiantly in the second half, reducing the deficit to 4-3. However, Motspur Park’s attacking quality shone through in the final stages of the game, as they scored three goals in quick succession to seal the victory.

The win was a much-needed boost for Motspur Park, who have been in excellent form since their defeat to Walton Hill in the Surrey Cup. The team will now look to continue their winning run when they face Wandgas Worcester Park in the next round of the League Cup.

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Motspur Park 3-1 Farleigh Rovers

4th November 2023

Motspur Park 3-1 Farleigh Rovers

Motspur Park Progress to Round 3 of League Cup

Motspur Park secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Farleigh Rovers in the Second Round of the League Cup, booking their place in Round 3 where they will face Wandgas Worcester Park from the division above.

The match was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating chances throughout the game. Farleigh Rovers took the lead in the 40th minute, but Motspur Park fought back in the second half with three goals to secure the victory.

Ethan Ferrao broke the deadlock for Motspur Park in the 75th minute, before Adeliyeka netted twice in quick succession in the 82nd and 88th minutes to seal the win.

Rory Fraser was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance in goal, making several crucial saves to keep Motspur Park in the game.

Motspur Park maintain their 100% home record for the season and march on to the Round of 16.

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Walton Hill 8-3 Motspur Park

28th October 2023

Walton Hill 8-3 Motspur Park

Walton Hill of Division 2 thrashed Motspur Park by a score of 8-3 in the First Round of the Surrey Cup. The match saw Walton Hill take control from the outset, with Ben Snelling netting a hat-trick, Berkay Eren scoring a brace, and Paul Vogado adding three goals of his own.

Despite conceding eight goals, Motspur Park did manage to find the back of the net on three occasions, with Ed Foxley, Emad Baraka, and Kieron Ackerson all getting on the scoresheet. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent a heavy defeat, their heaviest loss of the season so far.

After the match, Motspur Park manager Ethan Ferrao admitted that his side was outmatched. “Walton Hill were the better team today,” he said. “We sat too deep and created our own defensive problems. We warned the lads that Walton Hill have some top class attacking players and the scoresheet reflects that.”

Motspur Park will have the opportunity to redeem themselves when they face Farleigh Rovers in the next round of the League Cup next Saturday.

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London Olympia 2-2 Motspur Park

14 October 2023

London Olympia 2-2 Motspur Park

In a pulsating encounter, London Olympia and Motspur Park played out an entertaining 2-2 draw, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess.

London Olympia took an early lead in the first half, courtesy of a stunning header that sailed into the top left corner. Motspur Park, however, were undeterred and quickly found their rhythm. Their persistence paid off when Aiman was brought down in the penalty area, resulting in a spot-kick. Joe Quick stepped up and confidently dispatched the penalty, restoring parity to the scoreboard.

London Olympia, unfazed by the equalizer, retook the lead through a well-executed counter-attack that caught Motspur Park’s defense off guard. As the half-time whistle blew, London Olympia held a narrow advantage.

The second half commenced with renewed vigor from both sides. Motspur Park, determined to secure a result, pressed forward relentlessly. Their efforts were rewarded when Belcher was fouled inside the penalty area, earning another penalty for Motspur Park. This time, Foxley stepped up and converted the penalty, bringing the scores level once again.

With this draw, Motspur Park extended their unbeaten run to four games, demonstrating their resilience and determination. Both teams will be eager to secure victory when they meet again for the reverse fixture, ensuring an enthralling encounter.

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Motspur Park 3-1 John Fisher

07 October 2023

Motspur Park 3-1 John Fisher

Motspur Park continued their fine run of form with a convincing 3-1 victory over John Fisher on Saturday 7th October. The win was their third in a row and extended their unbeaten home record this season.

John Fisher took an early lead through a good volley in the 10th minute, but Motspur Park were level just a few minutes later when Rayane Mokhtar headed home.

Zak Belcher then put Motspur Park ahead with a great half volley before Samad Aiman doubled their advantage before half time.

Motspur Park were professional in the second half and saw out the game to win 3-1.

The win was Motspur Park’s third in a row and extended their unbeaten home record this season. They will now be looking to continue their good form when they face London Olympia next week.

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Old Rutlishians 2-3 Motspur Park

30th September 2023

Old Rutlishians 2-3 Motspur Park

Motspur Park Snatch Dramatic Victory Against Old Rutlishians

In a hard-fought encounter, Motspur Park emerged victorious over Old Rutlishians with a score of 3-2, securing their first league victory of the season and making it two consecutive wins in all competitions. The match was characterized by its physicality and intensity, with both sides battling for every inch of the pitch.

Motspur Park took an early lead through Ethan Ferrao, who capitalized on a defensive error to slot home the opener. Ferrao doubled the lead just before half-time, giving Motspur Park a commanding advantage at the break.

Old Rutlishians came out fighting in the second half, determined to overturn the deficit. Their efforts were rewarded in the 65th minute when they pulled a goal back through a free kick. The goal seemed to inject new life into Old Rutlishians, and they continued to press forward in search of an equalizer.

Their persistence paid off in the 75th minute when they leveled the score through a well-worked team goal. The match was now on a knife-edge, with both sides looking for the winner.

However, it was Motspur Park who found the decisive breakthrough in the 85th minute. Fritz, who had been a constant threat throughout the match, crossed the ball low and it was diverted by a defender into the Old Ruts goal.

The victory was a testament to Motspur Park’s resilience and determination. Despite facing a stern test from their experienced opponents, they dug deep to secure a hard-earned victory.

Manager Ethan Ferrao praised his team’s performance, acknowledging the challenge posed by Old Rutlishians. “We looked comfortable as ever going into half-time,” he said. “Clearly the opposition had a plan to make the second half scrappier and more aggressive, which was a shrewd idea because my team is young and they can react naively. We need to be better at that”.

Ferrao also credited his players for their ability to adapt to the changing circumstances of the game. “We showed great character to grind out the result,” he added. “We knew it would be a tough game, but we believed in ourselves and got the job done.”

Motspur Park will look to build on this victory as they seek to continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches.

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Motspur Park 2-1 Epsom Casuals

23rd September 2023

Motspur Park 2-1 Epsom Casuals

Motspur Park claim victory in Surrey South Eastern League Cup First Round

Motspur Park secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Epsom Casuals in the First Round of the Surrey South Eastern League Cup, marking their first home game of the season and first cup win in two years.

The match was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating chances throughout the game. Motspur Park took the lead in the 68th minute through Max Workman, who produced a stunning volley to break the deadlock.

Workman then doubled the lead a few minutes later with a low finish after a well worked cut back from the edge of the 6 yard box.

Epsom Casuals responded well and scored through Harry Rose in the 89th minute, setting up a tense finish.

Manager Ethan Ferrao praised his team’s performance, stating: “It was a tight game and both sides could have won it. But when you have individual quality like the volley from Max, you always have a chance.”

Motspur Park will now progress to Round 2 of the competition, where they will face Division 3 league leaders Farleigh Rovers.

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Waddon Wanderers 5-4 Motspur Park

16th September 2023

Waddon Wanderers 5-4 Motspur Park

In a thrilling first weekend of the Surrey South Eastern Combination league season, Waddon Wanderers emerged victorious over Motspur Park with a score of 5-4. The match was marred by an unfortunate injury to the Motspur Park goalkeeper seconds before the kick-off, leaving the team without a designated shot-stopper.

Despite the setback, Motspur Park’s replacement goalkeepers put in a valiant effort, but their efforts were not enough to secure a victory. Waddon Wanderers took an early lead, but Belcher’s brace in the 20th minute brought Motspur Park back on level terms.

The latter part of the first half and the opening minutes of the second half saw Waddon re-take the lead and extend their winning margin to three goals.

A backheel from Aiman and a header from Rampton saw Motspur Park come within a one goal deficit but the match ended in a 5-4 loss.

Motspur Park will look to bounce back from this defeat and secure their first victory of the season in their next match.

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