WHAT HAPPENED
We delivered a spirited defensive performance in the Premier League 2 on Monday night, holding table-toppers Everton to a 0-0 draw.
Freddie Ljungberg’s side boast the league’s most dangerous front-line, while the hosts came into this game having conceded fewer goals than any other side in the division.
As a result, the vast majority of the fixture proved to be a midfield battle, as both sides fought for control in a tightly-contested clash.
Xavier Amaechi created our first chance of the evening, troubling former Gunner Joao Virginia with a free-kick from 25 yards, before Tyreece John-Jules’ improvised backheel was cleared off the line.
Josh Bowler then went on to miss the target with a golden opportunity from six yards out in Everton’s best first-half chance.
Following the break, we maintained our defensive shape and professional attitude, limiting the hosts to a number of speculative long-range efforts.
Daniel Ballard and Julio Pleguezuelo were particularly impressive, denying forward Bassala Sambou any time or space inside the area.
There was a late scare as Bowler fired the ball past Deyan Iliev and into the back of the net - but much to the relief of our youngsters, it was ruled out for offside.
WHAT IT MEANS
WHAT’S NEXT
Our next game is against West Ham United on Friday, March 29.
The game will take place at Meadow Park with kick-off at 7pm (UK time).
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