Hard fought win. Bobbly pitch and much improved opposition

Spent much of the game in second gear but raised it when necessary. Another pen conceded. We do give a lot away

Hope injuries to Bennett & Bird aren’t too bad

Chapman best player on the pitch by a mile. Two great strikes but his game management is a lesson for all. Helps it on when he needs to. Puts his foot on it at the right time too. Constantly ‘taking pictures’ of the game around him which buys him time when he gets the ball

It’s a bloody long way to Soham. So good to return with 3 points

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Sat 22nd January 2021   Northern Premier League
Soham Town Rangers  2  Ilkeston Town  5
When Soham pulled a goal back in the 75th minute there was the possibility of an upset but two goals in added time enabled Ilkeston to repeat the 5-2 scoreline of the previous week. Soham got off to a flyer when they scored in their first real attack. The hosts had to withstand some early pressure before Side Atacha made a surging run down the left and crossed for Ollie Ward to score from close range. The goal gave Soham confidence and It took until the 19th minute for Ilkeston to level through Zak Goodson. Ilkeston then started to dominate and a Goodson effort crashed against the crossbar. Soham’s reprieve was short lived though and Ilkeston were ahead on 40 minutes through Charlie Wakefield. 
Ilkeston started the second half with a sustained assault on the Soham goal. First Finley Iron parried Remaye Campbell’s shot then a defender blocked Alex Troke’s strike. Next to have a go was Adam Chapman and his effort found a way through on 47 minutes. Ilkeston were now looking comfortable and Kieran Fenton nearly made it 4-1 with a free kick which brought a fine save from Iron. Ally Conway tested Ross Durrant and on 74 minutes Soham were unexpectedly back in the game with an Edgar Morais penalty after the ball had struck Tommy Williams arm. Soham then pushed forward but without any real threat. At the other end, Iron saved well from both Nathan Caine and Goodson as Ilkeston looked for another goal. On 90 minutes Adam Chapman made the game safe when he found the top corner with a perfectly struck free kick. There was time for another goal when Ollie Brown-Hill’s fine run was ended by a trip in the area. Campbell took the penalty which was pushed out by Iron but Campbell followed up to make it 5-2.


 
 

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In my opinion both penalties yesterday were correct decisions. Tommy's arm was outstretched when the ball hit him so it a penalty had to be given. 

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