Following a disappointing defeat last weekend, The Dons were looking to bounce back against promotion contenders Manorcroft.

These sides both met last month and shared the spoils following an eventful 4-4 draw.

Manager Will Grove came into right back with Jay Kotecha back in the centre of defence with Captain Luke Winter.

Tom Winter and Ryan Luff came into midfield with a front three of Felix Onabanjo, Matt Terry and Kuda Kamoto.

Hambledon started well and were on the front foot in the first fifteen minutes.
Matt Terry was showing intent early on & looking dangerous down the left wing.

Mazza sitting in front of the back four picked out Will Grove down the right who’s cross was cleared away.

After Matt Terry won a corner, he swung it in from the left and James Mariner was there was the far post to nod it into the back of the net.
0-1 Mazza

It wasn’t long before Manorcroft equalised.
After not clearing the ball on the right flank, the left winger swung in a cross and the home sides skipper swept in a left footed shot which flew into the right hand corner.
1-1

During a difficult 10 minute spell, Hambledon found themselves behind.
A player was allowed to run through the middle & slipped a pass into the right winger who 1v1 with Dave Terry slotted home.
2-1

The Dons had a goal disallowed when Matt Terry expertly chipped the keeper from 18 yards after being played in by Felix Onabanjo.

The equaliser did come following a free kick by Manorcroft.
Skipper Luke Winter cleared the ball which was played into Matt Terry by Tom Winter. Riding a challenge Matt Terry then slipped the ball into Kuda Kamoto who made a smart run. The outrushing keeper made a challenge which Kuda Jumped and scored into an empty net.
2-2 Kuda Kamoto and HT

The pitch was getting heavier by the minute with all the rain and both teams were trying to play the conditions as best as possible.

The Dons re took the lead on 57 minutes when once again Matt Terry made good progress down the left hand side, he swung in his cross which was met by the head of Felix Onabanjo.
2-3 Felix

Whilst Hambledon would have wanted to gain a foothold, they were pegged back again when a loss of possession in midfield was sprung upon by Manorcroft.
They broke down our left back and after a ball was cut back inside the box the on rushing player stroked the ball into the bottom left corner.
3-3

With 20 minutes to go Hambledon were pressing for another goal. One of the two sides sensed a winner.
It was Hambledon who took the initiative and following some good link up play from right to left, the ball was played in by Matt Terry & set back by Kuda Kamoto for the waiting Felix Onabanjo to slot home.
3-4 FT

A very important win for Hambledon who for the moment sit top of the league.

MOM Matt Terry

Up next Ottershaw at home.
COYD