Dartford v Braintree Town Sat 5 Nov 2022

Man of the Match

Poll ended at Tue Nov 08, 2022 4:57 pm

Joe Young
1
2%
Jordan Wynter
11
24%
Connor Essam
0
No votes
Tom Bonner
0
No votes
Luke Coulson
12
27%
Maxwell Statham
1
2%
Jack Smith
2
4%
Pierre Fonkeu
17
38%
Charlie Sheringham
0
No votes
Sam Odaudu
1
2%
Josh Johnson
0
No votes
Samir Carruthers (Sub)
0
No votes
Alex Wall (Sub)
0
No votes
Keiran Murtagh (Sub)
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 45

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Re: Dartford v Braintree Town Sat 5 Nov 2022

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Happy to be corrected but wasn’t Tom already facing a one match ban if he picked up another yellow?

also, with todays red, does that mean it’s a 2 match ban?
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Just think this shower of crap are going to be on telly! :lol:
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Match Report by Chris Palmer

DARTFORD 4 BRAINTREE TOWN 1

Dartford’s unbeaten run continued, as they put four goals past an in-form Braintree Town in front of 1,028 supporters at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park on a cold and wet Saturday afternoon.

After an excellently observed two-minute silence in honour of those in the Armed Forces the referee, Mr Ben Atkinson, got the first forty-five underway. However, there was very little goalmouth action throughout to be honest.

The visitors started the stronger of the two sides, but failed to create anything worthy of mention. Instead, they were determined to slow the game down as much as possible, regardless of whether in possession or not… a tactical move that would backfire spectacularly the longer the game went on!

The closest anyone came to producing something during the opening exchanges fell in the Iron’s favour, after Kyran Clements failed to reach a deep ball into the Dartford box (2).

However, the longer the half went on, the more confident the Darts grew. With another solid performance coming from the well-marshalled defence and midfield, Braintree weren’t getting any success going forward, so the hosts began venturing forward more often themselves.

And Alan Dowson’s side came agonisingly close to taking the lead in the 42nd minute. Luke Coulson’s corner caused havoc inside the Iron’s box and eventually found the boot of Pierre Fonkeu. However, the defence somehow managed to clear the goal-bound effort off the line to keep the score level at the break.

The second-half was an entirely different affair to say the least and, as the hosts launched an attack down their right-flank, Mr Atkinson awarded them an opportunity to take the lead after Pierre Fonkeu was fouled inside the Braintree box. Up stepped Charlie Sheringham to convert the penalty to give the Darts the lead (50).

The visitors responded immediately and were eventually awarded a corner, but the resulting shot ricocheted off of another Braintree player and flew high over the top of Joe Young’s crossbar (53).

The goal had opened up the pitch more, as the visitors had to come forward, and it wasn’t long before goalkeeper Jack Sims was called into action at the other end… as he managed to parry Luke Coulson’s 61st minute drive before the follow-up was deemed to be offside.

Some might forgive Braintree for thinking that they had a way back into the game a minute later, after Dartford skipper Tom Bonner was shown a second yellow card, followed by a red, after a seemingly 50/50 challenge with Matthew Rush (62). Regardless of the circumstances, Bonner was off, and the Darts faced the prospect of defending for their lives with an 11-man Braintree. Or so they thought…

The brilliant Luke Coulson (who’d go on to receive a worthy Man of The Match award), however, had other ideas. As the hosts attacked via the right-flank once again, he received the ball before sending a delightful long-range strike which left Sims with absolutely no chance of reaching, let alone saving (68).

Ironically, the Iron speeded up their game from then on as they tried to get back into the game. And, after 74 minutes an opportunity materialised after an attack on their right-side ended with a terrific ball towards the middle… only for Coulson to pull off a fantastic interception which prevented them from testing Joe Young between the sticks. Coulson then played a neat one-two with Charlie Sheringham before winning a throw-in deep inside the opposition half.

The Iron pulled themselves back into the game after Kyran Clements’ bullet header from a corner halved the deficit in the 79th minute.

Alan Dowson responded with a double substitution, throwing on Alex Wall and Samir Carruthers to replace Charlie Sheringham and Luke Coulson (80), before Keiran Murtagh came on for Josh Johnson six minutes later.

Meanwhile, the visitors also took advantage of their bench by bringing on Leon Davies for Joe Muscatt (64) followed by Joseph Boachie and Chris Regis replacing Levi Amantchi and Alfred Payne (80).

Yet it was the Dartford changes that influenced the game more… particularly Samir Carruthers.

As the game entered the 90th minute, Keiran Murtagh saw his effort put behind for a corner. The set-piece then found Carruthers inside the box, who simply wasn’t going to miss from such a range! However, the midfielder wasn’t quite finished yet.

To add insult to Braintree’s injury, a Dartford attack deep into stoppage time saw the defence fail to hold station and the hosts were awarded their second penalty of the afternoon. Up stepped Carruthers to smash the ball beyond the hapless Sims to send the Iron back to Essex with the sounds of fireworks and Dartford celebrations accompanying them.

The result sees the Darts return to the top of the National League South table, as well as continuing their impressive form and unbeaten run.

TEAMS

DARTFORD: Joe Young, Jordan Wynter, Connor Essam, Tom Bonner (c), Luke Coulson, Maxwell Statham, Jack Smith, Pierre Fonkeu, Charlie Sheringham, Sam Odaudu, Josh Johnson.

SUBSTITUTES: Dan Wilks, Samir Carruthers, Alex Wall, Keiran Murtagh, Davide Rodari.

BRAINTREE TOWN: Jack Sims, Willie Clemons, Kyron Farrell, Kyran Clements, John White (c), Jack Cawley, Jon Benton, Alfred Payne, Levi Amantchi, Joe Muscatt, Matthew Rush.

SUBSTITUTES: Leon Davies, Damian Niemczycki, Baris Altintop, Chris Regis, Joseph Boachie.

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Here is a question for Rick and any other stato’s on here

When was the last time a team down to 10 men scores 3 times ???
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KSTDART wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:16 pm Here is a question for Rick and any other stato’s on here

When was the last time a team down to 10 men scores 3 times ???
No idea. With the amount of football teams in the world, it would be hard to tell :D
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KSTDART wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:16 pm Here is a question for Rick and any other stato’s on here

When was the last time a team down to 10 men scores 3 times ???
How about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBAcaMqNyO0&t=580s

and the final score was 4-1 and Charlie scored a penalty...
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I totally agree with whats been said about Braintree and after the 1st goal they had to come out and gaps appeared and they got what they deserved in the end
Obviously Dowse's words stung us into action 2nd half and we started to win most of the 2nd balls and looked a totally different side , I didnt see Coulsons magical goal [ briefly talking to Jonty ] look forward to the highlights !!!!
I hope Dowse is being extra nice to Oxford and Stevenage as those 2 lads need to stay with us for the rest of the season, we will both benefit hugely from it !!!!
Individual brilliance from Coulson and Caruthers rate very highly but I thought Pieere Fonkue had a really good game and deserved [ overall] to get my vote as motm

31pts from a possible 33 says we are a good side and the very good bench [ and a couple who are not currently getting a start ] makes this a really good squad and given a fair wind is capable a sustaining a promotion challenge
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Dont remember the 4-1 Farnborough game [ I was there the hat proves it] , the game I remember was beating Aveley 5-1 when we went down to 10 men when Adam Flanagan laid one of their guy flat out with a left hook during a free kick , Aveley Manager that Day was the lovable ex Chelmsford Manger now at Brentwood , was he called Skinner ??????????????
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If Tuesday was described as a pivotal moment in the season then how would you described today's result other than massive.
The team spirit shone through big-time after going down to 10 men.
The third goal in particular was sublime with the build up as good as anything you will see produced from Ebbsfleet this season. Absolutely top drawer stuff.
Special mention for Martin Tyler.
I love listening to his candid post match interviews.
His summarization of games nails it everytime.
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Dukey.......did you mean our old buddy....ROD STRINGER?
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Remember Braintree's "tactics" from last season on and off the pitch so when i checked earlier today and saw they'd appointed a new manager and had a good run of results i thought they must have changed their approach. How wrong was i, new manager maybe but same old "tactics" so today was a victory for football and they got exactly what they deserved. NOTHING.

As for the game, only notable event from first half was it lasted 45 mins................. :lol: :lol:

Second half we came out with more purpose, pressed higher up the pitch and they couldn't handle it and we ran out worthy winners.
Only got to see Luke's screamer just as it nestled in the back of the net as i was updating the attendance on the forum :cry: :cry:
But the third goal from Samir was great so really looking forward to seeing the highlights.
They may be unhappy with the penalty decisions but imo both were fouls and poor challenges.

As for MOTM if Samir had been on the pitch a few minutes more he would have been in contention :D :D
However, Luke again showed what a class player he is, Pierre worked his socks off and caused them problems going forward but i gave MOTM to Wynts. He had another very good game and is a bit if an unsung hero.
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Mr Barrie [Babalon] YES , what do you expect from a 76+ Geri !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Good interview with Samir, he is a bit of a comedian as well as being an excellent player
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Imagine Samir and Noor Hussein in the same midfield ......pure quality
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Re: Dartford v Braintree Town Sat 5 Nov 2022

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What a shabby, second rate bunch of spoilers are Braintree. I have no idea if they are any good at football as they made no attempt to play the game. Falling over and squealing like piglets in an abattoir every time someone got within 3 feet, constant time-wasting and non-stop whinging and whining about everything and everyone, it was very satisfying to see them get absolutely nothing from the game. Overcoming Braintree's masterclass in the dark arts was a very different challenge for the Darts, but once again our lads rose to the challenge to grind out what was in the end, another convincing victory.

Jordan Wynter's presence as the holding midfielder has played a massive part in contributing to this run of success and has allowed his teammates the freedom to express themselves going forward. The energy and fitness in the team is very impressive and Braintree just couldn't live with it. My MOTM vote went to Pierre Fonkou who along with Luke Coulson, has really raised the bar in recent weeks. Pierre's work-rate today was off the chart. No complaints about Bonzo's dismissal, two justified yellows, but if the result was ever in doubt, bringing on a class player like Samir put that idea to bed.

Well done Dowse and the lads, you've got something special going on.
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GordonRoadDart wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:54 pm
KSTDART wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:16 pm Here is a question for Rick and any other stato’s on here

When was the last time a team down to 10 men scores 3 times ???
How about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBAcaMqNyO0&t=580s

and the final score was 4-1 and Charlie scored a penalty...
I remember that like it was yesterday , there was so many similarities between that and todays game even had a looping volley scored . Nice to see some old faces playing as well from 10 years ago , who remembers Bonner and Sheringham lol
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KSTDART wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 11:43 pm
GordonRoadDart wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:54 pm
KSTDART wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:16 pm Here is a question for Rick and any other stato’s on here

When was the last time a team down to 10 men scores 3 times ???
How about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBAcaMqNyO0&t=580s

and the final score was 4-1 and Charlie scored a penalty...
I remember that like it was yesterday , there was so many similarities between that and todays game even had a looping volley scored . Nice to see some old faces playing as well from 10 years ago , who remembers Bonner and Sheringham lol
Am I right in thinking that Steve King was the manager of Farnborough at that time ?
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Not much to add to all that. Tom should have known better than to put himself in that position. However, on a yellow that he knew suspends him for one game, does he now get two games banned? But the ref? What a bell end. Three innocuous challenges get yellows and he continually chose not to take any action against persistent dissent and ‘surrounding’ by Brainless players at three of our goals. Absolute useless lady part! At half time I had no idea how we were going to break down such a cheating bunch of tw@ts straight outta the Hungerford College of Anti Football Kuntery. Cue another halftime masterstroke from Dowse. Coulson gets my MOTM vote. Such was the performance of the team, again, I’m guessing that the MOTM vote will be quite divisive. Just a note for Chris Palmer, following his usual great match report, Samir’s pen was hardly ‘smashed’ in, more of a roll. If that’s ‘smashed,’ what was Wall’s last week Chris? 😂
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I wrote at the beginning of the season how pleased I was when it was announced that Luke Coulson had signed for the Darts. His name cropped up regularly in match reports in the NLP when he was playing for Bromley and I saw him play for them up at Tranmere, when he impressed me in that game too. So delighted that he is now performing as he is, along with so many other players in the squad, who have all played their parts in putting together such an impressive run.

It may be the case that the Darts have played the most matches tn the division to date, and teams such as Ebbsfleet, H&W, Chelmsford and until yesterday, even Braintree, could overtake us if they won, or win, their games in hand. But to be where we are now is truly impressive, and with a squad that is looking strong in depth. Our recent results v Braintree have not been good, so it was a perfect time to get the positive result yesterday, and even more impressive with only 10 men.

Please keep it going Darts!! Yet another excellent commentary too. Everything is so enjoyable at present. The only thing missing for me is the live action and hopefully soon, when rail services become more reliable, I will be able to travel down to PP for a game.

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