Match Report
Thurlow Nunn Division 1 South - Saturday 28th September
Brimsdown 1-2 NW London
Arianit Krasniqi 25' (NW London)
Stephen O'Hara 47' (Brimsdown)
Carlos Balde 72' (NW London)
After a somber evening in Aveley, NW London returned to winning ways, delivering a much-improved performance to secure a crucial victory. Their opponents, Brimsdown, had posed a challenge last season, with both sides claiming away wins in their previous encounters.
With several midfielders absent, NW London made a tactical adjustment, moving Mandangi into the backline alongside Allen and Vasquez.
The early stages of the game were quiet, as both teams cautiously probed each other. However, the deadlock was broken when Okoko's powerful free-kick was parried, allowing Krasniqi to slot home the rebound.
NW London appeared comfortable handling Brimsdown's direct approach but had goalkeeper Nwabuko to thank for a stunning save with his left foot, denying a Brimsdown forward who had been sent clean through on goal.
The second half began with Brimsdown drawing level. Their captain, O'Hara, capitalized on a scramble following a set-piece, driving the ball into the net from inside the box.
Despite the equaliser, NW London remained composed. Midway through the half, Krasniqi pounced on a chipped pass, rounding the goalkeeper before setting up Balde, who netted his first goal for the club to secure the victory.
NWL Line Up :
Nwakubo, Okoko, Burcea, Mandangi, Vasquez, Allen, Tryczynski (Balde), Krasniqi, Andeme, Santos, Melgaco