Hanworth Villa (H)

Recap

The Swans entertained local Combined Counties League side in Hanworth Villa in the Middlesex Senior Cup.

The game marked Robert Easom’s first home game in charge and a chance to progress into Quarter Final of the competition.

Initially in the first half, the Swans had a significant amount of possession without too much threat to the opposition goal.

However, this was until Luca Charles-Valentine unleashed fury from his right boot and fired in a stunning opening goal in the 20th minute.

Staines then threatened as the break approached, forcing a couple of saves from the Hanworth keeper.

Shortly after the break, Thomas Gogo doubled the lead with a brilliant flicked finish from a George Fry cross.

Despite being two-nil down, opponents Hanworth grew slightly into the match and rattled the crossbar in the 68th minute.

However after 80 minutes, substitute Makhosini Khanye put the tie to bed with a powerful volley from the edge of the box to make it 3-0.

Hanworth were able to get a consolation goal as the 90th minute approached, much to the annoyance of Harris in the Swans’ goal.

Despite this, the Swans ran out comfortable 3-1 winners and progressed to the next round, facing Harrow Borough in the Quarter Final at Wheatsheaf Park.