Following an extended Christmas break the Apes returned to action against Hannakins Farm. The Apes were keen to get back to winning ways following a defeat in their last League game. Signs were good from the start with the team working hard with and without the ball. In defence Harry, Joe P, Ayaan and Joe A were proving hard to pass breaking up the Hannakins’ attack when needed. It wasn’t long before Toby, Hayden, Drew and Beau started to create a number of chances for the Apes. The game flowed back and forward with both sides working hard to gain the upper hand. Finally as the first half came to an end a quick corner from Drew to Joe P finally caught the Hannakins’ defence unprepared and a well placed cross was forced home at the far post by Hayden at the second attempt.
The second half continued to be a close affair with both teams going near with a series of chances. With the Apes having to adapt to losing their goalkeeper at half time, and Hayden stepping in and providing a great performance for the team, the game could have gone either way. It looked like the match was going to go down to the wire when finally, with only a couple of minutes left, following a run down the left wing a shot from Drew found the net at the near post. With the clock ticking down and Hannakins pushing to get back into the game the Apes broke again and Toby was able to grab a well desired goal for his efforts making the final score 3-0.
