Dulwich continued their unbeaten start to the season, beating Lewes 2-0 in the Ryman Premier League.
Nyren Clunis, a graduate from Dulwich Hamlet's youth side, gave them the lead after 59 minutes, scoring from a tight angle after a throw in on the right hand side of the Lewes penalty area.
Another youth team product Xavier Vidal, doubled Hamlet's lead with virtually the last kick of the game, with Lewes throwing everyone they had forward for a corner, Dulwich broke allowing Vidal to score a tap in at the other end after a great pass by Abdul Mansaray.
Lewes were proving hard to break down, a performance completely different to their 2-0 defeat to Tonbridge mid week. The Rooks could have taken the lead in the first half when Terry Dodd found himself through on goal after a defensive mistake, however, the man who scored over 30 goals for Bognor last season some how put the ball wide of the goal. Anyone at Tonbridge on Tuesday may have expected Dulwich to destroy Lewes, however Jack Dixon coming back in to the side seemed to make all the difference for the team playing in orange.
Dulwich were limited in the first half to a couple of chances on the left wing, Steve Brinkhurst at first unable to keep up with Vidal who put in a great ball early on, however no one was there to meet it. Another chance, again created by Vidal was blasted over the goal. Lewes had their own chances on the break, George Branford marly opened the scoring when his cross went a lot closer to the top corner of the net than Phil Wilson was expecting in the Dulwich goal.
Terry Dodd took a shot from range that only just went over the cross bar causing Dulwich fans to silence for a moment. Dulwich continued to have a lot of the possession, however a well drilled Lewes back four kept them from creating any real chances.
Lewes started the second half well, Nick Wheeler creating space before firing a shot well off target and out for a throw in. Luke Blewden also had a chance on the right hand side but blasted the ball wide of the goal.
Despite Lewes pressing, the break through goal eventually came in the 59th minute when a throw in was won on the tight hand side of the Lewes penalty area. A short throw in to Ashley Carew was drilled in low, Clunis got to the ball first and was able to flick it past Rikki Banks giving Dulwich the lead.
Lewes brought Elliot Romain on to replace Terry Dodd and the former Three Bridges striker showed some impressive touches running forward on the right hand side. Lewes would not have been fortunate to get a goal as they pushed forward time and time again in search of an equaliser. First a ball in from Romain nearly found Luke Blewden who just couldn't get to the ball ahead of the goal keeper. George Branford struck the post from range through a crowded area, a shot that had the keeper well beaten. Elliot Romain again caused trouble as Dulwich failed to clear a Lewes corner, Romain's blasted shot was well held by Wilson.
The final chance for Lewes came in the 94th minute, youngster James Fergany making his return had done well to win a corner. Everyone went forward for the corner, including goalkeeper Rikki Banks. However, the ball was cleared out of the defence, Nathan Crabb was able to do just enough to delay the ball for Rikki Banks to get back in goal,however a second clearance saw Abdul Mansaray through on goal. Mansaray was one on one with Banks and produced moans from the crowd as it looked like he had wasted the chance and dragged it wide however actually he had seen Vidal to his right and placed the ball past the keeper for Vidal to run on to and blast in to the empty net, doubling the Dulwich lead and sealing the victory.
Dulwich remain in third place having won four games and drawn one. They will travel to Leatherhead on Monday whereas Lewes who are still to pick up the first win are down in 19th place and will face league leaders Margate at the Dripping Pan on monday. Margate will surely be a tough test as they have a 100% record in the league so far having won all five games.
Fans Corner
@Gingeraction "Despite the defeat, loads better from @Lewes_CFC today, probably best display so far."
'LinesmanIan' "Tough game against Lewes who always look a well drilled side, neither keeper making a save of note."
'Pink Panther' "With better finishing Lewes may well have recorded their first win of the season."
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