Summary: One former Canvey Island star Ryan Charles played lights out with a pair of goals and another, Marcus Diamond, played like trash. Witham held the lead twice, but are rather lucky to snag a draw on the road. Canvey Island poured on the pressure late and should have finished a game winner in the final 10 minutes.

Rating: 6.4 - Nerves got the best of me, and a foolish challenge to be issued my first yellow card of the season didn't help.

Player of Game: Ryan Charles, Witham (8.8)

Summary: Witham picks up the slack after surrendering the first goal. Hat trick of assists for Luke Mallett to setup Elliot Ronto, Ryan Charles and Matt McFarlane.

Rating: 7.1 - Not exactly on good form at the moment. Coach is playing me further up the field when needed, but it's not working in my favor.

Player of Game: Luke Mallett, Witham (9.0)

Summary: Former Canvey Island studs get it done in Ryan Charles and Marcus Diamond. The precision finish from Diamond before halftime was unexpected and exquisite.


Rating: 8.0 - Weak foot, one-time strike into the far corner. Yeah, Hugo Lloris couldn't even save that one. My fifth career goal is a beauty and a game-winning goal.

Player of Game: Ryan Charles, Witham (8.3)

Summary: In warm-ups prior to the match, Australia striker Elliot Ronto twisted his ankle and will miss the next few weeks. Leaving us without a true striker, as he was filling for Daniel Akindayini, who is seriously debating on retiring from football after getting his skull bashed in.

Our injury concerns were compounded on a 86th minute demoralizer.

This is the sixth time we have been shutout this season and fourth time it's been a 1-0 defeat. Coggeshall also beat us 1-0 earlier in the season.

Rating: 6.8 - Myself and the team wasn't creative at all going forward with Ryan Charles doing his best and failing to impersonate a target man against a good team.

Player of Game: Jack Curtis, Coggeshall (8.2)

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Summary: Late attacks on the final incline proved to be useless and a group of 50 cyclists sprint to the line. Alexander Kamp is the fastest. Youngster JLT Condor sprinter Jacob Scott took third place. Best finish so far for the 23-year-old.


Result: 19th - What happened to Canadians being nice and friendly? Hugo Houle from Torku Sekerspor nearly took me down in the sprint as he coasted back through the field after finishing his lead out. Seriously, get out of the way!

Houle ruined all the momentum I had and I settled for 19th. Not terrible, but I know it could have been better. Motivation to do better next time, and run over any cyclists that get in my way.

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