FA Cup First Round Qualifying
Merstham 2
Walton & Hersham 1
ANDY Martin was happy with the FA Cup draw that saw Merstham at home to AFC Sudbury in the Second Round Qualifying, due to take place on October 1.
The Moatsiders booked their place in the next round after a 2-1 win over Walton & Hersham on Saturday that saw the club net a £3,000 prize fund, and Martin admits the cash is a huge bonus.
"People think we have a huge budget but we don't. Money is tight at Merstham like it is at most clubs," the manager explained. "The money we have earned with the two FA Cup wins so far has definitely made the chairman happy and to get the money for a win in the next round would be a big incentive.
"I doubt I'll see any of the money but you never know, if we need to make a few signings towards the end of the season it means I might be able to twist the chairman's arm."
And Martin fancies his side's chances against Ryman Division One North team Sudbury.
"I'm pleased with the draw especially that we got a home tie," he said. "They are mid-table like us but they will probably have quite a bit of travelling to do on the day which might make the difference."
Merstham started sluggish against Walton & Hersham on Saturday, with goalkeeper Michael Lidbury being called into action twice in the opening five minutes. Firstly, the keeper spread himself to deny Phil Williams with the Walton attacker bearing down on goal. Then, Lidbury brilliantly held onto Shaun Elliot's low drive across goal following Josh Webb's corner.
Walton created their best opening in the 10th minute when Graeme Purdy connected with Victor Kiri's cross but the striker failed to hit the target.
Out of nowhere the Moatsiders took the lead after 23 minutes when Adam Broomhead's long free-kick saw Roscoe Dsane cleverly turn past Dan Sintim and prod past keeper Gareth Williams for his fifth goal of the season.
The opening goal settled the Moatsiders and they doubled their advantage five minutes before the interval as Sam Tucknott controlled Adam Moriarty's cross at the back post and the winger cut back inside to arrow the ball into the bottom corner.
Walton came out rejuvenated in the second half and they issued a warning shot straight from kick-off as Phil Williams blazed over from the edge of the area.
At the other end, Tucknott used his scintillating pace to burst past Kiri but his cross just eluded both Harry Ottaway and Dsane.
Walton missed a glorious opportunity to get back into the tie on 55 minutes but Lidbury denied Phil Williams.
The visitors started to play with greater urgency but could only create a few half chances with Reis Stanislaus heading Stanley's free-kick onto the roof of the net and Richard Taylor blasting his 25-yard free-kick over the crossbar.
Finally, Walton's pressure paid off after 84 minutes as the visitors mounted a counter attack that ended with Stanley converting Graeme Purdy's cross to give the visitors a lifeline to take the game to a replay.
Merstham had to endure five minutes of injury time and the visitors almost snatched an equaliser in the dying seconds, but Martin's side held out for the win.
Next up for the Moatsiders is Croydon Athletic on Saturday followed by Ramsgate on Tuesday, and manager Martin is confident of collecting some points.
"We have two hard games coming up but the way we have started the season I'm confident we can pick up some points," Martin said. "Croydon haven't had the best start to the season and then we have Ramsgate at home, where we're currently unbeaten."
Merstham: Lidbury, Moriarty (Thompson), Head, Clark, Broomhead (Graham), Hamlin, Saraiva, Folkes (Robinson), H Ottaway, Dsane, Tucknott. Unused subs: Harding, Baker.
Source http://www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk/
Merstham 2
Walton & Hersham 1
ANDY Martin was happy with the FA Cup draw that saw Merstham at home to AFC Sudbury in the Second Round Qualifying, due to take place on October 1.
The Moatsiders booked their place in the next round after a 2-1 win over Walton & Hersham on Saturday that saw the club net a £3,000 prize fund, and Martin admits the cash is a huge bonus.
"People think we have a huge budget but we don't. Money is tight at Merstham like it is at most clubs," the manager explained. "The money we have earned with the two FA Cup wins so far has definitely made the chairman happy and to get the money for a win in the next round would be a big incentive.
"I doubt I'll see any of the money but you never know, if we need to make a few signings towards the end of the season it means I might be able to twist the chairman's arm."
And Martin fancies his side's chances against Ryman Division One North team Sudbury.
"I'm pleased with the draw especially that we got a home tie," he said. "They are mid-table like us but they will probably have quite a bit of travelling to do on the day which might make the difference."
Merstham started sluggish against Walton & Hersham on Saturday, with goalkeeper Michael Lidbury being called into action twice in the opening five minutes. Firstly, the keeper spread himself to deny Phil Williams with the Walton attacker bearing down on goal. Then, Lidbury brilliantly held onto Shaun Elliot's low drive across goal following Josh Webb's corner.
Walton created their best opening in the 10th minute when Graeme Purdy connected with Victor Kiri's cross but the striker failed to hit the target.
Out of nowhere the Moatsiders took the lead after 23 minutes when Adam Broomhead's long free-kick saw Roscoe Dsane cleverly turn past Dan Sintim and prod past keeper Gareth Williams for his fifth goal of the season.
The opening goal settled the Moatsiders and they doubled their advantage five minutes before the interval as Sam Tucknott controlled Adam Moriarty's cross at the back post and the winger cut back inside to arrow the ball into the bottom corner.
Walton came out rejuvenated in the second half and they issued a warning shot straight from kick-off as Phil Williams blazed over from the edge of the area.
At the other end, Tucknott used his scintillating pace to burst past Kiri but his cross just eluded both Harry Ottaway and Dsane.
Walton missed a glorious opportunity to get back into the tie on 55 minutes but Lidbury denied Phil Williams.
The visitors started to play with greater urgency but could only create a few half chances with Reis Stanislaus heading Stanley's free-kick onto the roof of the net and Richard Taylor blasting his 25-yard free-kick over the crossbar.
Finally, Walton's pressure paid off after 84 minutes as the visitors mounted a counter attack that ended with Stanley converting Graeme Purdy's cross to give the visitors a lifeline to take the game to a replay.
Merstham had to endure five minutes of injury time and the visitors almost snatched an equaliser in the dying seconds, but Martin's side held out for the win.
Next up for the Moatsiders is Croydon Athletic on Saturday followed by Ramsgate on Tuesday, and manager Martin is confident of collecting some points.
"We have two hard games coming up but the way we have started the season I'm confident we can pick up some points," Martin said. "Croydon haven't had the best start to the season and then we have Ramsgate at home, where we're currently unbeaten."
Merstham: Lidbury, Moriarty (Thompson), Head, Clark, Broomhead (Graham), Hamlin, Saraiva, Folkes (Robinson), H Ottaway, Dsane, Tucknott. Unused subs: Harding, Baker.
Source http://www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk/
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