Connor on Form Again as Whites Edge Fleet in Thriller
Dover Express
November 25, 2009 (Dover, UK) -
If
Stephen Connor keeps playing this way, it's going to be very hard for Dover manager Matt Bosela to take him out of the lineup.
Connor scored his third league goal in as many games and added an assist in a 3-2 win over Ebbsfleet yesterday night. It was a tremendous match, with great flow and many chances and the Dover faithful left Crabble Athletic Ground convinced that they got their money's worth on this fine evening.
David Ball scored in the 41st minute for his first league goal since coming back from a six week injury. He came on as a substitute for winger
Kevin James, who had to leave the game due to cramps and Ball was able to make his mark only five minutes into his appearance.
Nicholas Barrett scored the decisive marker midway through the second half, his first league goal for Dover since coming over on loan from parent club West Ham United.
Scott Boden and
Hayden Charles scored for the Fleet.
The Dover manager was very happy with the performance.
"Ebbsfleet are a great side, one that took home a cup last year (Setanta Shield) and were favourites for promotion this season", Bosela said.
"Anytime you can take the play to a team like that, you can't help but be thrilled."
Bosela wouldn't say what his plans are for the stacked striker position, as he has an embarrassment of riches at his disposal with Connor, Ball and
Zavon Hines all performing at an incredible pace this year.
The Whites now take a commanding nine point lead on the table over Weston-super-Mare, who battled Fisher to a 1-1 draw. The Fleet fall to 15th on the table with 17 points, a full 22 points behind Dover.
The Whites will be back in action on Saturday, as they will be on the road to face Chelmsford City. Game time on Saturday is 3:00pm.
OVERVIEW
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Full Time from Crabble Athletic Ground, Dover, UK.
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Dover Athletic
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| Ebbsfleet United
| 2
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| Stephen Connor (21) | | Scott Boden (25) | | |
| David Ball (41) | | | Hayden Charles (45+1) | |
| Nicholas Barrett (60) | | | Scott Boden injured (71) | |
| Blue Square South | November 24, 2009 |
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| Attendance: 1676 | Score at Halftime: 2-2 |
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