1s held by Salopians in dreary encounter

11 Nov 2019

The OHAFC 1st XI were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by the Old Salopians on Saturday afternoon in a game lacking much quality for long periods.

The hosts came close to taking the lead through a Kyle Barrett header and Dan Firoozan shot before they were gifted an even better opportunity from the spot: Alex Gilbert was bundled over and George Gould converted to put Harrow 1-0 up.

But the second half saw the visitors press the Blues back inside their half for long spells and an equaliser duly arrived on the hour mark, a ball through the middle of the Harrow back four catching out Kyle Barrett who had just gone to ground for a challenge. The forward ran through to fire past Fraser McGuinness and level the scores.

The hosts had a couple of decent chances to secure the win, Doug Morrison firing wide of an empty goal from outside the box, but in truth this was a game best forgotten, with neither side at their best.

The point leaves the OHAFC in sixth place in the Premier Division ahead of the visit of KCS Wimbledon next weekend.

Saturday's team sheet and match report are now available in the results section here, with a selection of photos from the game available shortly.