On this weekend...

6 Nov 2014

Today we take a look back at the last five years' worth of games for the three OHAFC teams on this weekend...

Five Seasons Ago: November 7th 2009

OHAFC 1st XI 4 Old Wykehamists 1 - Arthur Dunn Cup Rd 1:

A comfortable 4-1 over Winchester saw the OHAFC 1st XI progress into the second round of the Arthur Dunn Cup.

In perfect autumnal sunshine and on a fine John Lyon pitch, Harrow had to weather a confident start from the visitors before taking control of the tie in the second half.

Two goals from Harry Hoffen and one apiece from Ed Martins and Freddie Brunt were enough to dispel any fears the side would be overly-complacent against their lower division opponents.

Four Seasons Ago: November 6th 2010

OHAFC 1st XI 3 Old KCS Wimbeldon 1: A nervy win for the 1st XI that should have been far more comfortable. Early goals from Lederman and Best established a two-goal lead but a powerful Wimbledon side responded after the break and drew level at 2-2.

Thankfully, Ed Martins popped up with a fine late goal to earn the home side the win.

Old Westminster 2's 4 OHAFC 2nd XI 3: An away game for the Harrow second string that was actually played at Harrow due to waterlogged Westminster pitches.

And any spectators at the Phil Ground would have got their money's worth with seven goals scored, although the result was beyond doubt well before time.

Harry Gibson opened the scoring for the Blues but it only served to spur the opposition into life and for the rest of the game Westminster were well on top, scoring four times to put the result beyond doubt.

Two goals from Bemini Soyinka in the last five minutes gave the scoreline a far more even look than the game deserved.

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Three Seasons Ago: November 5th 2011

OHAFC 2nd XI 0 Old Cholmelians 5: Despite fielding a vastly experienced back four of Chopra, Maydon, Nelson and Waugh, the OHAFC 2nd XI were completely overrun by a rampant Cholms team, fielding several players who had also featured for their first team.

Two Seasons Ago: November 10th 2012

OHAFC 2nd XI 6 Old Brentwood 2's 1: Schoolboy Ogyen Verhagen, playing in only his second game for the club, scored four goals of impressive quality as the OHAFC 2nd XI ran riot against their Brentwood counterparts, securing a 6-1 win and putting their League campaign back on track in the process.

Harry Turner opened the scoring inside ten minutes but thereafter it was a one-man show, with 18 year-old Verhagen tearing the visitors apart with his pace and dribbling skills.

Ogyen scored twice in the first half and completed his hat-trick from the spot shortly after the break following a Brentwood handball. An own goal saw Harrow's lead extended to four and after Brentwood had scored a late consolation it was fitting that Verhagen had the final word, back-heeling in a Nick Warner cross to score his fourth and the team's sixth a couple of minutes from time.

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OHAFC 3rd XI 1 Old Epsomians 7: Another heavy defeat for the newly-formed 3rd XI with Epsom dishing out some heavy punishment on the Hill.

Future 2nd XI striker Max Curry scored Harrow's only goal after twenty minutes but it was to prove the lone bright spot in an otherwise miserable afternoon for Theo Gordon's men.

Last Season: November 9th 2013

OHAFC 1st XI 6 Old Brentwoods 1: A strange first-half on the Hill saw the 1st XI score three times from three attacks to leave visitors Brentwood in shock after half an hour: Harry Hoffen was in devastating form, scoring twice in quick succession, the first from an Alex Gilbert cross, the second from a Johan Harder flick on.

A comical own goal gifted the Blues a third and the game looked over even though, in general play at least, Brentwood had acquitted themselves well.

The second half was less enjoyable as the game was punctuated with a number of free-kicks and stoppages for injuries, the visitors eventually being forced to play with nine men after using their sole substitute.

Harrow scored three further goals, Coleridge-Cole heading in a Hugo Trower free-kick to ensure there would be no hopes of a comeback before Hoffen completed his hat-trick with a quarter of an hour remaining. Alex Gilbert completed the rout inside the final five minutes.

OHAFC 3rd XI 3 Old Forest 3's 4: Another 3rd XI game filled with goals and none more spectacular than the opener from Club debutant Ed Page after fifteen minutes, firing home from long-range to start his OHAFC career in style.

Forest equalised but a strong run from Will Pridham saw him fire in a cross which was unintentionally converted by a Forest defender to give the hosts the lead at the break.

Forest scored twice early in the second half to turn the game around but promising young striker Alex Smith scored with a delightful chip to earn Harrow parity entering the closing stages.

Sadly it was Forest who nicked the points with one final attack, a cruel outcome for Azhar Khan's men following their excellent efforts.

On this Weekend...Premier League and Top of the Pops:

5 Years Ago: November 8th 2009

UK Singles Chart No.1: Cheryl Cole "Fight For This Love"

Premier League top three: 1st Chelsea 30pts from 12 games, 2nd Arsenal 25 (11), 3rd Man Utd 25 (12)

Premier League bottom three: 18th West Ham 10 (12), 19th Wolves 10 (12), 20th Portsmouth 7 (12)

10 Years Ago: November 6th 2004

UK Singles Chart No.1: Ja Rule "Wonderful"

Premier League top three: 1st Chelsea 29 (12), 2nd Arsenal 27 (12), 3rd Everton 23 (12)

Premier League bottom three: 18th Southampton 8 (12), 19th Norwich City 8 (12), 20th Blackburn 8 (12)

20 years Ago: November 5th 1994

UK Singles Chart No.1: Pato Banton "Baby Come Back"

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Premier League top three: 1st Newcastle 32 (13), 2nd Blackburn Rovers 30 (14) , Nottingham Forest 27 (13)

Premier League bottom three: 20th Ipswich Town 10 (14), 21st Leicester City 9 (13), 22nd Everton 8 (14)