Marine 1 Bracknell 2
Pitching In Southern League Premier South | Saturday 15th February 2025
Match Report from Pete Crockett
ROBINS SNATCH IT AT THE END
Marine took the lead when in the 40th minute Harry Williams pirouetted with his back to goal and rifled a fierce shot into the top corner.
Bracknell’s best chance in the first half was an early back post header from Jordan Esprit that was saved by Fiachra Pagel’s outstretched foot.
In the first quarter of an hour of the second half Marine had chances to extend their lead but Michael Fernandes cutting in from the left fired wide. Meanwhile Harry Williams missed two chances that were conceivably easier than the one he scored.
Bracknell equalised in the 74th minute when a scuffed Marine clearance fell to the feet of Dan Roberts whose effort, although not cleanly struck, was on target and nestled inside the far post.
From the equaliser Bracknell looked the more likely to snatch victory and Seb Bowerman in the 87th minute cut across the box and flashed a shot just wide of the post. The visitors also clipped the post from a Joel Rollinson effort.
At the final whistle Marine were left to curse their profligacy with those missed chances in the early stages of the second half. Bracknell will feel they deserved the points for their pressure in the final stages.
In his post-match comments Marine head coach Stuart Fleetwood stated the following: “I am gutted. If that was a lesson in how to not finish a game. Five, six clear cut opportunities to go and kill the game. If you don’t take your chances – and these were not half chances they were clear cut chances to kill it and it is done….It is the most angry and disappointed I have been with them….to go and throw it away like that is inexcusable.“
He then talked about some of the positive attributes of Marine’s performance. In terms of the late goals Marine have recently conceded he felt it is down to poor decision making at times. He also cited how Bracknell created five chances and scored two whereas Marine seemed to have to create ten to score one. “I can’t keep saying how well we played – to lose the game in that manner is unacceptable.“
Marine supporters making their way home will feel similarly disappointed. The club is seven points clear of the relegation places but there is a need to recognise there is still significant work required to secure safety.
On a more positive note credit to referee Stuart Kyle and his assistants Albie Jefferey and Coby Woodley - they officiated with a pleasing mixture of common sense and skilled player management. A good officiating performance – well done to all three of them.
Come on Marine!
Marine Star Man: Anton Dworzak
Bracknell Star Man: Joel Rollinson
Attendance: 263
Line Ups
SWINDON SUPERMARINE 
Head Coach: Stuart Fleetwood
Colours: Blue & White Hoops
Line-up: 1. Fiachra Pagel 2. Sam Turl 3. Ryan Campbell (c) 4. Jake Lee 5. Ioan Richards 6. Anton Dworzak 7. Zack Kotwica 8. Nick Peare 9. Harry Williams 10. Michael Fernandes (15. Gabe Reivers 85’) 11. Lucias Vine (14. Olly Mehew 80’)
Subs not used: 12. Jamie Edge, 16. Oludayo Sonoiki 17. Cheldon Valere
Goalscorers: Harry Williams 40’ 
Cards:
Zack Kotwica 90+2’ 
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BRACKNELL TOWN
Colours: All Red
Manager: Jon Underwood
Line-up: 1. Michael Eacott (c) 2. Elliott Legg (3. Ethan Burden Legg 86’) 5. Max Herbert 6. Darryl Harrison 9. Jordan Esprit 10. Josh Boorn (19. Liam Tack 71’) 11. Seb Bowerman 12. Dan Roberts 14. Joel Rollinson 16. Joe Dandy (18. Fumlya Elliott 61’) 17. Gabriel George
Subs Not Used: 4. George Night 15. Ejiro Abbey
Goalscorers: Dan Roberts 74’ , Joel Rollinson 90+2’
Cards:
Joe Dandy 56’
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Match Officials
Referee: Stuart Kyle
Assistant Referees: Albie Jefferey, Coby Woodley
