town defeated at aveley

Town started well and had shots in quick succession as ex-Miller Nathan Koranteng fired over the bar from long range, and Timothy Monsheju had his effort comfortably saved by Rhys Madden.
on fifteen minutes town had the ball in the back of the net, but Usman Adeniji, re-signed from Hornchurch over the summer, was denied by the offside flag.
Towns long-throws from Lance Akins caused a couple of problems which saw; Patrick Ahern stab an effort goal-wards, but it lacked any real pace to beat Rhys Madden. Lewis Payne had a chance on the edge of the area but saw his chested then volleyed effort clear the crossbar.

Half Time Aveley 0-0 Witham Town

Witham keeper Lewis Moore was in action a few minutes later after he theatrically denied a brilliant effort from Harry Gibbs.
Town almost took the lead when Sam Ashford hit the post, it was followed up by Lance Akins who headed over the bar from six yards out. It was definitely a warning, which six minutes later became reality.
78th minute GOALLLLLLL ELLIOT RONTO was found by a pass which cut open our defence, his first effort was saved by Rhys Madden, but Ronto followed up his own shot and found the bottom corner putting the hosts ahead. Aveley 0-1 Witham Town.
five minutes into injury time the home side were level when a Corner in from George Woodward was met by the head of Jack West who brought the Millers level. Aveley 1-1 Witham.
with in a minute heartbreak as the home side score there second and the winner in the 96th minute when Jordan Watson who ran through and buried it past Lewis Moore