Rooks go down in Essex

08/9/09

 

File (Embeded) - Chelms v Lewes Sept 09 Hall
 
 

An improved second-half performance by Lewes was still not enough to give them a first win in Blue Square South as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Chelmsford City.

City had a trio of shots cleared off the line in quick succession in the 14th minute, but the last led to a corner which fell to Anthony Cook to put the hosts in front.

David Wheeler nearly levelled in the 20th minute when he headed wide from a corner but two minutes late City doubled their lead when Danny Hockton tapped in at the far post.

Daniel Bunce picked up a booking for a two-footed challenge on Dan Beck just before half-time and he was sent off on 58 minutes after collecting a second yellow for a foul on Wheeler.

Wheeler danced through the City defence to pull a goal back on 76 minutes and another mazy run almost brought an equaliser late on, but City keeper Craig Holloway gathered his shot.

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