Hanwell were minutes away from a vital away win at Swindon Supermarine when a 90th minute Harry Seabrook own goal forced the Geordies to take a share of the spoils.
Chris Moore’s side rallied after going behind to a second minute Ioan Richards goal with Jordan Edwards’ brace, including a sublime free kick, sending Hanwell into a 2-1 half-time advantage.
The Geordies had chances to make the game safe and were, ultimately, made to pay when a hopeful ball in towards the box was turned past Sam Beasant by the unfortunate Seabrook.
Moore made two changes from the side that had lost 2-1 at home to Chertsey two days earlier with Roberto Nditi making his Geordies debut at the expense of the injured Mat MacKenzie, while Rod Orlando-Young came in for the injured Kameron English. The changes allowed Emmerson Sutton, on his 18th birthday, to play in a more advanced role.
Hanwell, though, fell behind early on as they failed to deal with a second minute corner and Richards bundled the ball home after it had cannoned back off the post.
The goal woke the Geordies up and they were back on level terms after just 10 minutes as, from a corner of their own, Edwards stabbed the ball home, running away to high five the jubilant travelling supporters.
Sutton nearly had a goal to cherish on his birthday but dragged his shot wide and Orlando-Young scuffed his effort when well placed.
It took a moment of class, though, for Hanwell to take a deserved lead. After Richards conceded a free kick right on the edge of the area for a scything challenge on Alfie Pendlebury, Edwards stepped up and found the top corner for his second free-kick goal of the season, following up his effort at Taunton in September.
Swindon came out fighting in the second half and Beasant made an early save to keep the Geordies in front.
The Geordies were probing but were unable to get the final ball and shot into the box to create the opportunity.
As the minutes ticked by, Hanwell sat deeper and deeper as Supermarine started pumping the ball forward in a bid to get an equaliser. When they did breach the defence, Beasant was on hand to save the Geordies.
However, there was a sting in the tail as Seabrook looked to see a tame high ball into the box back to Beasant, unfortunately beat him to give Swindon an equaliser they had threatened.
The Geordies looked to carve out a late winner but it was not to be and they made the relatively short trip back down the M4 with a point rather than three. On New Year’s Day, Hanwell make the short trip to Marlow before hosting Wimborne on 4 January.
Hanwell: Beasant, Nditi (Regis 67), Carr, Woodcock, Duncan, Seabrook, Sutton, Miles, Pendlebury, Edwards, Orlando-Young (Boakye 82).
Subs (not used): Benyon, Hall, Coker.
Club Sponsors:
League Sponsors:
Hanwell Town Football Club. ©2024.
