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Last Matches
AFC Croydon Athletic 2 Tooting and Mitcham United 3
Tooting got revenge for their early season FA Cup defeat to Croydon Athletic with a fine 3-2 win.
Tooting were quick out of the blocks, with Max Oldham scoring after just 2 minutes following superb run and pass by Geovanni Johnson.
Things got even better after 26 minutes when Shay Brennan’s shot was only partially dealt with by the Croydon keeper with Oldham again on hand to score his second.
Croydon threatened at times, but it was Tooting who extended their lead in the 74th with substitute Wassiem Ahmed capatilising on some poor defensive work to score with possibly his first touch.
This spurred the home side into action, scoring twice in the final 15 or so minutes. However Tooting deserverdly held on fairly comfortably to secure a second round home tie against Balham or Hilltop.
Tadley Calleva 1 Tooting and Mitcham United 1 (Tooting lost 2-4 on penalties)
It was FA Vase heartbreak for Tooting as they went out on penalties at Tadley Calleva.
It was a really tight game which the home side edged in the first half although it remained goalless at the break.
Tooting were the better team in the second half and just as it looked like they would get their noses in front, Tadley capitalised on some poor defensive play to open the scoring in the 73rd minute. However Tooting hit back quickly with Antonio Simeone heading the equaliser after 81 minutes from a corner. Despite pressing hard in the final minutes the game went to penalties.
Tooting went down 2-4 in the ensuing penalty shoot-out – with the home keeper saving two and Toby saving one.
Epsom and Ewell 0 Tooting and Mitcham United 1
Tooting moved into 4th place in the league with a 1-0 win at Epsom & Ewell.
In a really tight game of few chances, Taz Mahmoud scored the vital goal in the 81st minute as his persistence led to a shooting chance on the edge of the area which he took brilliantly.
Tooting successfully saw out the game without any major scares to continue their unbeaten run to 7 games in league and cup.
Tooting and Mitcham United 2 Redhill 2
Tooting appeared to be cruising to three points as they reached the 89th still 2-0 up.
However a Redhill side that had, at times, threatened found a way of stealing a point with goals in the 89th minute and the 5th minute of added time.
Tooting’s goals came from Max Oldham and a Redhill own goal.
Sutton Common Rovers 1 Tooting and Mitcham United 3
Tooting avenged last month’s league defeat against Sutton Common Rovers with a professional 3-1 win in the Surrey Senior Cup.
An early first club goal for Habeeb Adepoju saw Tooting lead for almost the entire first half. However the home side had a good peiod leading up to half time and secured an equaliser with a header from a set piece.
It was pretty much all one-way traffic in the second half as Daral Wopara scored with a looping header aftter 47 minutes, and Alex Cruickshank scored a find individual goal to sercure the victory in the 82nd minute.
A particularly impressive performance with 8 changes from Saturday’s league games and 6 teenagers (including 3 17 year olds) all involved in the game.
Thatcham Town 2 Tooting and Mitcham United 3
Tooting staged a great comeback after going 2-0 down.
Goals from Alex Cruickshank. Max Oldham and Jordy Ndozid sealing the victory.
Tooting and Mitcham United 4 Edgware & Kingsbury 0
Tooting eased into the third round of the Cherry Red Records Premier Challenge Cup with a 4-0 victory.
There were two goals from Man of the Match Alex Cruickshank, a penalty from Max Oldham and a debut goal for Geovanni Johnson.
NEXT FIXTURES
This Saturday, 25 October, we play at home to Camberley Town in the league. Kick off 3.00 pm.
We then visit Abbey Rangers on Tuesday 28 October, 7.45pm for our rearranged away league game with them.
Our league home game with Sheerwater on 8 November has been postponed due to their continued progress in the FA Vase.
One new fixture date is our 3rd Round League Cup game where we have drawn away to Harefield United. The date for this game is yet to be confirmed.
We now have fixtures allocated up to the end of the season with three league games still to be rearranged – Thatcham Town (home), Sheerwater (home) and Horley Town (away).
All our upcoming scheduled fixtures and previous results are set out on the fixture and results page. Please also keep an eye on our social media channels for announcements.
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