Bridges handsome win

Bridges produced their best performance of the season against a side sitting comfortably in fourth place, and for striker Dan Perry it couldn’t have gone better as he struck four second half goals.
It was newcomer Charlie Lambert, on loan from Eastbourne Borough, who caught the eye initially, hitting the post after only four minutes and generally causing havoc down the right flank. Eventually he had to succumb on the hour to a knock he received earlier in the game, but he was a nuisance and he looks a good asset at this stage of the season.
Both sides had half chances in a fairly even first half, but Bridges took the lead four minutes before the interval with a trademark fierce free kick by CURTIS GAYLER.
The second half could hardly have started better for Bridges though as they scored twice inside the first four minutes! DAN PERRY poked home the first as he took advantage of hesitation in the Ashford defence, and it was PERRY again on target following a great run down the left and an unselfish pass inside from Camron Lawson.
With recent comebacks fresh in their minds, there were a few worried looks by players and officials alike when the visitors pulled one back after 57 minutes as two substitutes combined. A delightful cross by Jarred Trespadene was met at the far post by the head of JOHAN TER HORST, and for a while Ashford were on the front foot and sensing a draw at the very least.
But Bridges, led by an outstanding performance by skipper Brannon O’Neill, kept their composure and after 77 minutes O’Neill’s free kick from the right was swept home by a delighted PERRY.
Mitch Bromage had to make a great save to deny Don Diablo following a surging run, but five minutes into the added six, Joe Stone made a surging run of his own and looked to have impeded keeper Jordan Carey before PERRY snatched his fourth. Carey was booked for his protests but the goal stood and Bridges came off to rapturous applause.

Bridges Man of the Match – Dan Perry.

Bridges are at home again this Saturday with Hythe Town being the visitors.