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SATURDAY'S BIG GAME

IN FOCUS: WOKING DRAW

*BS*Dover twice came back to equalise in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw against Woking.*BF*

The draw was a result neither side wanted. Woking have now drawn six of their last nine league matches and are struggling to climb above midtable.

Meanwhile, Whites continue to find wins hard to come by at Perrys Crabble and once again fell victim to goals on the counter attack against Woking.

The game started in difficult circumstances for Dover. Sam Cutler and Rob Gillman both left the field with injuries in the first 10 minutes. Cutler limped badly after lengthy treatment and Gillman struggled off with a shoulder injury.

The Cards were led superbly from the front by lone striker Elvis Hammond. The former Ghana international produced an all-round display of pace, strength, touch and movement to provide Woking with the platform for most of their attacks.

Hammond gave Woking the lead with a clinical finish after a quick break down the left wing.

Donovan Simmonds headed in his 2nd goal for the club from a Jon Wallis free kick to get Whites on level terms before the break. Whites didn’t make the most of some hesitant Woking defending though and Moses Ademola put the Cards back in front from a breakaway.

Sam Long had a goal ruled out for offside, denied after a sweeping move finished with a crisply taken first time shot past ex Wimbledon keeper Alan Little. He netted again after 83 minutes though, curling a shot across goal into the far corner via the outstretched Little’s glove.

However, Woking had the clearer cut chances to win the game. Olly Schulz cleared a shot off the line in the second half. Ademola wasted their big chance in injury time, firing high and wide of the goal with substitute strikers Dave Gilroy and Craig Faulconbridge waiting for a cross.

*Lpic1*Whites stand two points off the play-off positions as the top eight teams look to break away from the rest of the division. Braintree, Chelmsford, Ebbsfleet and Welling are setting the pace at the top, as Bromley continue to fall away.

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Dover travel to play-off rivals Farnborough on Saturday in a repeat of the 4th qualifying round FA Cup tie.

SATURDAY'S BIG GAME

IN FOCUS: WOKING DRAW

*BS*Dover twice came back to equalise in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw against Woking.*BF*

The draw was a result neither side wanted. Woking have now drawn six of their last nine league matches and are struggling to climb above midtable.

Meanwhile, Whites continue to find wins hard to come by at Perrys Crabble and once again fell victim to goals on the counter attack against Woking.

The game started in difficult circumstances for Dover. Sam Cutler and Rob Gillman both left the field with injuries in the first 10 minutes. Cutler limped badly after lengthy treatment and Gillman struggled off with a shoulder injury.

The Cards were led superbly from the front by lone striker Elvis Hammond. The former Ghana international produced an all-round display of pace, strength, touch and movement to provide Woking with the platform for most of their attacks.

Hammond gave Woking the lead with a clinical finish after a quick break down the left wing.

Donovan Simmonds headed in his 2nd goal for the club from a Jon Wallis free kick to get Whites on level terms before the break. Whites didn’t make the most of some hesitant Woking defending though and Moses Ademola put the Cards back in front from a breakaway.

Sam Long had a goal ruled out for offside, denied after a sweeping move finished with a crisply taken first time shot past ex Wimbledon keeper Alan Little. He netted again after 83 minutes though, curling a shot across goal into the far corner via the outstretched Little’s glove.

However, Woking had the clearer cut chances to win the game. Olly Schulz cleared a shot off the line in the second half. Ademola wasted their big chance in injury time, firing high and wide of the goal with substitute strikers Dave Gilroy and Craig Faulconbridge waiting for a cross.

*Lpic1*Whites stand two points off the play-off positions as the top eight teams look to break away from the rest of the division. Braintree, Chelmsford, Ebbsfleet and Welling are setting the pace at the top, as Bromley continue to fall away.

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Dover travel to play-off rivals Farnborough on Saturday in a repeat of the 4th qualifying round FA Cup tie.

WHITES BEATEN BUT PROUD

WHITES BEATEN BUT PROUD

*BS*DOVER ATHLETIC players and their 1500 travelling supporters were given a standing ovation at the end of the 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield.*BF*

The League One side may have knocked Whites out of the Cup but Saturday will be remembered as a great day by all at the club.

Two early strikes by Scott Arfield and Gary Roberts punctured Dover’s hopes of an upset but did not deflate the players or supporters from producing an outstanding display on both sides of the fence.

The travelling fans kept up their constant singing and support throughout the 90 minutes, rewarded by a gutsy display from the players in an effort to get back in the game.

Olly Schulz had the supporters ready to celebrate with a bullet header from a corner but Roberts turned defender to stop the ball on the goal line.

After resisting the home side’s pressure early in the second half, including a tremendous save by Ross Flitney from Ireland International Kevin Kilbane, Dover started to play to their strengths and create some chances of their own.

Harry Baker, Adam Birchall and Sam Long all went close to scoring in the final stages but couldn’t conjure up the goal they and the fans deserved.

Dover boss Martin Hayes said: “I am proud of the boys, especially the way they came back. We threw everything we had at them in the 2nd half. It was just a shame we didn’t score.

*Lpic1*”We’ve got a lot of players here who are under 21 years old and they’ve showed a lot of maturity. Hopefully this will help us for the rest of the season. We want our big celebration in April.

“The fans were brilliant, they sang all day. Hopefully we made them proud and have given them something to remember. They’ve cheered us throughout the FA Cup run but it just wanted to be today.”

Huddersfield boss Lee Clark said: “All credit to the Dover lads. They showed tremendous desire. Everybody can be proud of them.

“They fought like tigers for their club and our keeper had to make two super saves at the end to keep a clean sheet.”

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WHITES BEATEN BUT PROUD

WHITES BEATEN BUT PROUD

*BS*DOVER ATHLETIC players and their 1500 travelling supporters were given a standing ovation at the end of the 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield.*BF*

The League One side may have knocked Whites out of the Cup but Saturday will be remembered as a great day by all at the club.

Two early strikes by Scott Arfield and Gary Roberts punctured Dover’s hopes of an upset but did not deflate the players or supporters from producing an outstanding display on both sides of the fence.

The travelling fans kept up their constant singing and support throughout the 90 minutes, rewarded by a gutsy display from the players in an effort to get back in the game.

Olly Schulz had the supporters ready to celebrate with a bullet header from a corner but Roberts turned defender to stop the ball on the goal line.

After resisting the home side’s pressure early in the second half, including a tremendous save by Ross Flitney from Ireland International Kevin Kilbane, Dover started to play to their strengths and create some chances of their own.

Harry Baker, Adam Birchall and Sam Long all went close to scoring in the final stages but couldn’t conjure up the goal they and the fans deserved.

Dover boss Martin Hayes said: “I am proud of the boys, especially the way they came back. We threw everything we had at them in the 2nd half. It was just a shame we didn’t score.

*Lpic1*”We’ve got a lot of players here who are under 21 years old and they’ve showed a lot of maturity. Hopefully this will help us for the rest of the season. We want our big celebration in April.

“The fans were brilliant, they sang all day. Hopefully we made them proud and have given them something to remember. They’ve cheered us throughout the FA Cup run but it just wanted to be today.”

Huddersfield boss Lee Clark said: “All credit to the Dover lads. They showed tremendous desire. Everybody can be proud of them.

“They fought like tigers for their club and our keeper had to make two super saves at the end to keep a clean sheet.”

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