The Braves started strongly against a useful Enfield side and Manor striker Danny Clark made inroads down the right but no one was able to get on the end of his cross. However, the fragile nature of the Braves defending was soon apparent and the inability to deal with balls through the heart of the defence and indeed midfield looked likely to allow the visitors the upper hand.

A harsh penalty, excellently saved by the Braves keeper Paul Daley might have served to aid their concentration but to no avail as another through ball was played down the middle, cover being non existent , 1-0 to the visitors Up top the Manor caused sporadic problems as Neil Barratt went close with a header from a volleyed cross and new striker Lloyd Butler had two great efforts , one saved by the keeper and the other just whistling wide. Come the half time whistle with the Braves pressing hard but unable to fashion an equaliser.

The Braves had a great shout for a penalty turned away after the break and in a hard fought game watched by a considerable crowd seemed to get the majority of the cards being waved around by the fussy, over zealous refereee.

An innocuous cross from the left flank was not cleared out by the Manor defence and the visitors scrambled in to give them a 2-0 cushion, Manor Manager Kevin Durrant and his team on the line rang the changes but to no effect, the Braves threatened at times but looked unlikely to break down the solid visitors defending. Final result 2-0 to Enfield.

Manager Durrant said "We have got to defend as a unit and be more competitive at times allover the pitch."

Man of the Match

Tom Nyama - Tireless effort.

Manor Team:

1 Paul Daley
2 Richard Simpson 
3 Michael Marin
4 Neil Barratt
5 Alan Browne
6 Paul Marin 
7 Joe Nightingill (replaced by number 15)
8 Dean Frett (c)
9 Danny Clarke (replaced by number 16)
10 George Durrant (replaced by number 14)
11 Tom Nyama 

12 Isaac Alabi
13 Michael Wakefield
14 Ed Chibogu
15 Lloyd Butler
16 Danny Alleyne