Match report by Billy Shaw
Photographs by Antony Fowles
POSITIVES can be taken from the Hawks’ goalless draw with Hastings United as their point won on Saturday pushed them up into 10th place in the Ryman premier division.
An impressive late save from keeper Michael Dumoulin ensured the hosts took something from the game after a decent second-half performance from United.
The teenage goalie kept a second successive clean sheet after starting again in light of the recent departure of Ian Joyce.
First choice keeper James Hasell remains sidelined with a hand injury, but sportingly still attends Harlow’s matches to cheer on his colleagues, with Saturday being no exception.
Dean Williams was left kicking himself early on when he failed to score with an open goal gaping at him following James Bunn’s ball in.
Williams steered the ball goalwards at close range, but was denied by a goalline clearance from Rhys Whyborne on three minutes.
Russell Eldridge found the side netting at the other end three minutes later after being fed by Dan Spice.
Jordan Fowler fancied his luck from long range, but only found the roof of the net on 15 minutes, and went yet closer with a second shot from a similar distance six minutes later, this time striking the framework.
A menacing ball in from Ade Olorunda had keeper Dumoulin beaten on 26 minutes, but defender Danny Chapman retreated to clear the danger.
Chapman was on hand again to thwart Hastings’ attack in the 38th minute, bravely blocking a low drive from Eldridge.
The visitors upped the pace in the second period in search of an opener, but the Hawks defended resolutely.
Harlow mounted their own attack nine minutes after the restart, but Leon Lalite could only watch as his speculative shot sailed wide.
Dean Williams charged forward on 58 minutes, but went to ground under pressure from three Hastings defenders as United obstructed the Hawks’ attacking attempts.
A good saving tackle from Whyborne prevented Williams again on 63 minutes, before the Harlow striker was cautioned for a bad tackle two minutes later.
Olorunda raced away on the break with 20 minutes left, but Lee Miles recovered to block his effort, while lively winger Dan Spice also went clear but launched the ball high over the bar from long range.
Spice again got into space on 80 minutes, but his early cross was too long for substitute Sam Adams to reach.
Hawks management made a double substitution with eight minutes of normal time remaining, introducing Danny Green and Kenny Davis in a bid to find a goal.
Lalite sent Green through behind the defence shortly after the changes, but United keeper Lee Worgan raced off his line and beat the attacker to the ball.
Lee Carey would have nicked it for Hastings had it not been for the fast reactions of Dumoulin on 86 minutes.
The Hastings substitute was laid off by Olorunda after Spice’s throw-in, but the stopper dived low to his right to push his effort round the post.Harlow Tn: Michael Dumoulin, Mark Taylor, Kevin Warren (sub: Shaun Gliddon, 87), Lee Miles, Ryan Kirby, Danny Chapman, Leon Lalite, Danny Hill (sub: Kenny Davis, 82), James Bunn, Jordan Fowler, Dean Williams (sub: Danny Green, 82). Subs not used: Michael Gliddon, Lewis Baker.
POSITIVES can be taken from the Hawks’ goalless draw with Hastings United as their point won on Saturday pushed them up into 10th place in the Ryman premier division.
An impressive late save from keeper Michael Dumoulin ensured the hosts took something from the game after a decent second-half performance from United.
The teenage goalie kept a second successive clean sheet after starting again in light of the recent departure of Ian Joyce.
First choice keeper James Hasell remains sidelined with a hand injury, but sportingly still attends Harlow’s matches to cheer on his colleagues, with Saturday being no exception.
Dean Williams was left kicking himself early on when he failed to score with an open goal gaping at him following James Bunn’s ball in.
Williams steered the ball goalwards at close range, but was denied by a goalline clearance from Rhys Whyborne on three minutes.
Russell Eldridge found the side netting at the other end three minutes later after being fed by Dan Spice.
Jordan Fowler fancied his luck from long range, but only found the roof of the net on 15 minutes, and went yet closer with a second shot from a similar distance six minutes later, this time striking the framework.
A menacing ball in from Ade Olorunda had keeper Dumoulin beaten on 26 minutes, but defender Danny Chapman retreated to clear the danger.
Chapman was on hand again to thwart Hastings’ attack in the 38th minute, bravely blocking a low drive from Eldridge.
The visitors upped the pace in the second period in search of an opener, but the Hawks defended resolutely.
Harlow mounted their own attack nine minutes after the restart, but Leon Lalite could only watch as his speculative shot sailed wide.
Dean Williams charged forward on 58 minutes, but went to ground under pressure from three Hastings defenders as United obstructed the Hawks’ attacking attempts.
A good saving tackle from Whyborne prevented Williams again on 63 minutes, before the Harlow striker was cautioned for a bad tackle two minutes later.
Olorunda raced away on the break with 20 minutes left, but Lee Miles recovered to block his effort, while lively winger Dan Spice also went clear but launched the ball high over the bar from long range.
Spice again got into space on 80 minutes, but his early cross was too long for substitute Sam Adams to reach.
Hawks management made a double substitution with eight minutes of normal time remaining, introducing Danny Green and Kenny Davis in a bid to find a goal.
Lalite sent Green through behind the defence shortly after the changes, but United keeper Lee Worgan raced off his line and beat the attacker to the ball.
Lee Carey would have nicked it for Hastings had it not been for the fast reactions of Dumoulin on 86 minutes.
The Hastings substitute was laid off by Olorunda after Spice’s throw-in, but the stopper dived low to his right to push his effort round the post.Harlow Tn: Michael Dumoulin, Mark Taylor, Kevin Warren (sub: Shaun Gliddon, 87), Lee Miles, Ryan Kirby, Danny Chapman, Leon Lalite, Danny Hill (sub: Kenny Davis, 82), James Bunn, Jordan Fowler, Dean Williams (sub: Danny Green, 82). Subs not used: Michael Gliddon, Lewis Baker.
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