After Saturdays disappointment, this result and performance is exactly what Wealdstone needed against a lacklustre Harrow side. From the first minute to the last, Wealdstone were in complete command, barely breaking into a sweat, which is exactly what the players would have been hoping for after a very tough week. The scoreline flatters Harrow slightly, as they had 1 notable shot in anger at Jonathan North in the Wealdstone goal, which did beat the Stones stopper, only to be cleared off the line by Kurtney Brooks in the last minute.
It was the first time since Lewes away that I had watched Wealdstone play in the sun, it was just a shame that it was bloody freezing. In front of a surprisingly subdued crowd of 841, Wealdstone dominated the first half, without creating many chances, with Brooks having a powerful drive well held by the 'boro stopper. Wealdstone took a deserved lead after 37 minutes, when Sean Cronin rose highest at the back post to nod home a Lee Chappell corner. The Harrow goalkeeper was adamant he was fouled when the ball was played in, and he probably has a case, as pictures show Scott McGleish climbing on top of the keeper to try and win the ball himself. Nevertheless, 1-0 to Wealdstone. The Stones doubled their lead on the stroke of half time, with some lovely build up play resulting in McGleish whipping a ball to the edge of the 6 yard box, only for Harrow defender Dan Leech to powerfully head home past his own goalkeeper. This was Leech's THIRD own goal against Wealdstone in the past FIVE seasons. A comical record that I'm sure he is all too aware of. Sign him up Gordon. The second half passed by without too much to report, with Richard Jolly having a goal ruled out for a rather questionable offside. Wealdstone breezed to the final whistle for a very comfortable and well deserved 2-0 win, which will delight players and supporters alike. 10 points from a possible 12 in the space of 6 days is an admirable return indeed, and sets the Stones up for a strong finish to the season. As for Harrow, good results for Wingate & Finchley and Carshalton mean they are not quite clear of the woods just yet. Based on their performance today, and what I saw from Wingate at the weekend, I wouldn't be surprised if Wingate were to finish above Harrow, with 'boro looking bereft of ideas going forward, lacking creativity in midfield and seemingly weak defensively.
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