Sutton Common Rovers first team slipped to an open day defeat, writes Gary Brigden.
Despite a late fightback, the first team went down to an opening day 3-2 defeat against Colliers Wood Utd
In truth the visitors were good value for their win as apart from the last 15 minutes they were much sharper across the park.
We gave ourselves hope late on, and that effort was encouraging. Goals came from Jay Holden from the spot, and a bundled Francois Gabbidon effort.
The team are back in action tonight (Monday), as they host Raynes Park Vale at the Borough Sports Ground.
Games between the two sides are usually high scoring fiercely contested affairs, and tonight should be no different.
Last season we had the better of the encounters with goals from Michael Campbell 2, Reece Jackson and an own goal giving us a 4-1 win at the Leg O Mutton, whilst in the return a brace from Nemo Adams and another from Ato Okai gave us a 3-2 win.
Vale started their season with a win on Saturday, easing to a 3-1 win over Cove, even having the luxury of missing a penalty.
It will be a tough test tonight, but we have the chance to get our first points on the board.The Firsts are back in action tonight, as they host Raynes Park Vale at the Borough Sports Ground.
Darren Salmon again has a strong squad available to him tonight, with only Aaron Bogle and Sam Blowers (away - not together) and Liam Holden (suspended), unavailable.
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