Fleet's opponents West Wickham would be looking to achieve their first win of the season and to come away from the foot of the league table.

From the kick-off Fleet failed to take control, West Wickham causing a few problems. The Fleet's back line held firm not allowing the final ball through.

Twenty-five minutes in, West Wickham were awarded a free kick from just outside the area - it was well taken and only forced off the line by a scramble from the Fleet's Bowles and Kennedy.

Neither keeper was tested to full capacity in the first half, both teams finding it hard to settle into the rhythm of the game.

Thirty-six minutes into the game, a fine run by Stubbs followed by an excellent cross to the back post found the head of Mooney who made no mistake in hitting the back of the net.

The Fleet finally began to settle into their stride and the team went in for their half-time talk feeling slightly more positive.

Fleet manager Tony Fanning was aware that a change of formation was required, he needed to exploit the opposition's weaknesses.

The Fleet's wingers worked extremely hard to supply the forwards with chances but the chances were not converted until, following a free kick by Dean, midfielder Akindi accurately controlled the ball, turned, beat the two accompanying
defenders and placed his shot low and hard past the keeper.

West Wickham continued to pile on the pressure with the view that just one goal would put them back in the game, but in the 58th minute splendid play again by Mooney resulted in his second goal.

Things were looking slightly more comfortable although there was no room for complacency. A short corner by Mooney to McGonagal was crossed into the six yard box and a Fleet header was pushed away by the Wickham keeper only to find the predatory Tuna who finished for goal number four.

Surely Wickham couldn't come back from this? Still there was time to make certain of this win and Akindi showed how it was done by his true grit and determination, giving him his second and the Fleet's fifth goal.

Necchi-Ghiri then pulled a ball down on his chest, turned
and hit a ferocious shot just over the crossbar. Powell had a goal
dissallowed on a tight offside decision and as the final whistle blew, all agreed that the change in game plan by the Fleet's manager was the catalyst to the fine second-half performance of the Fleet's youngsters.

Good to see four of the goals coming from the industrious Fleet midfield, although a mention for the forwards Powell, Necchi-Ghiri and Tuna, whose unselfish running and sensible positioning created the Fleet's chances.

Overall a good performance by the team, not forgetting the defence who kept their third clean sheet in four outings. Well done all.

Team: Khader, Fisher, Bowles, Dean, Kennedy, Mooney, O'Kane, Carrano, Stubbs, Necchi-Ghiri, Powell, McGonagle, Tuna, Akindi.