Oxshott Royals Rebels 1 Woking United 3
Oxshott failed to capitalise on early possession which saw them dominate the first half and a highly physical Woking side eventually ended Royal’s 26-month unbeaten run with a 3-1 defeat.
Missing three key players, and without a recognised striker, Oxshott were forced to play a number of players out of position, which adversely affected the home side’s movement.
Despite that, it was Royals who opened the scoring half way through the first half when, after Nicholls made a run into the left side of the area, reached the byline and sent the ball across the goal, a Woking defender attempting a clearance shot past his own keeper.
The visitors equalised just eight minutes later, however, and three minutes before half time they scored their second to take the lead.
Oxshott were forced to play some of the second half with only ten men, following injuries to two of their players, but it was the lack of finishing power that let Royals down. Despite that, they never looked completely out of it until Woking scored their third three minutes from time.
As the game progressed, the visitors became more and more physical, resulting in three of their players being booked in the second half, and tensions overflowed just seconds from the end when a fight broke out in the middle of the field.