Carshalton Signal Promotion Intentions With Win at Greenwich
- James Barrett
- Nov 14, 2016
- 2 min read
There was nothing statuesque about Carshalton Athletic's impressive win over promotion rivals Greenwich Borough on Saturday - unless their first goal celebration is taken into account, writes James Barrett.
The Robins won 2-0 at Middle Park Avenue thanks to goals by captain Bobby Price and 18 year-old forward Josh Phillips, with the former's saluted by some players going on to perform a 'Mannequin Challenge' in front of their dug out.
And the victory meant Carshalton moved up to fourth in the current Ryman Division One South standings ahead of a game against Faversham Town this Monday evening.
"I think this was one of our biggest results, and better performances, of the season so far," said Carshalton goalkeeper Alex Kozakis. "They were difficult to break down but we dominated from start to finish and the goals came after half-time.
"I think this is our first win against a side in the top three this season, despite putting in some good performances, and I think it shows both ourselves and other clubs that we can compete at the top."
The clean sheet against Greenwich was only Carshalton's third in 15 matches however but Kozakis believes his relationship with centre backs Jahmahl King and Kalvin Morath-Gibbs is improving all the time.
"Jahmahl is a commanding presence, Kalvin is a good communicator and they are both decent in the air," he elaborated.
"It hasn't always been easy but we strive to be organised at all times and we showed on Saturday what we are capable of, and I include the full backs in that too."
Kozakis wasn't a part of the celebration which was sparked by Price's goal (which can be viewed here: https://twitter.com/KalvinMG/status/797494868482420736) but he did reveal who was behind it.
"I didn't think it would happen so I began focussing on the restart before I realised!" he smiled.
"The boys had been talking about it before the game - I seem to remember Kingsley Aikhionbare being the main instigator. It just shows the team spirit within this squad however, we are like brothers to each other."
Photo credit: Ian Gerrard