London Bees end their unbeaten league run after a hard fought 2-1 loss against Norwich City.
It was clear in the opening minutes that both teams were on form, fighting to be the first to put the ball into the back of the net.
Norwich City were the first to be presented with a chance as they received a corner however, the score styed nil nil as they received the long ball and made an attempt on goal – only for the ball to fly over the back of the net.
This near miss appeared to spur the Bees on, with the Norwich defence working tirelessly to keep the Bees away.
Eventually they broke through with Whitelock receiving the ball by the corner flag and crossing the ball towards the goal.
The pass was collected by Fowle who smashed the ball into the back of the net and the Bees were ahead.
After a foul, the visitors were awarded a penalty taken by Symonds who sends the ball past Ginn and into the bottom right corner.
Play continued with both teams battling in the midfield both hoping to pull forwards and score.
A corner for the Bees was dealt with by Norwich who sent the ball towards the other end of the pitch.
They then took their chance to play a ball into the net, a chance that was denied by Ginn who caught the ball expertly.
It was Norwich goal scorer, Symonds, who was next to score, winning the ball and taking a strike on goal which flew past Ginn as half time approached.
Half time: London Bees 1 – 2 Norwich City
The Bees had two chances early on in the second half, having been awarded two fee kicks on goal back to back.
Sadly they were unable to convert either of these set pieces into goals.
Manager Dan McKimm sensed a need for change as time went on, making three changes in ten minutes.
Isherwood, Durn and Kenly all came onto the pitch for Larkin, Heil and Martins consecutively.
One more change came soon after, with Vigo coming on in the place of Burrows.
In the 90th minute, play was paused after a Norwich City player went down with a serious injury.
Play resumed and the full time whistled soon sounded.
Full time: London Bees 1 – 2 Norwich City
Line-up: Ginn, Hoteit, Heil (Durn 64’), Flynn, Martins (Kenly 66’), Burrows (Vigo 84’), Fowle, Larkin (Isherwood 59’), Wozniak, Campbell, Whitelock
Goals: Fowle (9′)