Jersey Bulls snatched up second place in the Isthmian League South Central, pushing their absolutely wild unbeaten run to a staggering 26 games after a solid 2-0 victory against struggling AFC Stoneham. This team has not dropped a league game since December 30th, talk about consistency!
Sunley Strikes Early, Bulls Dominate First Half Chances
The Bulls wasted no time putting pressure on Stoneham, with Sammy Henia-Kamau breaking through early and getting an effort saved after just 18 minutes. It was James Sunley who broke the deadlock nine minutes later, getting on the end of a perfect low ball from Casey Nixon on the right to bag his second goal of the season. After that, Henia-Kamau and Lorne Bickley both had efforts saved in quick succession. The hosts tried to respond right before the break, but Jim Orvis blazed his shot wide. Bulls were in control, but you always want that second goal for comfort, right?
Second Half Nerves Calmed by Bickley’s Late Strike
Coming out of the break, Sunley nearly doubled the lead just six minutes in, his low effort saved after Jay Giles put in some great work down the left. But then things got a little hairy! The Bulls almost conceded twice as the second half wore on. James Johnson broke clear in the 65th minute, only for his shot to clang off the post. Then, Duarte Martins headed an 80th-minute effort off the upright. Seriously, how often does that happen? But leave it to Lorne Bickley, the man is on fire! He calmed every single nerve when he forced in a low effort in the 89th minute, taking his tally to six goals in his last four appearances. What a finish to seal the deal!
This win extends their insane unbeaten run in the Isthmian League to 26 games, a streak that stretches all the way back to December 30th. They’re sitting eight points behind leaders Bognor Regis Town, but here’s the kicker: the Bulls have two games in hand! You know what that means. The momentum is real, and Bognor Regis better be looking over their shoulders because these Bulls are charging hard!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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