Cranleigh put in a determined performance against Guildford City, but the visitors claimed a 0-3 victory in a competitive encounter.
The game remained tight in the first half, with City taking the lead from the penalty spot. Cranleigh’s defence proved difficult to break down, ensuring the score stayed at 0-1 heading into the break.
Despite some promising attacking play and chances created, City doubled their lead early in the second half when a cross-turned-shot found its way over the line. Cranleigh continued to fight, showing their trademark resilience.
An unfortunate ankle injury forced Faye off in the first half, but there was a big positive as Nat returned to action after months out with a fractured leg, delivering an impressive performance.
The team’s progress is clear, last season, City scored 15 unanswered goals across two matches, but this season, in three encounters, Cranleigh have closed the gap, scoring three and conceding nine.
The team now looks ahead to their next challenge: an away fixture against Milford & Witley on 16 April.
