Justin Donawa Scores In Altrincham FC Victory
Bermuda’s Justin Donawa scored for Altrincham Football Club as they claimed a 1 – 0 victory over Wythenshawe Town.
The club’s match report said, “The searing pace he adds to wide areas would normally be enough on its own to make him an instant fans’ favourite, but Justin Donowa showed he also has a keen eye for goal as Altrincham registered their first pre-season win at Ericstan Stadium on Tuesday evening.
“The jet-heeled Bermuda international arrived from Solihull Moors in the summer with a reputation for lightning acceleration as well as an ability to look equally at home as an out-and-out winger, a wing-back or full-back.
“As those Alty fans who made the short trip to North West Counties League Premier Division promotion hopefuls Wythenshawe Town saw for themselves, he may well supplement that much-needed speed off the mark with a steady supply of goals, judging by the way he despatched an emphatic finish that gave the Robins a deserved victory.
“Alty had dominated possession but were still striving for a clear-cut opening when James Jones played the ball infield to Chris Conn-Clarke just inside the Wythenshawe half in the 16th minute.
“The most eye-catching of Alty’s summer signings controlled it on his chest and cleverly changed direction before rolling a pass out to Donowa on the left flank.
“There still seemed little for the home side to worry about, but all that changed in an instant, as Donowa surged past his marker on the inside and unleashed a ferocious shot from distance that took a deflection on its way into the top corner.
“Alty almost doubled their lead a minute later when a Regan Linney cross from the right was headed wide by Lewis Banks, and though there were few further clear scoring opportunities, there was still plenty to admire about the way the Robins functioned in all departments.
“An emphatic clearing header by Joey Jones from a free-kick whipped in towards a packed six-yard box with pace was typical of his ability to read danger and deal with it, and his organisational skills were just as apparent as he constantly shouted encouragement and advice to those around him.
“All in all a satisfactory evening’s work as the Robins prepare to take to the air for their venture into Europe against NEC Nijmegen of Holland on Saturday.”
