Real Milan 3 Burnham Whites 1

Two goals from Victor Ocansey (above left) and a poachers finish from Luke Thorpe ensured Real Milans unbeaten friendly record continued. The game was played in 20 minute quarters because of the hot weather and the first quarter saw Milan take an undeserved lead with virtually their only attack. Ocansey beat three players on the wing and his devastating cross was hooked home by the incoming Thorpe. Burnham at this stage had the better chances, but found the irrepressible Amadou Samba, along with his with defensive partners Zuber and 'Keeper Lee Bennett, in determined moods. After a short break Burnham grabbed a deserved equalizer following hesitancy in the Milan defence, but Real quickly found their rhythm, and Ocansey, Thorpe and Karim Usmani began to build numerous attacks. And from a quick Real move Ocansey fired in to put the hosts back in front. The third quarter saw Real go further ahead when following a long Daryll Storey throw-in, Harley McAuley found Thorpe just inside the area. he turned inside but his shot was deflected into the path of Ocansey, who rifled home Milans third and his tenth goal in six starts. The final quarter ended with Milan on top with no further goals.
Overall, Milan deserved to win after a slow start and for Burnham, Ashfield Short was a constant danger and had a great game.
Man Of The Match was the ever improving Chris Zuber.