My latest footie fix took me to the picturesque surroundings of Upton Lane, Forest Gate to the Old Spotted Dog ground, home of Clapton FC and London Bari FC. Manor played only there second game in just under three months against an ever improving Bari side who had won their last two games. Manor begun well and produced the first chance of the game when Charlie Little turned in the box and his shot was well saved. Bari had an effort on goal during the first half too when a snap shot across goal was easily gathered by Lawrence Priddle but it wasn't a great first half on a bobbly pitch with both sides final ball letting them down again and again but Manor had the better of the half no doubt. The second half started with Manor on the back foot as Bari showed a bit more purpose going forward but only produced one good chance when Priddle made a good save from a glancing header. They also headed over the bar when it was easier to score soon after. Manor started to get back on top again after the hour mark and produced a great chance for Charlie Little, who ended up one on one with the keeper but the ball got stuck under his feet and allowed the defender to get back to block the effort on goal. Little was causing the Bari left back all kinds of problems. Nick Henesey also had an effort on goal blocked as Manor turned the screw but they could not find the net. Their were no more real chances in the game so both sides gained a point.
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