PITCHING-IN ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION
HASHTAG UNITED 1 CRAY VALLEY (PM) 3 - 12 APRIL 2025 - ATT 197
Goals: HU - Rusoke 86
CV - Parker 44, 46, Beere 90+5

Goals from Freddie Parker either side of the interval extinguished any hopes Hashtag United had of gatecrashing the promotion playoff positions. The win leaves the Millers in the final fifth play off spot, one point behind Dover Athletic in fourth and four points ahead of sixth place Chichester City. All three clubs have three games to play.

The Millers started brightly, enjoying the majority of possession in the first half but had to wait until the 44th minute to break the deadlock. Denzel Gayle and Parker combining well inside the box to set up a simple finish for Parker who calmly slotted past Tags keeper Jack Giddens. Parker doubled their advantage a minute after the break, Matty Vigor the provider this time and Parker keeping his composure to double up.

The Tags rallied knowing it was really a must win for them and Harrison Chamberlain in the Millers goal was forced into action and made a couple of vital saves. Parker had a chance to complete his hat trick from a Gayle low cross but couldn't connect properly. Kenny Aileru made a good run on the left flank and slotted in substitute Adam Coombes whose shot was blocked by the keeper.

The Tags did pull a goal back from a well executed Joshua Rusoke free kick 20 yards out in the 86th minute, curling the ball around the wall giving keeper Chamberlain no chance as it flew into the far corner. This set up a nervy finish, however, Tom Beere was on hand to secure the three points by slotting home a third in the fifth of six added minutes, after excellent work down the right flank from substitute Marcel Barrington, making his 100th appearance for the club.

Tags: Giddens, Wooldridge (Kiangebeni 61), Haysom, Hassan, Djemaili (Bolovan 61), Georgiou, Anderson (Apat 53), Christou (Olukoga 73), Rusoke, Apat, May-Parrott (Aromolaran 42)
Cautions: Haysom, Georgiou

Millers: Chamberlain, Williams, Oshilaja (c), Bowry, Chambers, Gayle (Barrington 66), Waldren (Black 46), Beere, Vigor (Cumberbatch 66), Aileru (Ademiluyi 79), Parker (Coombes 71)
Caution: Waldren

Referee: Benjamin Bowles
Assistants: Paul Staddon and Matthew Fear

Post Match Interview: Steve McKImm
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/videos/post-match-interview--steve-mckimm-very-pleased-with-millers-31-victory-away-at-hashtag-united-fc-12425-210289.html

Match Photos: Inspire Socials
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/photos/hashtag-united-v-millers-12425-photos-inspire-socials-1137049.html