Canvey Island 1-0 Maldon & Tiptree

Canvey opened their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 victory over Isthmian North outfit Maldon & Tiptree on Tuesday evening.

A healthy crowd at the Moviestarr Stadium watched Brad Wellmen's side play some good, composed football against a well organised opponent, as the game was decided by a Sam Mvemba goal midway through the second half.

New signing Louis Arrowsmith started the match and looked sharp in his new surroundings, playing in a team mixed with first team players and trialists.

He notched himself an assist too as the Gulls grabbed the games only goal.
Arrowsmith whipped a ball in from a free kick that found Sam Mvemba at the back post, who nodded in an easy header to open the scoring.

The Gulls had further chances but the game ultimately finished with just the single goal. The performance will have given Brad Wellmen plenty of food for fought, as they move on to Saturday and another home game against East Thurrock United.