Eastbourne Town produced a sensational attacking display on Friday afternoon, sweeping aside Beckenham Town with a stunning 0–7 victory on the road to make it back-to-back wins.
We came into the game full of confidence following our 3–1 home win over Sheppey United, while Beckenham had earned a respectable point away at the league leaders despite sitting 21st in the table. But from the very first whistle, there was only ever going to be one outcome.
We flew out of the traps and were ahead inside two minutes. Ollie Davies was the man to get us going, finishing early to the delight of our travelling supporters—many of whom were still making their way behind the goal after the pre-match end switch.
Eight minutes later, Beckenham threatened briefly from a corner, but we turned defence into attack in devastating fashion. Alfie Rogers delivered a superb pass to release Leon Greig, and the marauding full-back showed great composure to slot past the onrushing goalkeeper Carter Sullivan.
The goals kept coming. Rogers got in on the act himself, finishing at the back post, before Davies grabbed his second to make it 0–4 inside 20 minutes—a ruthless start that left the hosts stunned.
Just before the break, James Waters produced arguably the goal of the night. From the right side of the box, he unleashed a stunning free-kick that flew into the top-left corner, beating the goalkeeper on his side. It was a moment of real quality and capped an incredible first-half performance.