Blue Square South
Woking 2 Chelmsford City 2
GLENN PENNYFATHER still sees Woking as challengers for a top-five spot after Graham Baker’s side somehow stole a point from his side.
The Chelmsford boss was fuming after Woking were handed what he called a ‘get out of jail free card’ when Craig Faulconbridge thumped a penalty equaliser five minutes into stoppage time.
And he didn’t rule 14th place Woking out of the equation despite his men handing out a football lesson without managing to finish the hosts off.
“There’s not one stand-out side to be honest,” he said. “This season whoever can put a run together and be consistent will go up and beyond. It’s one of these leagues and will go down to the wire.
“I think Woking have got every chance. They are a big club and went on a fantastic run last year and hit the play-offs at the right time. You never know. There’s much of a muchness in this league, unlike last year when Newport dominated.”
Moses Ademola scored his first goal of the season – following up to scored the rebound when Chelmsford kepper James Pullen saved the first of two Cards’ spot kicks.
Chelmsford tore into Woking after the break and scored twice through Matthew Lock’s direct free kick and Ricky Modeste’s free header from a corner.
The hosts were second best and looked to be heading for their fourth home defeat of the campaign until Faulconbridge emerged from the bench and scored that late leveller.
“We got a point out of the game but we were under pressure for long parts and we were a little bit naïve at times,” said a downbeat Baker.
“We are young and inexperienced and haven’t learned how to relieve pressure. We’ve lost four games in 16 so I can’t be too hard on them.”
Interestingly, Woking have failed to beat a top-five side this season, something they will need to address if they are to climb the table.
Woking: Little, Anane, Thomas, Maledon, McNerney, Doyle, Ademola (Faulconbridge 87), Sawyer, Hammond, Gilroy (Sogbanmu 65), Federico ( Turnbull 65). Subs not used: Pegler, Inns.
Att: 1,198
