This friendly, arranged at short notice, gave Francis Vines the opportunity to look at some trialist players and also to work on the match fitness of his squad.
The first half remained goalless with few scoring opportunities, but the game opened up in the second half and Carshalton took the lead on 65 minutes when David Ray got a touch on Richard Jolly’s goalbound header.
Croydon fought back well, equalising through top scorer, Gary Noel, on 75 minutes. Croydon’s winning goal was scored with seven minutes remaining when Danny Waldren’s shot from outside the area beat Nic Hamann.
Robins squad; Matt Reed David Graves, Dean Carpenter, David Ray, Justin Roberts, Paul Honey, Lionel, Cedric, Louie, Claudio, Solomon, Nic Hamann, Craig Falconbridge, Kenny Beaney, Richard Jolly, Lewis Gonsalves, Jamie England, Simon Cooper.
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