DORKING W’DRS 0
ALTRINCHAM 0
SURVIVAL hopefuls Dorking and play-off chasers Altrincham were both left frustrated after playing out a goalless draw at Meadowbank which none really wanted.
Cutting edge was ultimately lacking from both sides in a low tempo, often sluggish contest, the visitors disappointment compounded in stoppage time at the end with Altrincham’s George Wilson sent off by referee Alan Dale for an offthe-ball incident.
The result left the Wands second bottom three points from safety and boss Marc White said: “We had a lot of box entries during the game, but as has been the case for us in recent times, our quality in the final third was not strong enough.
“To lose Jason Prior to injury in the first half was a bitter blow and sums up our season with regards to injuries.
“Defensively I think the boys deserve credit, we restricted Altrincham, who are a great team playing in high areas, to very few chances, and our back four deserve credit for that.
“We’re obviously disappointed not to get three points, but we are in a position where we can still pull ourselves away from danger, Thursday night is of course a big game.”
The home side narrowly avoided a scare in the early minutes as an awkward clearance from Haydn Hollis cannoned back off the defender’s own crossbar.
But from there Dorking took command of much of the possession through the remainder of the half and carved out the better chances.
Charlie Carter dragged a low strike wide after good work dribbling to the edge of the box before the impressive Aaron Kuhl and Bobby-Joe Taylor both wasted decent opportunities from set piec
