Match Report
Thurlow Nunn Division 1 South
NW London 0-3 Brimsdown
Flavien Stierlen 2' (Brimsdown)
Wilson Mendes 26' (Brimsdown)
Jordan Mcnally 88' (Brimsdown)
A below-par performance from NW London saw them suffer a 0-3 defeat at home to a determined Brimsdown side.
Brimsdown, battling to stay clear of the relegation zone, started the game with great intensity. Former NW London trophy winner Cheikh Zidouemba played a key role early on, unsettling the NWL backline before chipping a pass through for a teammate to race onto and score within the opening minutes.
Despite NW London's dominance in possession, Brimsdown remained compact, pressing aggressively and closing down any available space.
The visitors doubled their lead in the 20th minute when NWL goalkeeper Charlie Casey spilled a cross, allowing an easy tap-in. NW London's best first-half chance fell to Krasniqi, who attempted a low curling shot, only to be denied by an outstanding save. Another goalkeeping masterclass just before halftime kept Brimsdown's 2-0 advantage intact.
NW London came out with more urgency in the second half, as Brimsdown sat deeper, focusing solely on defending their lead. However, the Brimsdown goalkeeper continued his inspired performance, making key stops—first from Andeme at close range and then tipping over a Gonzalez free-kick.
The home side had two huge chances to get back into the game. Krasniqi, uncharacteristically, missed an open goal from a rebound, and Nhamechena's header smashed against the crossbar moments later.
Brimsdown ran down the clock expertly and, in the dying seconds, sealed the win when a long throw-in reached the back post, allowing for an easy finish to make it 3-0.
The result keeps NW London stuck in 11th place, while Brimsdown earned a valuable three points, further distancing themselves from the bottom three.