Goalkeeping heroics ensure Dulwich Hamlet secure the Boxing day victory after second half drama.

Goals from Ryley Scott and Kreshnic Krasniqi helped out by R’avan Constable’s heroics saw Hamlet leapfrog opposition Carshalton Athletic in the league table.

After a fast start Hamlet saw themselves ahead after 4 minutes as Danny Mills nodded the ball down in the penalty area to Ryley Scott who calmly took a touch and placed it into the near post giving Hamlet an early lead.

Hamlet continued to apply pressure on the Carshalton defence and in the 12th minute found the breakthrough again after some tricky play down the right from Luke Wanadio who crossed it in, Ryley Scott then turned provider after laying off Kreshnic Krasniqi who hammered the ball from outside the box into the bottom left corner to calm Hamlet nerves and have a 2 goal cushion.

On the brink of Half-Time Hamlet nearly had three as once again Mills teed up Ryley Scott who’s attempt thundered the ball against the post. This chance was then followed up by a Carshalton counter attack which saw a cross go in and a massive save needed by Constable to keep Hamlet ahead at the break.

As the teams came out for the second half there was a feeling of apprehension among the supporters despite Hamlet being 2 goals ahead Carshalton had been dominating the ball in the first half.

Just 4 minutes into the second half Carshalton had pulled one back after a corner had been headed away to the edge of the box and on the volley Mark Markshall hammered the ball into the bottom right corner leaving Constable with nothing to do but watch.

The visitors with their tails up continued to pile the pressure on the Hamlet defence and in the 73rd minute Rickets gave away a penalty after bringing a Carshalton player down, it looked as if the opposition were going to complete the turn around after a strong start to the second half but Constable diving down to his left hand side was able to catch the ball and retain the Hamlet lead.

After a further 15 minutes of pressure from the visitors Hamlet were able to see the game out and keep all the points at Champion Hill this Boxing day boosting the team up to 9th in the league and jumping over todays opponents in the league standings.