Buongiorno

[davef]

ilcalcioalondra.com/sutton-utd-wrexham-0-0-gli-us-salgono-al-primo-posto-in-national-leauge/

I have tried a rough translation below:-

The Big Match of the 29th day (?) is the gin challenge at GGL between a highly placed Sutton United and the ambitious Wrexham.

The teams are separated by 7 points in the table, but the Londoners have 3 games in hand, The U’s are recovering from the derby victory in midweek over Bromley. Manager Matt Gray confirmed the usual eleven, Bouzanis in goal, Olaofe in attack and Beautyman in the control room.

The first chance was for the visitors but was saved by Bouzanis, Sutton responded after half an hour but Eastmond tried without success.

In the second half the balance of the game stayed the same but the hosts were more lively than the visitors and Beautyman also tried after a good move by Bugiel but the London midfielder was denied by Dibble.

The stalemate continued, Bugiel tried as time ran out but his header was saved by the goalkeeper. The match at GGL therefore ended in a draw, but with the point gained Sutton rose to the top of the standings, equal on points with Torquay and Hartlepool United who, however, have played two and three games more than the Londoners; 7 points further back can be found Wrexham and Stockport.

[davef]

The latest report from Italy: ilcalcioalondra.com/kings-lynn-town-sutton-0-1-vincono-ancora-gli-us-ora-a-4-in-classifica/

I've had another go at translation (it's not word for word):-
It’s an away match at The Walks Stadium with King's Lynn Town, champions of the National League North last season, for Sutton who, after Tuesday's home win against Yeovil, are looking to consolidate their position at the top of the table.

The Linnets, on the other hand, are currently in 21st place; in the first game the U’s won 5-1 at Gander Green Lane, with a hat-trick from Isaac Olaofe.

The U’s made two changes compared to Tuesday: in Wilson and Randall, on return after injury, Olaofe and Ajiboye making room for them; the defence is unchanged, with Bouzanis between the sticks. For the hosts attack is entrusted to Jackson and Payne, with Carey in midfield.

The U’s are given no room and have little rhythm and there are few chances at the start of the game: The hosts are dangerous with a couple of ideas stopped by the defence; Sutton however are dangerous with a corner kick that is gathered by the watchful Mair.
Beautyman shoots from the edge of the area after half an hour, but the strong shot ends up going just above the crossbar.

In the second half the match opens up: good play by Bugiel sets up Wilson who scores from a good position; marking his first goal in Sutton colours.

Shortly after Sutton go close to doubling their lead but Randall's close-range shot is saved by Mair; the hosts are not long in responding: Gyasi's fierce shot from distance forces Bouzanis to make a great save.

The match ends with a nice away win for Sutton, who get three more points; and in the league the team of coach Matt Gray is now 4 points clear of Hartlepool United, but after 3 fewer games and has 6 points more than Torquay United with the same number of matches played.
In the next round of games, the U’s have another away match as guests of Chesterfield.

[sol]

Thank you 🙏 for these DaveF

My little boy in Milan loves them.

Appreciate it.

[davef]

Sol, maybe your lad would like to translate this one ?
ilcalcioalondra.com/il-sutton-utd-e-quel-viaggio-in-italia-nel-1979/

[sol]

I’ve sent it over DAVEF.

He is in lockdown at the moment (home schooling) so I have set it as his english homework!

[davef]

Top man !

(L'uomo migliore !)

[davef]

From last night
(again, I've taken a few liberties with the translation)

Bromley 1 Sutton 3: a convincing victory for the U’s

A day of repeats in the National League, with the derby between Bromley and Sutton a repeat of match day 16. Leaders Sutton come from an injury-time home draw with Stockport, Bromley from a home victory over Solihull.

A spectacular, even game is expected at Hayes Land with the hosts determined to keep a place in the play-offs, the first game at GGGL ended with a U’s victory with Webster’s own goal at the end decisive.

It’s the usual formations for both clubs: Bromley have captain Trotter in midfield and Cheek in attack and for Sutton there is only one change, Ajiboye comes in for Randall who is not even on the bench.

In the first action the U’s take the lead, an asset from usual scorer Beautyman for captain Eastmond, who powerfully beats Cousins who is not without fault. Bromley’s response comes soon after but Bridge is denied by Bouzanis. Sutton are dangerous around the half hour mark but Olaofe is stopped in the area by Cousins.

The second half starts with the same elevens on the field and the first attack sees Olaofe fouled inside the area, the referee awards a penalty which Beautman dispatches past Cousins.

The Ravens try to respond by replacing Roberts with Wakefield but it is the U’s who get close to the third goal, Ajiboye shooting just over the cross bar. Shortly afterwards the hosts demand a penalty for an alleged foul on Bridge but the referee lets it go.

Bromley attache but leave space for the counter and Olaofe stays onside to sprint clear and beat Cousins for the third goal. A few minutes pass and nice skills from Bridge see him make it 3-1, giving the Ravens hope for the last quarter of an hour. The best chance is a free-kick for Milsom’s foul on Wakefield but Bush shoots high but the last chance, however, is for Sutton with Ajiboye shooting over the bar.

The match ends with a clear victory for Sutton, who continue their dream journey towards League Two. Bromley were difficult and challenging opponents and there will be others between now and the end of the season but the growing awareness in the U’s lets them look forward to the rest of the championship with confidence.

In the next game Sutton will again be away, with Halifax the hosts.

[davef]

ilcalcioalondra.com/halifax-town-sutton-united-2-2-pareggio-in-rimonta-per-gli-us-sempre-in-testa-a-4/