Sittingbourne 0 Chatham Town 0 match report: Nothing to choose between two sides at Woodstock in Isthmian South East

Sittingbourne and Chatham played out an entertaining goalless draw on Saturday in Isthmian South East.

An even first half saw Donvieve Jones have a goal disallowed for Sittingbourne while Chatham skipper Jack Evans hit the woodwork before both keepers made some crucial late saves to earn their sides a share of the spoils.

Sittingbourne were first to threaten at Woodstock on four minutes, with no home player able to connect with a dangerous in-swinging free-kick from the left.

Five minutes later, however, Kevin Hake’s men nearly broke the deadlock with their first chance. An Evans effort from outside the penalty box took a deflection before crashing against the crossbar.

Josh Ogunseye then drove down the right next and cut inside in the 11th minute, however Brickies goalkeeper Matt Cafer made a comfortable save and kept hold of the ball.

But Nick Davis’ side responded and they thought they had taken the lead as they found the net with 16 minutes played. Away keeper Ben Bridle-Card saved well to deny striker Mario Quiassaca a debut goal and Jones stroked home but the linesman’s flag denied the right-sided player.

At the other end, on the half hour mark, Chats winger Prince Domafriyie drove down the left and crossed but Cafer gathered well under pressure.

Sittingbourne’s Bagusan Graham became the first player to get booked as he kicked the ball away after a decision went against the Brickies.

Two minutes later, experienced midfielder Evans again went close for Chatham with a long-range strike which whistled past Cafer’s right-hand post.

Kieron McCann’s debut for the hosts came to an abrupt end in the first period. He limped off and was replaced by fellow midfielder Jason Banton.

Right on the stroke of half-time, a mix-up in