Hashtag United 3–1 Braintree Town (11.12.2023)

**Hashtag United 3–1 Braintree Town (11.12.2023)** was HTU men's 34th fixture of 2023–24. An Essex Senior Cup game, it took place on 11 December 2023 at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

## Background

HTU Form
HTU were coming off 5 matches unbeaten, winning 4 in that streak versus Horsham, Billericay Town, Hornchurch U18 (cup) and Canvey Island.

Venue
It was HTU's 87th match at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

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***Admission**: Adults - £12 **//** Concessions - £7 **//** U16s - £3*

Opposition
Braintree Town of the National League South were off 2 wins in their previous 4, having come out with victory at Dartford in the league and in the past round of the Essex Senior Cup away to Stanway Rovers. It was the 2nd meeting between them and HTU.

## Pre-match

HTU line-up
Jay Devereux made 4 changes to his side from 9 days prior, as Ted Curd, Harry Haysom, Camilo Restrepo and Sak Hassan replaced Joshua Strizovic (loan expired), Jayden Randell, Misha Djemaili and Pedro Carvalho (latter both benched). On the substitute's bench, Nigel Aris and Toby Robinson were added as Ryan Sammons dropped out.

Broadcasting
* Audiovisual

## Match

### Summary

First half (*time added: +1*)
Alex Teniola opened the scoring in the 7th minute, which came prior to a 42nd minute goal from Matthew Wooldridge for 2–0.

Second half (*time added: +4*)
Minute 66 saw Camilo Restrepo score a 3rd for HTU. Reggie Lambe would convert a penalty 2 minutes as Braintree Town grabbed a goal back.

### Details

**HTU Assists:** 1–0 n/a. 2–0 n/a. 3–0 Toby Aromolaran.

 HTU: Camilo Restrepo (HTU) - chosen by Danny Aarons
BRA: Joe Grimwood (BRA) - chosen by Braintree Town X followers
**Assistant referees:**
George Barker
Gary Jerden
* 90 minutes.
* Maximum of five named substitutes.
* Maximum of five substitutions used.

## Post-match

16 December 2023 at 15:00 would see both clubs return to their respective league campaigns, as HTU hosted Cray Wanderers in the Isthmian League - North Division while Braintree Town would welcome Aveley in the National League South.

## Gallery

**Digital Teamsheet****Programme Cover**
*\*For match photography, see: @Nashyphoto*

## References

1. ↑ "Past Weather in Pitsea, England, United Kingdom — Yesterday or Further Back" .