Appiah makes instant impact for Fleet

EBBSFLEET UNITED’S Kwesi Appiah was delighted to mark his home debut with a goal in the 2-0 win over Woking yesterday.

In just his second senior game, the 18-year-old scored with his first touch after coming on in the 55th minute.

The striker then set up Neil Barrett for the Fleet's second goal a minute later, and later hit the bar.

Appiah told BBC Radio Kent: "I always dreamed of scoring my first goal with a volley from the halfway line but that will do.

"Everyone's telling me to be patient. Now I had my chance and I have taken it. I would have remembered it a bit more had I won man of the match but that is a different story," he joked.

Fleet boss Liam Daish said: "His strength is his confidence. We've got to keep him on the ground a bit. He's not daunted by anything - he's brave, he's got pace, his feet are good and he can head the ball."

There is commentary of Ebbsfleet United’s home game against newly promoted Eastbourne Borough on www.bbc.co.uk/kent/sport on Tuesday night.

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Ebbsfleet United v Eastbourne Borough
Blue Square Premier
Tuesday 23^rd September 2008
Kick Off 7:45pm
At Stonebridge Road, Northfleet, Kent DA11 9GN