Eastleigh boss Kelvin Davis couldn't help but admit that his side had made life more difficult for themselves in their 2-1 win over Hanwell Town in the FA Trophy.
Although Eastleigh are considered a favorite in the FA Trophy, their performance wasn't exactly what fans were expecting, and their manager Kelvin Davis openly expressed his disappointment over the team's inability to finish the match with a more favorable scoreline.
A mixed performance for Eastleigh.
Eastleigh are currently ranked high in the National League and their fans were looking forward to a ruthless win against Hanwell Town, who are competing in the Southern League Premier South. However, the match ended up being more intense than expected.
Eastleigh struggled to dominate the match as much as their fans had hoped for, leading to widespread criticism. Kelvin Davis is quoted saying that his team 'made it hard work' implying that they are far from content with the outcome.
Was it a combination of good luck and bad form?
Despite Eastleigh's lower expectations following this performance, Davis stresses on moving forward with the competition. Hanwell Town may not have won but managed to earn respect for their tenacity in an otherwise very evenly matched game.
There is still hope that Eastleigh can turn their luck around in the next match. However, one thing's for certain - Davis has a tough task ahead of him if he's going to help the team recover and break through the semi-final barrier.