Tom Smith returned from injury and saved two penalties to help Welling United progress in the London Senior Cup over the weekend.
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Arsenal loanee Tom Smith has been out of action for Welling United’s recent fixtures through injury, and we reported in late August that he was set to miss a couple more weeks.
After those weeks were up, Smith returned to fitness and to the pitch over the weekend for a London Senior Cup match between Welling United and Hanwell Town.
Smith made a number of saves throughout the match, but Welling weren’t at their best and had to settle for 1-1 in the 90 minutes. With no replays or extra time, the game went straight to penalties to decide the result.
It was a great opportunity for Smith to make himself a hero on his return from injury, and he took full advantage. The Arsenal teenager made two impressive saves as Welling won the shootout 4-3.
Smith will now hope his performance has earned him a spot in the team when Welling face Harrow Borough in the FA Cup Second Round of qualifying on Saturday at 15:00 BST.
Thank you to Welling United fan and non-league reporter Mark Doig for his help with this report.