Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu starts as Hatters continue their unbeaten pre-season run
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Ruddock looked sharp, showing promising drive during his 60 minute appearance. Jake Howells, who led the team out as skipper also impressed with a two-goal tally.
Things got off to a rocky start as the home side went ahead after 2 minutes but moments later, a Thurrock own-goal by Lewis Clark put the Hatters back on level terms.
On 17 minutes, Jake Howells confidently dispatched a penalty kick to give the Hatters a 2-1 lead.
As the first half continued, Thurrock had chances to equalise, with Carvell coming close on a couple of occasions.
For Luton, Calvin Zola also looked sharp and had chances of his own to add to the Hatters score before heading in 1-2 to the good at half time.
The second half began at a slower pace with some half chances for Tiryaki and Howells. Then, substitute Alex Atkinson fired a fine effort home off the post after replacing Ruddock Mpanzu just before the hour mark, making the score Thurrock 1 - 3 Luton. Moments later Isaac Galliford narrowly missed a chance to add another.
The Hatters didn't have to wait long for their 4th of the evening though, with Howells netting his second from a tight angle with 12 minutes left on the clock.
With 3 minutes remaining, Thurrock pulled a consolation goal back thanks to a Jordan Clark shot.
Final Score - Thurrock 2 - 4 Luton Town.