Games that we need to win in this League will come and go and this was one that went. We did the hard work by getting back in the match and then conceded late on for a draw. It did look like we were trying harder in the tackles at times (particularly Elliott the Hatchet), but we must not stand off their players providing them with room to run or pass past us. I believe we are improving..
Overall a good perfromance from Stonesfield which saw them two up after 7 minutes. We started slowly, we need to concentrate from the start as we cannot afford to give sides a 2 goal lead. This lead gave them confidence. If we were 2 goals up I believe they may have not believed in themselves and we would have ended up good winners. Early on although 2 goals down we felt by the play we should end up by getting goals back as the indications were good.
After an excellent cross by Harry they conceded a header into their own goal only for Mason to have a cracking shot in his own net after 12 minutes to increase their lead to 3-1. Flynn promptly scored from a break and then Harry from a penalty at 25 minutes for us to come in at Half Time 3-3. We did have lots of chances though and did hit the post twice.
Second half Harry scored from another penalty at 41 minutes and after this it was faily even with chances at both sets of sticks with Stonesfield hitting our bar. It looked like we would see the game out but after a corner from Stonesfield we tried to take the ball out of our penalty area and beat players, lost the ball and lost a goal. When this deep safety has to be 1st priority.
In fairness Stonesfield had a very quick player up front who did cause us problems and it was an enjoyable contest that finished a draw.
Man of the match sponsored by the Water Company who are promoting the replacement of washers on leaky taps was George Murphy for playing in defensive midfield who was up and down the pitch and made many winning tackles and some nice passes, his 1st time in this position. Harry deserves a good mention for his dogged performance and two excellently struck penalties.
Well done to Stonesfield we hope their season improves from here.A nice group of coaches, parents and boys.
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