A strong 2nd division side who are top of their game and the league who have only conceded 8 or 9 goals
It was 1 degree and the pitch was hard with some give, but in very good overall condition . The referee was doing some stretching exercises prior to the game to warm up.
The 1st half was a very good half with an 11 man starting line up that included, Mehmet in goal, GeorgeD, Cameron, Elliot, Adam, George M, Harry, Gareth, Louie and Flynn. Grant who had a terrific game played as last man against his choice! Charlton were organised well playing with a rigid 4-6 defending line that kept its shape at all times with a fine performance from thier excellent goal keeper (who looked suspiciously like a girl in this boy dominated football) which presumably is the reason for conceading so few goals. Obviously this is a spin off benefit for the use of the feather duster in those far top corners of the rooms/goals!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCENSOREDXXXXXXXXXXXXX SORRY!
We played well, we passed we tracked and we tackled and we had three to four very good chances with two being cleared directly off the line. They had one good chance that bobbled in our area and Memhet made a good stop. It was a good game of football with the two teams 'ignoring the chances' looking even. Adam tackling and battling in midfield with a heavily strapped leg with Grant at the back we looked pretty secure. Good performances from the whole team with Elliot again making excellent goalfree kicks and showing some confidence now on the ball with good passing. HT0-0
Second half was a different story we changed the team around with Adam changing for Mehmet in goal and we looked out of shape and strangely lost our strength and battling in midfield that Adam provided in the 1st half, which left a big hole. It was left to Grant to 'Hoover' up at the back and keep the scoreline even. (I think theres an Andy Gray joke there somewhere again) Then the game was effectively decided on penalties.
Penalty 1 - Not given a double handed shove in the back on Harry who was protecting the ball for a corner in the Charlton penalty area. I would normally see these given. Then a goal kick was given as Harry fell on the floor he must have knocked it out why falling on it after being pushed over.
0-0 about 40 mins
Penalty 2 - Given to Charlton as Mehmet tried to muscle out a Charlton attacker in the penalty area after the attacker had accelerated past.
1-0 about 44 mins.
Penalty 3 - Given to Charlton after Harry out muscled a Charlton forward using his hands. Adam saved well only to be denied by the follow up.
2-0 About 47 mins
Flynn carried off after a late challenge on the shins outside their box 10 men no free kick.
Penalty 4 - Given to Cumnor after Louie had leg caught accidentally in there penalty area, with Harry succesfully converting.
2-1 About 50 mins
Louie carried off after an accidental step on his heal from behind 9 men About 55 mins
Overall a close game, Charlton are a good friendly side and we were welcomed well by their coaches. There were multiple stoppages for running repairs on Cumnor players. I think this was due to the cold conditions, the hard pitch and some slightly late challenges by Charlton which had no malice in them.
We badly needed some additional players today in these conditions and it was a very close game. Thanks to the boys for their efforts. However, we must remain focused on the game and loose our composure due to decisions possibly going against us we should think with our feet not our mouth, and concentrate on the job in hand. Lets hope we all learn boys and coaches from our small mistakes.
Well done Charlton they have our best wishes in the next round against Tower Hill.
Man of the match given to a worthy recipient Grant sponsored this week by Dyson Hoovers 'patented technology for no loss of suction for girls and boys'. Dyson made us add the boys bit to use their name!
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