12.02 Cumnor Minors v Bicester Town Colts (Loss 1-5)

A close game against a well discliplined, organised and hard but fair team.

We were a tiny amount behind them everywhere on the pitch;
Speed to the ball, marking, tackling, drive, organisation, Etc....etc

But, that can be made up over time if we believe in ourselves and have the determination to win the game;

However, the 1st half was roughly 50/50 possession, but they made theirs count. They were more incisive with their chances and defended well and left the pitch at half time after missing a penalty 3-0 up.

In the 2nd Half we changed the positions around and looked more settled and we played with an improved confidence and did not look out of position. The organisation worked for us but after after around 20 minutes of the second half we tired, where as Bicester stayed alive. They scored in the 50th and 55th minute and were 5-0 up until Louie restored some dignity for Cumnor in the last minute. FT 5-1

It has to be said we had two excellent chances., Harry hit a lovely shot from the edge of the box but, it hit the underside of the bar and bounced on the line. Louie had a good chance one on one with the keeper but failed to slide it past the 1st time but made it the 2nd - Well done.

We were very close but so, so far away in the end. The score could have been closer but we need to work harder on fitness and our positional play.

Cameron had a 'Stormin Norman' of a match playing in the last man role and as such was the only contender this week for man of the match. Thats not saying other players did not play well BUT he was outstanding.
Trophy sponsored by Norman Swarzkopf the Gulf war USA general.

Two birthdays this week, Pinky and Perky, lets just say Ian is not pinky and at his age he's not so perky either. Still better than being pinky...................Owen................Wales..............chateaubriand!

Image supplied of Owens birthday present from Angela........Im not sure its appropriate either!