What do we say a good game etc.......
However, I was told today we were the dirtiest side that have ever played on that ground, I did look over my shoulder at that moment not thinking I was being spoken to, I also did not reply. Several of the opposing teams parents shouted suggestions that their team should fall over like us so they can get free kicks. I was also told that some of our parents and one of our coaches should not accuse Yarnton players of diving and they needed to be spoken to.......Lets say speechless is the best way to deal with comments like this.
The joys of parents and football BUT how did the boys do thats the important thing that so many teams seem to forget. Its about the boys not the coaches and not the parents.
Now the game....I have lost some enthusiasm
Shortly after kick off Harry went by their goalkeeper when one on one and scored with a neat RIGHT foot shot! 1-0. At 7 min Harry scored another goal and on 13min Grant scored a follow up 3-0 UP!
Then 14 mins 3-1 at 14 mins from a good free kick, 3-2 at 16mins from a penalty.Then 4-2 Flynn with a flick over the goal keeper and 4-3 from another good free kick at 29 mins. We could argue that one of those free kicks was dubious BUT its the referees decision and we respect that.
Harry penalty at 37min after a push in the box - Hat Trick. We then had an issue when Elliot hurt his foot and came off. We became more under pressure from the wind, the slope and the energetic Yarnton play. We then squandered our lead after a good half way shot that went over the top of Adam in the goal at 55 mins, unstoppable and about 2-3 minutes in late/injury time they scored for their equaliser on the last attack. 5-5 phew......
We had probably more chances and should have closed the game off better in defense. Some closer marking sleeping a bit less always a good idea when playing football! But everything conspired against us for the draw Well done to the Yarnton players effort they came back from 3 down a not inconsiderable achievement.
Lets hope our last remaining fixtures are as exciting on the pitch. I seriously cannot believe what I have witnessed over the last few weeks off the pitch.
Role on Oxford League next season.
Great play from many players, George D playing with a touch of the Montezumas after his holiday in Egypt. It definitely improved his speed today though. Elliot good when moved to the centre of defense, George M playing an excellent right back, Cam was good as always, Mehmet with his dodgy swollen face with his raging teeth. Grant floating in midfield with a good controlled shot, Gareth, Cookie and Louie pressing in midfield. Harry scoring 3 one with his right foot. Flynn for his goal and persistance, Adam let in 5 good goals not suprisingly but did nothing wrong and played well with no mistakes.
Man of the match though for his engine and quick feet was Mason sponsored by the British Army Tank Division nothing much got passed him and if they did it was not easy!
Roll on the end of season, next game against the lovely Gerry and the Pacemakers.
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