Another away fixture saws us against Standish who last season won the 9v9 league with ease. Team talk focused on shape, passing and EATING BREAKFAST. We started as we did last week, the better side, only good defending by Standish kept the score level early on. Mid way through the half, Aous fired us into the lead, placing the ball just out of the keepers reach. Both sides produced more chances but the first half ended 0-1.
Second half both teams strived to play good football on a sticky pitch, with both keepers pulling off good saves. Our second was from a corner, not a great corner but a scuffed affair that travelled on the floor across the six yard box to the far post where Thomas gratefully tapped it in. Standish then thought they had a shout for a penalty when their striker fell under a last ditch challenge by Scott (speaking after the game Scott said he won the ball - a more honest lad you won`t meet so that`s good enough for me). A lapse of concentration and with our midfield tiring Standish pulled one back, setting the nerves a jangling. But minutes later our two goal lead was restored, another quality corner saw their goalie pull out a wonderful save only for Aous to follow up and score his second. Full time 1-3.
Man of the match - Scott, another solid performance as ever.
A special mention to their number 3 who had a blinder, winning 99% of the tackles and interceptions on the left.
The belief is back, the passing is coming off and we are finally communicating ON the pitch. Next week and a very tough fixture against my favourites for the title - Cadley. Management are hoping that we can continue to believe and show Cadley and the rest of the teams in this division we can play football.
UP THE ECKY BONK !!!!!! |
