First League game of the season on a very warm day at the end of September

Due to injury we had no Josh and also Mario had a family emergency so no back up. Morgan volunteered to go in goal with a good kick from his dad. We started really well and had the first few chances on another day i think Gabe would of scored 1 or  2 but he was carrying an injury from last week and didn’t convert as we know he can do. Suddenly they broke down the left and a cross/shot nestled in the corner so so so unlucky. Still we pressed whilst playing up hill both Reynolds and Gabe getting in good position just missing a bit of luck. With 10 mins to go in the first half a mix up at the back and we were 2.0 down.

Second half we changed big Saul went in goal and Morgan to right back but before we could settle they hit us on the break 3.0 However we went straight up the other end and got a penalty Tom converted to make 3.1. Still i believe we were the better team with Charney now pushed up on the right his pace was tormenting his full back. Finally the pressure told and Reynolds broke and finished really well 3.2. The chance still came, Connor played Charney through who’s shot just went wide, who then also had a chance to lob the keeper but it also went wide. Saul made a very good save down to his left he they cleared the ball and ended up with Faizan putting a shot just wide. With about 5 minutes to go they hit the ball long Joey headed the ball clear but we didn’t pick up the second ball, Then we didn’t close quicker enough and they scored 4.2. Nick last roll of the dice was to go 3 at the back and unfortunately we got picked off 5.2 hands.

Overall performance was OK a couple of things to remember on defending once they are in the penalty box close the man with the ball quickly. Shooting still try to get the shots off a bit quicker.

Man of the Match was Louie who didn’t stop running or working just in front of the back four.

Right off to watch the Ryder cup ,See you all at training tomorrow.