A comfortable friendly……..

Today’s squad Josh, Jack, Morgan, Edonis, Tom, Theo, Louis, Faizan, Kevin, Gabe, Jonathan, Reynolds, Joel, Connor and Joey

The main idea about today’s game was to try some different ideas and practice what we have done in training. Firstly we started with a 5.3.2 formation playing wing-backs for the match. Secondly we wanted to improve our corners both defending and attacking.

The first goal came from good work down the left the ball was played into Gabe who passed the ball into the back of the net. From then on we were the dominant team. Five minutes later Louis broke through the middle and also passed the ball into the back of the net 2.0

After fifteen minutes a corner from Faizan and Louis met it at the near post to make it 3.0 good to see our corner practice had paid off. Tom had 30 yard shot well saved by the keeper and Jonathan was unlucky with a couple of his chances. Just before half-time Gabe made it 4.0 with a nice finish.

Second half we started well and again had them on the back foot. Reynolds had a couple of chances to score but was unlucky. Josh then made a nice double save as they broke after an attack. soon after we had number 5. A short corner between Connor and Louis ended with Kevin finishing well 5.0

It was around here that we had a controversial point. Theo broke really well down the right played the ball across/back for Jonathan to finish. However the goal was given for offside but to be offside the ball has to be played forward!!!!

At this point Nick made some changes and allowed him to try players in different positions.Gabe finally got his hat-trick with another good break 6.0 Number 7 was soon to follow as Gabe fired in at the back post after another corner. Connor then nearly scored after Reynolds broke down the right as the keeper made a good save.

With 5 minutes to go Reynolds got his goal that his play had deserved a good through ball and he calmly placed the ball past the keeper 8.0. However this was not to be the last goal as everyone seemed to switch off for the last minute and straight from center they scored a consolation goal 😦 8.1 This was really unlucky as the defense and Josh had played really well all game and deserved a clean sheet. Also Josh’s goal kicks were much better.

MoTM i thought most of you played well today. First half the middle three drifted to wide or forward together at times its important when we play three that one person always holds.We did get lucky a few times as you all pushed forward looking to score in the second half and we left our selves short at the back keep your shape and ensure you are goal side. Theo played really well the second half and i am giving it to him.

Training tomorrow night at the Rugby pitch let Nick or myself know if you cannot come.