The game was very tight with neither team creating any clear chances, our defending was strong and we matched them in midfield. In the first half we definitely were the more creative team, we were shooting from outside the box and in general getting more scoring opportunities than Ramsbury. James scored after approx 30 minutes with a left footed ‘thunderbolt’ at a very tight angle. It was a really well taken goal - following a bit of a goal mouth scramble, James was in the perfect position to pick up the loose ball.
Again we started the stronger after the break with some lovely passing moves up the right wing between Dan, Will and Jonny L and lots of shots, with some of them on target! James then scored again coming in on a Jonny L cross. The game was now really hotting up with Ramsbury throwing everything at us. Luke was quite outstanding in goal and after another 5 minutes Dom scored only for the goal to be disallowed for offside.
Straight from the free kick the ball was hoofed up field and following a desperate scramble Ramsbury managed to nick one back.
20 minutes to go and Ramsbury now had the upper hand, they were more creative and hungrier than we were and were relentless in attack. Luke B pulled off some quite magnificent saves, Matt R and Ryan were tireless and cut off attacks before they got to Luke, as a team we were a little shaky and a little panicky and with 5 minutes to go they scored the equaliser and though it pains me to admit it it was all that Ramsbury deserved.
The efforts that Ramsbury made in forcing the equaliser now took its toll and we finished the stronger team creating two clear chances. All in all I would say that the result was a fair reflection on an excellent game, so well done to everyone.
Development points
- We were not first to the ball often enough
- Our first touch let us down too many times
- Shooting on target
- More fitness!
Good Points
- A great all round team performance
- Positional play was much better
- We finished the stronger team despite the set back of Ramsbury’s equaliser
Captain's Award: James for an excellent attacking display.
Coaches' Award: Luke, who was magnificent in goal.
Squad: Luke, Will, James, Matt C, Jonny L, Frank, Dom, Jonathon N, Jack, Matt R, Ryan, Dan and Chris
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The first goal was superb, not just the finish but also the excellent cross by Macam!
ReplyDeleteMost of the defending was very solid, try to communicate with the next player. For example "Go to ball, pick up 7!" . When we play the sweeper systems stay goalside BUT let the keeper pick up over hit passes. Follow the play out otherwise we stay too deep and allows the opponents to get in shooting range!