What a beautiful sunny morning... Why not play football?
This away fixture was at one of the big clubs in our league. They have their own adult pitch with floodlights and stands (£3 for adults!).
The likes of little minnows HPR who are used to playing matches on the corner of a school playing field have hit the big time here. This would be a big match!
First up were Firside, whom we had beaten handsomely last time. We quickly found out that they seemed to have really strengthened their team as both teams were soon racing back and forth end to end with little to choose between them. Archie R took the team ahead but Firside pulled one back. Archie R's second was an excellent poach of the defensive line. Ted had a good strike on the ball and took us 3 up. No goals for us in the second half. Much closer than we expected! Both Ted and Archie G did a fine job in goal.
Final score 3-2 WIN!
Up next were the big club, Norwich Utd. Sol did a good job in the first half in goal with some excellent diving saves. Our game rapidly became defensive and despite the efforts of Felix and Evie, we couldn't keep Norwich Utd back.
From the sidelines it was obvious the team were used to an attacking game and the forwards were often way up the pitch when they needed to help out at the back, consequently the defence was often outnumbered by Norwich Utd coming forward. Half time saw a slightly dejected team come off 2-0 down.
The second half saw Norwich Utd have the upper hand again but we noticed how our players were a bit stronger with their tackles. Aiden and Felix did an admirable job at the back but couldn't stop the next shot on goal which unfortunately sailed over the top of Frankie's head and into the back of the net.
Norwich Utd kept pushing for more goals but we managed to keep them at bay.
Final score 0-3 LOSS!
Norwich Utd deservedly won the game, they had an excellent passing and positional game and took advantage of the fact we were playing too far forward.
As we watched Norwich Utd beat Firside, several children noted how well the players passed the ball around. They also marked up well. Take note team! That's how we'll beat them next time!
Man of the Match: Felix - for his impressive form in defence.
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