Monday, May 18, 2009

Another day, another draw

The whites ended their matches against IFS for the year with another 1-1 result, giving us 4 draws and 4 losses which will hopefully lift us above uni gangrenes on goal difference to 11th on the table. How different this could be, 3 times we have blown leads in the final 10 minutes, but not on this occasion.
With 14 showing up to start, Alan's hamstring couldnt survive the opening 15 minutes then we were down to 2 reserves. The first half saw a tight first 20 then a blunder by IFS from a goalkick saw Steve H pounce and dispatch with clinical precison. Our lead survived a full 60 seconds before IFS equalised and from there on it was another arm wrestle. A series of decisions went against both teams, particularly for obvious handballs in the box much to the frustration of white no.12 and IFS no.11 with play on being the order of the day. We had a couple of chances in the second half, AB putting through a cross from the left that went untouched and Mr21's great free kick from just outside the box just being tipped out. The arrival of Alex for the final 30 added a bit of spark but we spent most of that period defending.
A few points of interest. MickS saved our bacon with a clearance off the line in the second half. Phil played his first match of the season after a long lay off with a knee injury and did all the right things. The boys in the middle of defence were rock solid and the midfield again tireless. Last but by no means least Trev went above the call of duty with running the subs for our game then doing the BBQ on his own for the rest of the day. Commitment like that Trev might see you in the provisional 18 for next week.

1 comment:

  1. So close...so very close! That wind was a real bugger!

    You forgot to mention that in the last few seconds they saved a goal off their line when you put in a fantastic corner. They also had some great chances as well. A good team.

    In 2010 (and hopefully in the second half of the season) we will be a considerable force. We are finally getting to know each other's play style, weaknesses and strengths.

    I think it is really important that we are supportive of each other in the team, realise that we are all going to make mistakes and give each other a pat on the back if we screw up. I have noticed the some of the other teams criticise their players mistakes, and this seems to take away their team strength and also the enjoyment of the game.

    So I say, live long and prosper, 2010 will be our cup year, and heres to a fun and successful derby and a decent second half of the season.

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