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Second XI
Winchmore Hill 1 Nottsborough 0
Southern Amateur League
Intermediate Section Division One
Saturday 25 October
Your correspondent doesn’t ask much from a team:
1.
Polite responses to communication efforts
2. Positive winning attitude
3. Black boots to be worn by all players (without exception)
4. A decent cup run.
5. No one comes the Paulin and takes 3 points
6. Some originality? Please....
The Hill faced an undefeated Nottsborough side in what set out to be
one of the toughest fixtures they would face all season. There were
a number of changes to the squad from the previous week with Kris
McHale coming in up top, Stuart Broad coming straight from heathrow and
Joe Hackworthy returning to reform the best looking central
defensive partnership in the SAL.
Hoping to put the previous weeks malaise behind them, the Hill began
the game in lively fashion with the McHale carving through the
opposition defence to shoot just wide. The emphasis of the game then
began to switch with Nottsborough beginning to dominate possession,
though the Hill's defence stood firm and they were unable to create
any clear cut chances. This remained so until a lapse in
concentration at a defensive corner, Nottsborough took a short
corner not too dissimilar to a 'Hill special' and their winger
struck a fierce shot from an acute angle under a despairing
challenge, fortunately it struck the outside of the upright and went
wide.
With the wind in their faces the Hill were struggling to move the
ball forward into the final third, the defence perhaps sitting a
little too deep.
HT 0-0
Positive discussions in the changing room meant Hill began the half
with a real purpose, attacking with the wind the Hill wrenched
control of the game, with the combative TC and Dan Putt beginning to
boss it in the middle and Ben Turner and McHale working more closely
together up front.
With 25 minutes to go sidelined player manager Newton threw on the
returning Stuart Broad and with less than 10 minutes to go he made
the decisive contribution feeding the dangerous McHale who beat the
keeper whilst holding off the Nottsborough defence to finish
clinically. Hill led 1-0 with 8 to go plus stoppages.
Nottsborough knew they had to throw everything into it, and began to
pour forwards but the Hill's defence soaked everything up, summed up
by the "Thou Shalt Not Pass" attitude of Alan Donoghue at right back
whose robust challenges halted many a raid down the Nottsborough
left (one of which earned his customary yellow card). There was no
way through for Nottsborough even the balls that made it into the
box were met with a Hill head or a firm punch from the Hill keeper
Griffin. The ref gave the opposition every chance when he played an
exorbitant amount of stoppage time (a point eloquently made from the
touchline by Newton), but Hill weren't going to concede today.
Full Time 1-0 to the Hill - Great Result, Great Performance
Carshalton 1 Winchmore Hill 1
Southern Amateur League
Intermediate Section Division One
Saturday 18 October
Your
correspondent doesn’t ask much from a team:
1.
Polite responses to communication efforts
2. Positive winning attitude
3. Black boots to be worn by all players (without exception)
4. A decent cup run.
5. Outfield players to understand baby blue gloves are not
an acceptable match day accessory
6. Some originality?
Hill made the long journey to Carshalton last saturday hoping to
maintain their 100% start to the season. Lining up against their
opposition, it appeared at first glance there had been some
confusion with the pitch allocation, Carshalton's forward line
consisted of Phil Jupitus and Jimmy Cranky (the post match grub was
looking promising).
As usual there were a number of changes to the line up, top scorer
Stuart Broad was unavailable with the youth of Dominic and Jamie
coming in on the right hand side and Declan moving into central
midfield.
The game opened with Hill trying to play the attractive brand of
football of the last few weeks, passing out from the back and
through midfield. However it was when using longer diagonal balls to
the pacey Dominic where Hill were looking most dangerous.
The game then began to get a bit niggly, with tackles being traded
and the 18 stone Carshalton centre forward quite literally throwing
his weight around. One such tackle earned the big man a yellow card
and a polite observation from TC referencing his portly frame. Not
to be out done, Alan Donoghue launched into a mistimed tackle
himself and the ref wasn't going to miss another opportunity to get
his book out (this was no time for Mills and Boon though - so away
went the book and he brandished the yellow card instead).
Misfortune then struck as veteran Hill centre forward Newton pulled
up mid sprint with a reoccurrence of his hamstring trouble, with
Keith Gyles still unavailable due to injury, the player manager had
to battle on. This interrupted Hill's flow and the passing game
which had proved so effective in the past was now turning into
threat. One instance of this led to the first goal, Hill attempted
to pass the ball from the back, but as a pass went a stray the
bustling Carshalton centre forward latched onto it and into the box,
rifling a shot into the net giving Griff no chance in goal.
Carshalton led 1-0.
The Hill had to rally and up their determination, they did this as
tackles went in and the game became scrappy again until
the hardworking midfielder Declan Donoghue found himself with space
just inside the opposition box, he dispatched his shot into the
bottom corner for his second goal in as many games. HT 1-1.
During the half time talk the Hill vowed they had to their
determination and aggression if they were to take all the 3 points.
But the second half proved to be as scrappy as the first with both
teams battling with the blustery conditions and the Hill effectively
down to 10 men despite the best efforts of Newton.
The game ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw, performance level will
need to be upped next week.
Winchmore Hill 2 Old Owens 1
Southern Amateur League
Intermediate Section Division One
Saturday 11 October
Your correspondent doesn’t ask much from a team:
1.
Polite responses to communication efforts
2.
Positive winning attitude
3.
Black boots to be worn by all players
4. A
decent cup run.
5. The opportunity to turn back time
6. Avoidance of Friday night temptation.
The reserves increased the pressure on the table topping Owens by
beating them 2 -1 on Saturday. The Hill started hesitantly this week
and deserved to go behind after 20 minutes. The goal reminded the
boys that they are in form and our midfield started to assert
themselves.
Stuart Broad continued his assault on the Golden Boot chart by
slotting home a penalty that ensured Winchmore finished the half
level.
The second half saw us in the ascendancy; the boys are playing a
brand of football that is nearly drawing praise from the fans.
Chances were created, and spurned, before debutant Declan Donahugh
converted at the far post. Dan Putt and TC (Tim Corrick) by this
point were dominating the oppositions 1st team rejects and the back
four, including youth team veteran Steve, were comfortable.
Next week brings the short journey to Carshalton where the boys will
be looking to continue our recent form.
Old Westminster Citizens 1
Winchmore Hill 3
AFA Intermediate Cup
Saturday 4 October
I apologise in advance for this match report which will be much like
a Jack Newton pre-match email to his players: makes little sense to
most readers, worth a look but doesn’t really tell you what you need
to know.
Winchmore Hill 2nd XI have made a decent start to the
season and were keen to ensure this continued against Old
Westminster Citizens in the AFA Cup. Knowledge of what the Hill
should expect against unfamiliar opposition was limited. The only
information that could be garnered from the squad was a valuable
input from Gee, and I quote “played there once, can’t remember the
ground but we had spaghetti bolognaise afterwards, which was
quality”.
The early signs were encouraging as we arrived in the deepest
suburbs of South London, we were delighted (and surprised) to
discover that we had a full team, a washed kit, the medical bag,
some footballs for the warm up and our lucky mascot (the
ever-welcome and constructively-critical Frank).
To be honest we didn’t start that well, the free-flowing football of
previous games was as distant as our Manager was this week (a
wedding in Bath apparently). In the early exchanges Old Westminster
Citizens had a couple of half-chances but we managed to keep them at
bay as our defence remained resolute. Three changes at the back from
last week’s team probably contributed to some early disorganisation.
We welcomed Alan Donoghue back from potato picking, new lad Andy
Griffiths in goal (after impressing in the 3s) and Adam Cook (via
the infamous Andy Russell trapdoor).
The Hill grew in confidence as the match progressed and started to
get the ball down and play. Dan Putt struck a decent free-kick just
over the bar and shortly after Keith Gyles broke the deadlock as he
stabbed the ball home from about 12 yards after Tony Kokkinos had
controlled the ball well and was just about to pull the trigger
himself.
We went in at half-time one goal to the good and confident that we
could improve on our first half performance. Keith Gyles had to be
replaced due to a back injury (reports that this was afflicted by
carrying home a substantial commission earned from hedging against
Lehman Brothers were unconfirmed). This brought youngster Steve
Adjuao (who has impressed with recent performances from the bench)
in to the game at right midfield - that’s right midfield Steve - not
right back!
Shortly after the break we stretched our lead as the ‘man in form’
Stuart Broad concluded a mazy dribble from the left flank by sliding
the ball past the keeper from an acute angle. 6 goals in 4 games is
a decent return for the thirty-eight (yes, 38) year old.
As the game went on the Hill began to dominate and Ben Turner
extended the lead after Dan Putt (another excellent performer over
recent weeks) broke up play in the middle of the park. The ball
dropped to TC who released Broady down the right who then squared to
Ben for an easy tap-in to extend his scoring run.
The Hill continued to push forwards and Steve nearly brought a
fourth goal after skinning about 5 players and then rounding the
keeper, only to then collide with Ben Turner 2 yards out in front of
an open goal. An early October goal of the month contender was not
to be.
To be fair to Old Westminster Citizens they persevered and did come
back in to the match in the later stages. The Hill wisely reverted
to their pressure-relieving ploy of kicking the ball towards Old
Westminster Citizens’ right back who was having a shocker and seemed
determined to use his shin pad to deflect the ball in to touch any
time the ball went near him.
Eventually OWC managed to get a consolation goal as the ball was
allowed to bounce between keeper and defence and their forward slid
the ball through Andy’s legs. This was the first goal we have
conceded in 4 games but should not be seen as a poor reflection on
our goalkeeping debutant who made a number of good blocks and also
distributed the ball well.
We were content to return home having gained a 3-1 win, which
extends our winning run. Although the highlight of the day was the
look on Gee’s face when he was offered a second helping of the local
speciality, you guessed it…spaghetti bolognaise.
We have put in some impressive performances over the past few weeks
and remaining in the both cup competitions beyond September is a
welcome change. However Old Owens visit the Paulin Ground next week
for a league fixture and the true potential of this team will be
tested much more thoroughly. We would do well sticking to what has
brought us recent successes: trying to play decent football whenever
possible, working hard in defence and taking our chances in front of
goal.
Winchmore Hill 5 Old Edmontonians 0
Amateur Football
Alliance
Middlesex/Essex
Intermediate Cup
Saturday 27 September
Your correspondent doesn’t ask much from a team: -
1.
Polite responses to communication efforts
2.
Positive winning attitude
3.
Black boots to be worn by all players
4. A
decent cup run.
5. The opportunity to turn back time
Your reserve side continued their exploits in the cup at home to Old
Eds. As any manager will tell you a settled back 4 creates stability
and cohesion, essential for a decent season; so only 2 defenders
changed this week.
The midfield and the front 2 were unchanged and quickly established
a rhythm of getting the ball and giving it away. The first half
ended with both the remarkable – Newton notching – and the
unremarkable – Newton selecting himself to take a penalty and duly
sending it wide.
The second half was much better, Stuart Broad and his midfield
comrades destroyed any hope of an Eds comeback. Broad is on fire at
present and picked up a well-deserved hat-trick, Gyles weighed in
with a goal that was even uglier than our guest goalkeeper.
The defence sorted their act out to ensure another clean sheet and
the next round beckons.
Goffs
Old Boys 0
Winchmore Hill
6
Amateur Football
Alliance
Intermediate Cup
Saturday 20 September
Your correspondent doesn’t ask much from a team: -
1.
Polite responses to communication efforts
2.
Positive winning attitude
3.
Black boots to be worn by all players
4.
A decent cup run.
With these key messages in mind the reserves arrived at newly
founded Goffs Old Boys to find the changing rooms locked and the sun
blazing.
Goffs were very welcoming and will be a positive addition to AFA
football; they didn’t however have to allow our midfield to have the
run of the game, but thanks anyway.
WHFC’s favourite side was solid and methodical throughout and
deserved the 6-0 victory. The scorers were Turner, Godsalve!, Broad
(golden boot 08/09?), OG, Putt and birthday boy Hackworthy.
Selection was hard this week, decisions were made on the basis of
passes received by yours truly when in goalscoring positions.
Therefore I’ve decided to pick only myself for this week!
We move on gentlemen with the same attitude and target.
Polytechnic 0
Winchmore Hill
1
Southern Amateur
League
Intermediate Division One
Saturday 13 September
Winchmore Hill 2nds started their league campaign off with a trip
down to Chiswick to face Polytechnic with a new manager in charge,
Jack Newton.
Things started well for Newton with a well organised trip down to
Chiswick with the plan to meet at Waterloo to get the 1.07pm train.
Several of the team included Newton himself decided to ignore this
plan and go straight to Chiswick, Charles ended up meeting at
Piccadilly Circus and Stu Broad got on the wrong train, only TC, G
and Tony managed to stick to the plan!
Newton started his managerial career at Winchmore Hill with a
controversial team selection. But the team looked strong. The game
started at a fast pace, but after 2 minutes was delayed when the one
of the Polytechnic strikers had a tooth knocked out and the next ten
minutes was spent with 22 players on hand and knees looking for it!
When the game resumed Polytechnic looked a very strong and well
organised side and were causing the hill a few problems, but the
strong defence dealt quite comfortable with all threats with Carts
in goal controlling his box and defenders very well. Samson and
Brannigan looked solid at centre back and handled the lively
polytechnic strikers well. Towards the end of the first half Hill
started to come more in to the game and had more of the ball, but
both teams had very few chances in the first half and it finished
0-0.
Half time saw Jack Newton demand more intensity from his players and
making his first tactical change and bringing Stu Broad on. 2
minutes into the 2nd half Ben Turner picked the ball up on the left
and cut inside and squared the ball to Stu Broad, who beat his man
and fired in to the bottom corner from 25 yards. This put the Hill
1-0 up, it looked as if Newton’s team talk had done the trick as
Hill looked more positive and lively and controlling the game more.
However, very few clear cut chances were being made by either side,
but G in the hill defence decided the game needed livening up, and
played in the 4 foot 5' Poly forward, who fortunately had his route
to goal hampered by the long grass and fired wide.
Ben Turner for Hill had a good chance when he picked the ball up on
the edge of the box beat his man and fired goalwards only for the
ball to get a deflection and fly wide, this was the last chance for
Hill and Polytechnic had little more to offer apart from a few
desperate attempts to get an equalizer.
So the game ended 1-0 to the Hill, and a great start to Newton's
reign and to the 2nds league campaign. Lots of positives from the
game against a very strong Polytechnic side.
Hills trip home from Chiswick was again well organised and after a
drink in Clapham, the plan was to walk to the tube station which
according to TCs phone was only a 10 minutes walk, eventually after
a 40 minute hike across Clapham common we got to the tube station
and safely home!
Winchmore Hill 0 Norsemen 0
Friendly
Saturday 6 September
Your
correspondent doesn’t ask much from a team: -
1.
Polite responses to communication efforts
2.
Positive winning attitude
3.
Black boots to be worn by all players
The Reserves began
and completed their preparation for the season by answering 2 out of
3 requests. They are available; you just have to go looking for them
in a sports shop as opposed to the out of town jumble sales.
We played a Norsemen side containing a smattering of decent players
in a game that couldn’t have been less competitive. Our reserve side
contains a lot of promise, assuming you are an advocate of a third
Winchmore vets side? Seriously, we have some very promising
youngsters who have pledged to break into the senior side, some
established faces and some of the most interesting looking
footballers I have ever seen. Please watch this space for reports on
our progress.
Oh yes, the game. We were solid, we all tried hard. New boy Dan Putt
won both worst haircut and MOM on his debut. 0-0 solid but
uninspiring. Thanks to Nick Watts for his efforts to kit all sides
out, to Rob Burwood for organising the fixtures and to Mark Godsalve
for making his manager look quick.
Winchmore Hill 5 Wandsworth Borough 0
AFA Intermediate Cup
Saturday 1 November
Your correspondent doesn’t ask much from a team:
1. Polite responses to communication efforts
2. Positive winning attitude
3. Black boots to be worn by all players (without exception)
4. A decent cup run.
5. No one comes the Paulin and takes 3 points
6. Please, please, please - some originality?
The centre pitch at the colleseum saw the second XI in cup action in
early November for the first time in Chairman Gyles lifetime.
A comprehensive performance by the Hill saw the boys depart the
pitch at half time 1-0 to the good following a goal by man of the
moment Stuart Broad.
Encouraging words by the gaffer whose hamstrings were tightening by
the second saw the Hill take control in the second half.
Further goals followed for the excellent Dan Putt, Ben Turner and
that man Broad again made the game safe. Griff, Al, Joe, Hass and
Gee had an afternoon stroll with the keeper only having to make one
save of note.
Jamie and TC were spraying the ball around the park…one such pass
finding the gaffer who promptly attempted to nutmeg his marker. His
marker won the ball then promptly nutmegged the gaffer…twice. Time
to be subbed off and a quick 30 minute cameo for the returning
Naylor.
A fine performance by the boys who continue to impress the packed
touchline at the Paulin.
Crouch End Vampires 3 Winchmore Hill 4
AFA Middlesex & Essex Intermediate Cup
Saturday 8 November
This week’s hack has seen most things in 12 years of SAL football,
but a trip away to Crouch End in the cup produced a game that none
of us expected.
The game was delayed for the late arrival of Lord Gee from Tunbridge
Wells who had no time to apply his deep heat as he strode on to the
pitch to join his team mates. The gaffer went for the tried and
trusted 4-4-2, with three subs looking forward to an afternoon of
expansive football.
Unfortunately the pitch would not allow this, several days rain, two
cross country races and some trail biking had created a challenging
playing area.
Danny Putt started the afternoon in fine form, two minutes on the
clock and a burst into the penalty area lead to a double tag team
scythe which meant a penalty. Three minutes on the clock, the
penalty missed, Putt off injured for Tony K.
Twenty minutes in and the Hill have conceded as many goals in the
match as they had all season....3-0 to Crouch End. Direct football,
poor defending and good finishing contributed to the scoreline.
A post was struck by TC but the Hill had little answer to Crouch End
who were out manoureveing and out muscling the boys.
The gaffer chose his words wisely and loudly as he made his point
with the use of industrial language.
The response was instant with Jamie and TC starting to impose
themselves, Steve, Hassan, Al and Gee remembering how to defend and
Ben and Jack working the Crouch End back four. You felt that a goal
was coming, but ten minutes into the second half the Hill conceded a
penalty. You began to feel that it was just going to be one of those
days. But...Griff pulled off an outstanding save to stop a 4 - 0
deficit. The final 30 minutes of the game and Hill decide to start
playing. Ben plays in Jack for a tap in. His reward - he is hooked
by Frank for Henry who is making his second team debut....Ben is
then hooked by Frank for Nails. The changes lead to more impetus and
also means that Stuart Broad is pushed up front. His contribution so
far, to miss a penalty and generally look fed up. Suddenly he is
seeing the ball and Broad plays in Henry to round the keeper and
finish confidently. Tony K plays in Broad and he finishes from an
acute angle. 3 -3 and the momentum has changed. 90 minutes are on
the clock and the gaffer is urging us to finish the game off...30
minutes of extra time would mean he missed his train to Cardiff. A
midfield tussle and the ball breaks for Broad and he plays a defence
splitting pass. A controlling touch by Naylor, a dink over the
keeper, cue 14 man celebration by the corner flag.
Barley time for a restart and the game is over.. Hill have nicked it
4-3.
A few positive words from the gaffer and we exited Crouch End with
another cup game to look forward to.
Winchmore
Hill 1 Civil Service 1
Southern Amateur League
Intermediate Section Division One
Saturday 15 November
The reserves old rivals arrived at the Paulin for what was a tight,
competitive and entertaining game. Over the last few years under the
leadership of Naylor, Randall and Wainwright the games against Civil
have always been full of incident, goals and a good indication of
how the twos are performing.
Newton’s new look twos went into the match full of confidence
remaining in both cups (a miracle!!) and well positioned in the
league. As usual changes were made from last week. Back in came
Hackworthy, Kokkinos, and Declan (via the trap door of the first
team). Without the unavailable Putt and Bell it was still a strong
looking squad with the rejuvenated Naylor on the bench alongside an
unlucky Steve, and new boy Pablo.
The gaffer deciding that it usually takes us at least 20 mins to
wake up introduced a new warm up ensuring we were ready from the
off, and low and behold it worked!!
The Hill facing the kop end were straight into their flow, short
simple passes, plenty of movement, support and options all over the
pitch, meaning every tackle, header and second ball, much better and
what we all talk about and agree is the only way to play. Tactics
endorsed by a famous quote from Brian Clough “it’s a simple
game, pass the ball to a player in the same shirt and we will be
ok!”
Chances fell to Hackworthy from another excellent G corner however
Joe took his eye of the ball and missed the target.
Kokkinos went on a mazy run from the left, did the same trick
3 times (his only trick!) and found himself free in the area only to
strike the ball at the visitors centre half. Declan also went close
on a couple of occasions getting on to the end of every Newton
flick, a tactic that was unsettling the oppositions defence.
However as per usual it was left to Broad to show the rest of the
team how to do it, cutting in from the right beating a couple of
defenders and smashing the ball into the top left hand corner from
outside of the area, a fantastic goal from a player right on top of
his game.
The remainder of the first half was pretty much Hill domination with
the oppo having little of the ball and making no inroads into the
Hill’s solid defence.
At half time there was little to say other then to carry on and
finish the game by scoring again!!
The second half began with the Hill coming under unnecessary
pressure by giving away the ball and silly fouls in dangerous
positions. Civil’s attacks became more frequent as they chased an
equaliser but the Hills defence winning every header, tackles and
keeping a good shape nullified any progress made. Alan (my MOM) and
Hass were excellent and Griff so far had little to do.
The game became a stalemate and the clocked ticked down with little
occurring other then the odd counter attack from the Hill which with
more care could have clinched the all important second goal. The
closest attempt coming from G, who struck a fierce free kick that
was well turned over by the keeper.
Cue the match changing moment, with a minute left on the clock
Naylor and Declan took a free kick deep into civil territory and
kept the ball gaining another from a frustrated civil defenders
foul, however instead of adopting the same tactic the ball was
played into the keepers hands giving civil one last chance to
attack. The ball was worked down the left hand side and TC
intercepting a pass was unfortunate to give away a corner. With
every Civil player bar the keeper in our box the inevitable
happened. The corner flicked off two Hill players and landed
somewhere close to being over the line. The ref was adamant it had
crossed the line and complaints from the Hill were pointless.
From kick off the final whistle blew and Hill were left feeling like
the draw was a defeat.
Still unbeaten and playing well, the only thing to remember from
this game is to focus for 90+ mins, continue to play the same way
throughout the game and to remember at 1-0 up, the game is only a
couple of seconds from being taken away from you.
Roll on next week.
Winchmore Hill 1
Bealonians 2
Amateur Football Alliance Intermediate Cup
Saturday 22 November
Your
correspondent doesn’t ask much from a team:
1. Polite responses to communication efforts
2. Positive winning attitude
3. Black boots to be worn by all players (without exception)
4. A decent cup run.
5. The rebuilding of Fortress Paulin
6. An understanding of the necessity of sacrifice
Now we have a real season.
Last weeks last gasp equaliser for the hard-working Civil side was
followed by a comprehensive defeat for the reserves. Bealonians
deserved their victory, Winchmore deserved nothing.
Dan Putt scored a goal against the run of play and then departed
with a recurrence of his injury. Andy Griffiths again demonstrated
why he will soon be challenging Carts for the top job, Apart from
that performances were insipid (type it into google Paddy).
The boys now need to demonstrate a desire to put things right. The
effort levels have to rise, individual preparation for games has to
improve and the gaffer has to ensure he has the right personnel. If
not it will be time to raid the increasingly successful 3rd eleven
in order to get the season back on track.
A gloomy report written by a gloomy man, watch this space for a
change of tone next week.
Winchmore Hill 4 East Barnet Old Grammarians
1
Southern Amateur League
Intermediate Section Division One
Saturday 6 December
After a week off, following a disappointing defeat in the cup the
twos were back in action at the Paulin ground.
Relegated to the bottom pitch (it really is that small) it was time
to get things back in order.
The twos started strongly, showing no difficulties in coming to
terms with our new 3-5-2 formation.
Early pressure from the Hill paid off when TC, racing (yes racing)
into the box, received the ball after a Newton dummy and placed the
ball past the keeper, 1-0.
Straight from the restart Hill continued the pressure and the
excellent Danny Putt strolled through the centre of the pitch and
from outside of the box delicately chipped the keeper (reminded me
of the great Glenn Hoddle!) 2-0 it all seemed to easy so far!
EBOGS rallied and had a couple of efforts on goal which were dealt
with by our guest keeper Chris Grey. As most of you know there is
never a dull moment with Chris in nets, so cruising at two nil he
decided to give the oppo a sniff of the game, EBOGS version of Roy
Delap sent a throw into the heart of the Hills area and Chris
unopposed caught the ball, then dropped the ball at the feet of the
luckiest man on the pitch 2-1!
Hill showed good character to put this behind them and continued to
pass the ball around the best you can on a Subuetto pitch! From a
free kick on the outside of the box, Putt played the ball low into
the box, Dec miss controlled it and the returning Has (aka Shergar)
tapped the ball into the net. 3-1
The second half was dull! Nothing of note happened until Dec hit a
deflected shot to make it 4-1 Final score.
All in all a good performance in difficult conditions and a valuable
3 points to keep us in the hunt for the title.
Strong at the back, controlled in midfield and hard work from the
forwards ensured this victory. More of the same next week please.
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