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Long Eaton United U9 Blue v West Bridgford Spiders U9 CUP Match 17/11/0 |
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Another tough game in store, same team selected as last week and we had just lost to this outfit two weeks ago. Pitch had a lot of long grass on one side, which wouldn’t help our little wingers, as ball would hold up in this grass.
Things started off well for us, using the same formation as last week we were at West Bridgford early on with there goal keeper soon in action. We were really looking strong with again Sam and Stephen being strong in midfield with Matthew looking secure at the back.
Bradley was really starting to look like he now has a bit of belief in his ability, holding ball nicely with his back towards their goal, this takes a fair bit of skill, as he waited to lay ball off to either Jacko on the left or Joe on the right. it wasn’t long before he drew defenders away to allow Stephen to run through and slot the ball home, nice goal! 1-0 to Long Eaton. Corners were also causing Bridgford some concern, as we had been practising. One ball broke out from a corner, and Sam teed it up and cracked it just pass the top corner, Wow! Sam nearly scored, I think he may have meant to miss it as he has been promised a kiss from our Raffle Manager, Carolyn, if he ever scores!!
Bridgford did put some good attacks but Jacko & Joe were working hard tracking back, and putting in good tackles which stopped a lot of passes getting through. Anyhing that did get through Matthew was defending well and Lewis was very confident between the sticks.
Half Time: 1-0 to Long Eaton
Second half started much like first, but Bridgford were working hard, bringing there sub on and they were getting chances, Lewis was making several timely saves. With Bridgford pushing on, we got a good break and moved it up field with great skill, for Bradley to break and wait for goalie to commit himself before putting it nicely away. 2-0 to Long Eaton. Tim brought subs on Ben, Liam & William. but Liam wasn’t feeling too good, so he came back off and Jacko went back on. We then had to knuckle down and toughen up, which we did well and match ended up 2-0 to Long Eaton, Well done lads, excellent display, with good spirit and telling tackles
Full Time: 2-0 to Long Eaton
Man of the Match Joe
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