Starting Line-Up:        

Nathan (Goal Keeper)

George & Ashley (Defence)

Ben (Centre midfield)

Leon (Left Wing/midfield)

Samuel (Right Wing/midfield)

Euan (Striker)

Owen & Finley (Subs)

Long Eaton was looking to get back to winning ways following their one all draw against Wilford in the previous match. The weather was cool, with a very strong wind.

Long Eaton kicked off with the wind in their faces and both teams found it difficult.

Netherfield looked to use the wind to their advantage and fired in a number of shots from distance. Nathan in the Long Eaton goal was on top form and pulled off a string of quality saves throughout the game.

Long Eaton worked hard to create chances and was unfortunate not to turn the chances into goals.

On 16 minutes, Netherfield took the lead with a shot from distance, helped on by the wind, the ball bouncing through into the net.

Long Eaton continued to work hard against the conditions but was unable to get the all important equaliser.

Half time score 1 v 0.

Long Eaton started the second half with their usual determination and the wind behind them but was unable to use the conditions to their advantage, again creating chances but without scoring the goals.

The Netherfield team was coping well with the conditions and 16 minutes from the restart scored their second goal. Two minutes later Samuel got a goal back to get the boys back in the game and give them a lift.

Long Eaton went after the equaliser but it was Netherfield who scored two goals in quick succession to kill the game off.

Final Score 4 v 1.

In summary, the score does not reflect the closeness of this game. The game was played out between two teams battling it out at the top of the table and under some difficult weather conditions.