MATCH REPORT - SAT 6 FEB

ROCKETS 7 - 1 ELLESMERE PORT RANGERS

An emphatic win this morning on a challenging pitch in cold and wet conditions.

After four weeks of playing on 4G we adapted really well back to the grass and mud. It wasn't easy to play our passing football but we managed to move the ball pretty well considering.

We started very quickly and the boys executed the game plan of pressurising Ellesmere Port very well. Our opposition went for a flat back three which meant with us having two at the back that we overpowered them in midfield and we got through on goal countless times. George opened the scoring with two excellent finishes and Zac added a third to put us in control. 

In the second quarter we continued to dominate with Harry finishing to the bottom corner from a good move and Rory scored a fine individual goal bringing back memories of his 'John Barnes' in Brazil moment last season!

In the final two quarters we kept a nice shape and decent control of the game. Xander grew into the game and having been unlucky in the second quarter with one heading to the top corner, and then hitting the post from a free kick he got a deserved debut goal with a screamer from 20 yards. 

George completed his hat-trick (his third of the season!) with a trade mark cool finish.

At 7-0 up were took the opportunity to move players about with William and Fin both playing further forward which was good to see. Charlie held our defence together and was as organised as ever and Bailey and Zac had their usual high energy games. Hugo didn't have a great deal to do but when needed he was safe and his kicking was brilliant again.

We conceded a goal late on as the lads were pushing up and we got caught at the back.

MOTM was a very tough call and we felt that it was even between Xander and George. So Xander will captain the first two quarters in the next game with the arm band going to George at half time.

This result takes us to 9 wins, 3 draws and just 5 defeats for the season - bearing in mind 4 of the defeats came in Sept and October! We are now four wins on the bounce scoring 28 goals in these games!

Well done to everyone today, thanks for great support and also a word to Hayden for refereeing.