ROCKETS 5 - 1 TARVIN
A fabulous result and performance from the whole squad resulted in our 7th win in 9 games since Christmas against a side who had beaten us 0-3 last time we played.
We played 7-side and two 25 minute halves today for the first time, as this will be the format next year. We started really well and looked the more threatening team, although Tarvin had a couple of breaks from their academy player (no 23). In the 12th minute Xander picked up the ball on the left side, beat two players before hitting it low into the bottom corner. It was a brilliant goal.
We then changed the team around for the next part of the half and although we started a little shakily, allowing Tarvin to equalise, we soon found our rhythm and confidence with Harry coming into the game on the right hand side. With a couple of minutes to go in the half we re-introduced Bailey who fired across for George to finish nicely (with that trusty left foot!!).
At 2-1 up we then swapped around again and we started where we had left off by dominating possession and always trying to pass and play the ball. We had spoken at half time about targeting the Tarvin no. 23 who was a threat on the ball. Other than one occasion when he broke through we got much closer to him and were able to break up his runs.
We really used the width and big pitch well today. Our passing from the back was excellent and we were able to get the ball forward quite easily to our midfielders and strikers which is really pleasing to see from a coaching point of view. This was also the case last night at the excellent training session.
Our dominance of the game began to tell and we scored our third from a Harry corner which Zac got something on and it sneaked into the bottom corner. This was brilliant as we had been practising this near post run last night at training.
Our fourth came quickly after as Harry broke through and shot and the ball fell to Zac who guided it into the bottom right. Then Zac completed his hat-trick by smashing one into the top left.
In the final 8 minutes we switched Finlay and William to left and right midfield and they were both free to roam forward and show how adaptable our squad is. Fin was able to stretch his legs and was really unlucky not to score.
Hugo didn't have the busiest game today but at 2-1 up he pulled off an amazing save from point blank range which the Tarvin coach said was the best save he'd seen this season. He obviously didn't see the one against Saughall!!!
Will B did a great job and is really improving by holding his position and trying to always turn the opposition. Rory's passing and team play was great in training and again today. Our defence of Alex, Charlie, William and Fin was rock solid.
The MOTM choice came down to the outstanding Xander, Zac & Bailey and the lads threw Hugo's name into the hat as they knew how important that save was. The MOTM went to Zac who always raises his game even higher against his old team!
To be honest the score could have been more. Both Harry and George smashed good chances high and wide bringing back memories of Geoff Thomas for England and Ronny Rosenthal for Liverpool - one for the football aficionados there! Unlucky to both lads as they actually caught the ball too well!
Well done to everyone. This was a great performance.
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