BLACON YOUTH 'A' 2 - 3 ROCKETS
A storming performance this morning which was surprising considering the training session last night was a bit of a struggle!
Paul and I thought hard about our set-up today and we went for Zac in the middle and Rory up front, with pace and width either side and on the bench. Its really important now that players can keep their shape and understand their roles.
We started brilliantly and got through the Blacon defence early on with Rory being brought down from behind but the ref playing on. With a carbon copy move 2 minutes later Rory put us ahead with a fine finish to the bottom corner.
In the second quarter we switched a few players and from the kick-off we put together a four man passing move from wing to wing for Harry to run and strike the ball into the bottom corner. Already a goal of the season contender!
In the 3rd and 4th quarters the game was end to end and following Blacon getting themselves back into the game we switched firstly to Fin and then Zac to play a deeper holding midfield role. This worked well and although Blacon equalised we always looked a threat on the break.
Our defence was much more alert this week. Charlie was clearing his lines and Alex made a couple of really important blocks and tackles. William in goal kept us level with a brilliant one handed save round the post and a brave save off his line late on.
Xander and the Blacon no.14 were having a very physical battle on the wing. It was interesting to watch two talented players trying to force the other back, and I think Xander won the battle on the whole.
At 2-2 we were finding space and this resulted in Xander getting a cross into the area and Fin smashed the ball into the roof of the net for the winner.
We saw the game out like Liverpool V Chelsea to record our first competitive win which helps our seeding for the upcoming Cup competitions.
Well done to the boys.
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