MALPAS BLACKS 3 - 4 ROCKETS
The boys showed the 'great character' of a Brendan Rogers team to win their Shield group with two games to spare. 8 wins and 24 points means we will play in the semi-final against the runner up from the other group - probably Tarvin.
The game today was really enjoyable as it was the first time since Vicars Cross that we've played a team of similar ability. Good opposition and the fact the pitch was long, narrow and on the side of a mountain further evened up the match.
In the first two quarters we had three or four chances but a combination of great goalkeeping and us not hitting the target meant the match was even after 25 minutes.
Rory broke the deadlock early in the 3rd quarter as he went through on goal, turned the defender and keeper and slotted to an empty net. It was a deserved goal and we looked pretty comfortable at this stage.
In the final quarter all hell broke loose as firstly Malpas drew level and then went 2-1 up as the boys started the quarter fast asleep!
Bailey then equalised from long-distance before Rory scored two more break away goals with brilliant finishes to make is 2-4 to the Rockets. Malpas weren't done yet and they scored late on to set-up a grand stand finish which the boys saw out with some solid clearances and defending from Fin in particular.
MOTM went to Rory who scored a hat-trick but also showed that letting the ball run, making the simple pass and finding space is what its all about. William set the tone in defence in the first periods with some great tackles and getting in front of the attackers. Fin also caught the eye today with some typically combative play when we needed to be strong.
Well done boys. Semi-finals here we come!
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