CHRISTLETON NEWSCENE 0 - 4 ROCKETS
The boys ignited the Cup touch paper this morning and this result will raise eyebrows as we secured our first 3 points and gave ourselves a great chance of doing well in the competition.
Following some bad luck in not getting a point at Newton the boys showed they are adapting to the higher standard by being organised with a brilliant shape throughout. We gave Newscene very little space to play and were happy to sit off a little deeper which also suits our counter attacking style. Heavy metal football!!!
Paul hit the nail on the head in the post-match chat. The difference between the two teams came down to our heart and desire. We had 10 players who all worked their socks off and put their bodies on the line. Our desire to 'get to the ball' was awesome and even though Newscene tried to pin us back we never looked in too much trouble working the ball through the thirds, which is pleasing.
Rory got us off to a brilliant start by poking the ball through the goalies legs before a brilliant move put Rory through, and he squared to Will B who slammed home.
At 2-0 we knew Newscene would come at us and Xander, Harry and Zac did superbly to adapt quickly to the pace in what became quite an intense, scrappy and physical match. Harry did some great tricks on the right before putting the ball into the box which Rory latched onto to put us 3-0 up.
We learnt from the Jets and Newton game that at times we can swap Rory and Harry, which gives Rory space in midfield (and a break from being bashed about) and gives us a strong, pacey player who can 'give it back' in Harry. We did this again today and it worked for us.
Our fourth goal was ruled out with the ref spotting something after Xander had put Rory's cross into the net - and the boys did much better than our coaches and parents to get over the decision as we looked to press on!
Newscene looked to play the ball about in the third quarter and they showed they are a very good team and this was just an off-day. Our boys got camped in for a time but our defence of Alex, Fin, Hugo and William was just EPIC today. Hugo again made key saves at key times and earned his clean sheet.
With Bailey getting more and more reward for his hard work (up down, up, down!!) we went hunting a goal again which came as Rory picked up a midfield through ball to turn and smash his 6th hat-trick of the season.
MOTM went to all 10 players but special mention goes to Will B who put in a great training and match shift!
Well done to everyone. If we can start to feel 'at home' in this league and play with the effort we did today there is no reason we can't aim to get through to the semi's - we are only 3 points adrift from 2nd place and we have 7 games to go! Lets aim high and see where we can get.
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