MATCH HOME TO ASHTON BOYS 27/04/08
In a game against our
bogey side in recent seasons and tournaments we just went out looking for a
marked improvement on our match form as the boys have been training really well
in recent weeks.
A TEAM GAME
We started in good form taking the game to Ashton straight from the
off. Eli had a good run and won us a penalty which Owen stepped up to take with
an assured look on his face only to hit the post and see it saved by the
keeper. We kept the pressure on with Kerion and Lewis
going close as we kept on pushing for the goal we deserved for the way the
boy’s were battling. Our defence at times was not
being tested which allowed Harry to push on and get a great strike away which
was just wide in one of the best half’s of football I have seen us play.
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Second half
Ashton start the stronger and forced Brandon into early save and from
his big goal kick, Callum is in on goal only to fire
just wide (not our day in front of goal as chance after chance goes missing) A brilliant
run by Eli results in a corner for Fry’s as his shot takes a touch on it’s way
through. Ashton then force their own corner and in a smash and grab raid manage
to force the ball home after a goal mouth scramble1-0 to Ashton against run of
play. We keep plugging away but chance after chance just goes begging for us
and Ashton win 1-0.
B TEAM MATCH
Started well both with sides going for the win. Ashton force an early corner but it is well defended and we go on the
attack. Frys attack and Josh James fires a left foot
shot just wide. Now Ashton hit back on the attack forcing Rhys into great save.
Rhys is now the keeper who is being kept busy but he is up to the task of
keeping us in the game. George then goes on a good run and passes to Dan who
just couldn’t get the right connection on the shot. We are now pushing forward
and a good run by Josh James, using both feet, to cut and twist in side before
finding Jacob with a good pass. Jacob takes it on and has a great strike well
saved by the keeper. First half finishes 0-0 and the boys are playing well.
Second half
We start the half in good form with Dan forcing an early corner which
Dan Bowden takes and their keeper claims as it comes in to box. Frys are doing a good job of stopping the Ashton throw ins going anywhere. Great chance from Frys
sees the keeper come out and Dan Wetmore lobs the ball over him but Dan Bowden
just fails to add the finishing touch as Scott passes out and a missed chance
again. Jacob goes on a run and is taken out in the box and a penalty is awarded.
Jacob gets up and dusts himself down to strike the ball into the bottom corner
1-0 to Fry’s. We then start to move the ball around really well and look in
total control of the game until Rhys has a rush of blood and brings down an Ashton
striker in the box for a penalty which they convert 1-1 and that’s how the game
finishes.
Overall the boys played really well and I am proud of the way we
controlled the game and matched Ashton who are one of
the strongest teams in the league at the moment. This has been one of the best performances
of the season and shows that we are making progress and looking good for next
season and the summer tournaments.
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