SUN 1 OCT 06 ST ALDHELMS ‘B’ 2 FRY CLUB COLTS 1 Our return to Our squad was at full
strength and the first 20 mins was played very much in their half with 2 very
good chances just going wide. Our defence and Midfield very much dominated
their attack although St Aldhelms had 2 close chances from corners. On a big
pitch we were able to move the ball into wide positions where Dean Lapham and
Nathan Dawson provided useful outlets for Mo Bouaziz and Kyle Curtis from
Midfield. On 25 mins though St Aldhelms had a further corner which we failed to
clear and the ball rebounded off the unfortunate Kyle Curtis into our net to
put the home team 1-0 up. Despite making three changes to force a goal back, we
went into half time undeservedly 1-0 down. The second half was to prove
just as frustrating. On 2 minutes a misplaced pass from our defence gave St
Aldhelms a second chance on our goal which they took to go 2-0 up. This forced
us to chase the game and Brad Monelle took up the challenge with 2 great
strikes which the keeper just saved.
However, this also left us vulnerable in defence but James Hurrell Smith
kept the attack away from our keeper Craig Francis for most of the half.
Finally we got a goal from another good strike from Brad Monelle but it was
just too late as the final whistle went very soon after. A very disappointing
performance considering our strength and position. We can play much better and
this will have to be a challenge to our players to prove this next match. Todays Man of the Match was
awarded to James Hurrell Smith for his great defending under pressure. SQUAD: Craig Francis, Danny
McCarthy, Jordan Knight, James Hurrell Smith (Capt.), Michael Payne, Mo
Bouaziz, Kyle Curtis, Dean Lapham, Nathan Dawson, Charlie Frampton, Craig
Andrews, Oli Randall, Bradley Monelle, James Boulton