This week we played Beechwood United in an eagerly awaited clash. Since we first started playing 5/6a-side we have both been in different divisions, so after 3 ½ years it was nice to finally meet in an competitive match.
At the start of this match it was cold and snowing, this showed in the early play as during the 1st 10 minutes neither team created any chances. After the initial period of coldness was over, Beechwood created a couple of chances, one of which skimmed over the bar. I was pleased with our defending in the period and our only chances were from impossible angles with little chance of going in.
During the 2nd half we continued as we were, but Spanton was making more and more saves. Eventually they (Jay) took the lead after a quick well taken free kick from the edge of the ‘D’, after Fung’s sliding challenge. We tried to get back into it and started playing around a bit, but couldn’t create anything so just tried shooting from impossible angles. They sealed the victory with a minute to go, after our defence was in chaos and they (Jay) finished clinically. Spanton could do nothing about either goal
Overall a poor display by us, with 0 shots on target. Beechwood played well created chances and were thoroughly the better team on a cold night. |
