This was a match that turned on what can best be described, as a dubious decision.
We started the match well by going 1 - 0 up, after a quick free kick from Paul. The game was close, with both teams taking the lead and then losing it again. We went into half time at 3 - 3 and the match looked promising. During the first half we really should have scored more and Tom was unfortunate twice striking the frame of the goal.
Half way through the 2nd half, came the dubious decision. Dave was adjudged by the referee that he handled deliberately outside the area, therefore was sent off. I have spoken to Dave about this and he said it hit the top of his shoulder, but as I didn't see this clearly I can't really have a view. Anyway after that, Fung stepped up in goal (as James was in Basingstoke) and we lost an outfield player. When Dave was sent off we were only 5 - 4 down, after the dismissal we conceded 3 goals in 8 minutes, but in truth it could and should have been more.
Overall, it was wet, miserable, we played badly and a crucial decision went against us. Their really isn't anything positive I can think of to say. |
