Match Report - Sat 17 October OB Cup v Salesians

OB CUP v Salesians
Home Lost 2 - 4
Scorers Aaron (pen), Chris

Off we went again with yet another Cup game, this time against Salesians from the SAL.

We knew that they would be a good side and that we had a tough game on our hands. We had a full squad available with 3 subs at the start of the game, but I was worrried about injuries as Chris, Eamon and Petros were all carrying injuries. Pasta also was a sub, and was also carrying an injury.

We started the game well and for the first 5 minutes looked the better side. They were good going forward and their wingers and forwards were pretty quick. On our left side their player was like a Ferrari, quick sleek and pretty with a 0 - 60 of under 5 seconds. Against him we had Chambers, a old Ford Fiesta that never let you down, and a 0 - 60 of under 5 minutes.

After about 10 minutes we lost the ball in their half and the through ball went to their foward and he ran forward and scored. He was about 10 yards off side but the ref didn't see it. I thought the ref was not fit enough ( does this mean that me and Fergie are in the same trouble?)

The goal gave them a lift and for the next 10 Minutes we were under a bit of pressure. As the half went on we finally got to grips with thier midfield and started to push forward and create chances, and with 30 minutes gone, Aaron floated a corner into the box for Chris Bagely to head into the net 1 -1

For the last 15 minutes of the half we were the better side and as the half time whistle blew, I thought that we would go on and win this game.

The second half started evenly and both sides played some good fast attacking football and Tom coming close a couple of times After about 15 minutes we lost the ball in their half and one of their super cars broke forward and scored. 1 - 2

We moved to a 4- 4 - 2 formation in order to try and get a goal back. The possession was even and both sides had chances but none of them clear cut. With 30 minutes gone, there was a drop ball on the edge of our box which we failed to clear, and the Ferrari volleyed the ball into the net. It was a good goal. 1 - 3.

We continued to push forward and got our reward with 10 minutes left, when the ball struck the hand of one of their players in the box. Penalty. Aaron stepped up and scored from the spot. 2 - 3

We contunued to push forward looking for the equaliser and with 5 minutes left we had a penalty awarded against us for hanball in the box. 2 - 4

Aaron pushed forward to make a third striker as we strived to find another goal, but it was not to be. Final score 2 - 4

We also had a few firsts this week.

Chris scored his first goal of the season
For the first time Eamon didnt get spoken to by the ref
Sean bought his first round of the season
Adam Tompkinson played his first game after being banned
Tom Sicknote Hannington didnt get injured

Next week we have yet another cup game. This time in the AFA Cup away to London Welsh reserves. I am not sure if its rugby or football? I will let you all have details by text in due course and will also post the details on the blog.

Player ratings

Lewis Pontin 7
Adam Tompkinson 7
Aaron Wilson 8
Chambers 7
Andy Blackburn 7
Sonny Davis 7
Chris Bagely 8
Tom Hannington 9
Sean Gallagher 7
Petros 7
Niki Heigho 8
Richard Agostini
Eamon Meaney 7

Man of the match - Tom Hannington

John