Match Review

17th September 2000 Burton Joyce 1 v 2 Ravenshead B
Scorers: Sam Smith

Our first home match of the season certainly brought us back down to earth after the 12-0 victory of last week. The first half was fairly even, Sam Smith for BJ hit the cross-bar early on but unfortunately we went 1-0 down after 10 minutes after a messy goalmouth scramble, and the score remained this way until half time. One minute after the restart we went 2-0 down by a well taken goal. At this stage BJ, rather than accept defeat, started to play and move forward. Sam Smith scored a superb individual goal with 10 minutes to go, picking up the ball well inside our half and going the full length of the pitch before slotting a well struck low ball home. The remaining minutes were all pressure from BJ, a header just wide from James Bird followed Sam Smith hitting the foot of the post. Praise must go to the Ravenshead goalkeeper who saved quite a few shots without fumbling despite the wet ball. Unfortunately the referees whistle came to early - this was certainly an exciting match for both players, managers & the larger than average crowd.

Verdict : We were unlucky not to equalise in the second half after all that presssure!

Manager's Comment : "The boys' were much improved in the second half, and I'm encouraged that we had so many chances on goal. Unfortunately it just wasn't our day. Occasionally we got a little out of shape but we'll be working on that."

"Performance of the Week" awarded to James Bird - well done James!

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