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Match
Report 22nd Sept 07 |
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Finchampstead
A 2 – 3 Binfield FC |
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Finchampstead won their first two
fixtures this season scoring an awesome table -topping 22 goals so
we knew we were going to have an interesting 6-pointer game, but
also knew we can compete with the best. |
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The game got underway with the
expected Finch charge; waves of attacks crashing on the rocks of the
Binfield defence, Matthew in goal had plenty of action to deal with,
and deal with it he did! Binfield
were having trouble breaking out of their half.
Time for a change – on came Lordy and within a few minutes,
with virtually his first touch he burst through the well-organised
Finch defence and coolly finished chipping the keeper.
1-0 and Finch looked stunned, but were undeterred and continued
with their positive attacking football, launching down the right wing,
usually lead by their strong and skilful No. 8.
They were, however, a bit more careful about watching the
counter-attack they now knew we were capable of.
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With half time approaching
Finch got a well-deserved and well-taken goal through a long-range
effort into the top corner. Half-time
1-1
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| The second-half saw
more Finch pressure but also Binfield getting more of the game, the
busy number 8 was finding our left-wing a lot less profitable with
Lewis and Alex patrolling. Sure
enough the steadfast Binfield defending lead to a counter attack and
Lordy in again to put us 2-1 up and Finch wondering just how well
they would have to play to get something out of the game. |
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| The chances became
more even as the game went on and the Finch frustration began to
show itself in a physical way, one poor challenge leading to a free
kick in Mark range, he duly stepped up to fire in an excellent
attempt which curved just outside the near post. Finch’s self belief remained undaunted, to their credit,
and as they attacked through the centre, a last ditch tackle gave
them a central free kick on the edge of the area. The No. 8
stepped up to curl a powerful shot into the corner giving Sibs no
chance. 2-2. |
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| With all to play for
and not much time, both teams went after the winner; Binfield now
creating more chances - TC coming very close with a short
range effort and Lordy through a few times.
The game seemed to be heading for a draw when Lordy got the
ball wide on the right and made for goal, the angle and distance
tight, he launched a cross/shot which sailed high and into the Finch
net despite the best efforts of their goalie.
Hat-trick!
With 30 seconds left there was little Finch could do and the
game ended a memorable victory for Binfield FC U13's. |
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of the Match: As I said on
the day, picking an out-field player would have been extraordinarily
difficult given the excellent all-round performances that were put
in, but I think it was unanimous from our side, (and the opposition,
from what some of them sportingly said), that Matthew should be
honoured, he was simply amazing with save after save after
double-save keeping the prolific Finch attack out. Well-done
Matthew. |
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| Given the amount of
times last season saw Binfield conceding late goals it was nice to
have one ourselves, all the hard work, endeavour, commitment and
skill were rewarded this time and the team got the result they
deserved. Everyone
played their part and takes the credit.
Finchampstead will wonder how they didn’t win, as they have
a great team and play well – that’s football!
Great Finch ref and friendly parents. |
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| The only downside for
me was the footballs in the car stunk of fox dung all the way home! |
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| Team:
Matthew, Alex, Lordy, Daniel, James, Oliver, Chris, Ben W, TC,
Lewis, Mark, Jacob, Dev and Michael |
