Corfe Mullen v Christchurch

Match Result: 1 - 4

Goal Scorers: Lewis (3), Callum

After winning our home meet just 2-1, we knew Corfe Mullen were a threat, & posed a danger with their quick forwards. So we started with Paul, Marley & both Jack’s in defence, Miles, Callum, Brad, Stu & Sam in mid, & Jonathan & Lewis upfront. We looked the more likely team to score as we dominated the first half. Lewis drew first blood, with a run into the box from the right, & neatly placed shot low to the keepers left. Corfe were creating chances, but Paul & Jack J, held strong, & and the pace of Marley & Jack C played a crucial role, in snubbing out their attacks. Lewis went on to score another 2 to put us comfortably ahead at half time, 0-3 up.

The second half we made a few positional changes, but the team looked flatter, as Corfe pushed harder, a failed clearance led to a Corfe goal, putting the pressure back on, 1-3. Corfe kept pushing for the duration of the second half, looking like the more eager of the two teams, forcing Finn to pull a few saves out of the top drawer to keep us ahead. Christchurch put the nail in the coffin with about 7 mins to go, when Lewis supplied Callum a great pass, which he willingly tucked away. Full time score 1-4, win!
The team in general played well, though we lost our sparkle in the second half. We had a few contenders for man of the match today, Lewis had a great game scoring 3 & supplying 1, & Finn made some superb saves, & Marley & Jack C covering a lot of ground at the back. But we felt Paul played a crucial part, giving us solidity at the back.


Man of the Match: Paul