Christchurch v Burton

Match Result: 9 - 1

Goal scorers: Lewis (3), Sam (4), Marley, Calum

This was a ‘winnable’ game against the team bottom of the league. We started the game with our standard formation to contain their fast forwards with Marley and Jack C in defence and Sam on the left of mid field.

The first half was hard fought with both sides battling for position and territory. Our defence Dan, Jack C, Jack J and with Marley acting as sweeper managed to contain the Burton attack After the first ten minutes Christchurch then began to assert more authority on the game with the midfield of Stuart, Sam, Calum and Miles linking up well to create chances for Lewis and Jonathan. Several through balls chased down by the attackers resulted in shots just wide or being saved by the goalkeeper. From a period of sustained pressure we managed to score through Calum with a high looping shot from the edge of the box 1-0 We continued to have the upper hand and scored again when Marley shot low a hard from just outside the penalty area after Burton failed to clear a corner kick 2-0. Christchurch went further ahead when Sam shot home after good work on the left involving Jack J

Half Time 3-0

Burton FC continued to battle with Marley and in particular Jack J tackling well to restrict their attacks. After 10 minutes of the 2nd half Christchurch began to dominate the midfield with Sam, Stuart, Miles and Calum and started the scoring spree. Both Jonathan and Jack C played unselfish roles in setting goals up for Sam who finished well. Lewis scored a hatrick with several fine individual efforts taking his chances well. We were able to play some neat football through the midfield to create numerous chances.

Good morale boosting win with some fine individual performances Jack J in defence and the goal scorers Lewis and Sam. We must remember it is team game and all the boys contributed to a well deserved win.

Man of the Match – Jack J