Match Result: Greenfields 1 v Christchurch 3

Goal Scorers: Taylor, Keam, Luke M.

On a warm sunny day with a hard pitch Christchurch were on top for first five minutes or so before Greenfields came back to create a couple of half chances and the game became even. But after fifteen mins Jordyn ran through and played the ball over the keeper but against the post. Fortunately Taylor followed up and under pressure put the ball into the net for 0-1. Christchurch became more confident and started to create good openings. Jordyn came so close when good work down the right took Taylor to the byline where he crossed but Jordyn hit it first time just past the post. There was more good play from Christchurch but they could not turn this play into goals. So Greenfields were still in the game and had a chance from a free kick but this was well taken by Luke H. Then Greenfields equalised when the ball was not cleared and a dipping shot from Greenfields star player beat Luke under the bar - the first goal conceded this season. Greenfields took heart from this and started to take control of midfield.

Half-time 1-1

The second half started with Christchurch continuing to make chances with Jordyn and Keam going close, and the Greenfields keeper looking confident. Greenfields also had a good chance but fortunately for Christchurch it was ballooned over the bar. The heat and the hard pitch was starting to have an effect on both sides, and there was a hard fought battle in midfield. Christchurch continued to produce the better chances but Greenfields saw a bit more of the ball, but Luke H. was not really troubled. The turning point in the game came in around 20 minutes from the end with a piece of skill from Keam. Latching on to a good ball forward he cleverly took on the defender by flicking it over him and went on to beat the keeper with a crisp shot for 1-2. This gave Christchurch a boost and although Greenfields had more possession Christchurch looked more dangerous on the break. From one of these breaks Christchurch won a corner on the right. Elliott's perfect corner was met strongly with his head by Luke M. to net his first of the season and make it 1-3. Greenfields now struggled against a strong Christchurch defence and the team were unfortunate that the referee's whistle went before the ball was headed in from another corner.

Full-time 1-3.

An important win against a strong physical team, when the squad was depleted by absences. Again the team showed considerable character - well done again.

Mike Holmes