Match Result: Ringwood Rangers 0 v Christchurch 6

Goal Scorers: Jordan (3), Max (2), Keam

The second game of the season and almost unchanged squad for this evening game away at Ringwood. Based on last year a tough game was expected, and a big strong Ringwood side proved this to be right. They chased and tackled so that Christchurch found it difficult to get into their normal passing stride which meant that the game was a bit scrappy. Christchurch enjoyed a lot of the ball but were unable to break through, and given the packed midfield Ringwood's threat in attack was sporadic. The half reached its end with neither side really carving out any clear cut chances, but the Christchurch supporters hoped that Ringwood would be unable to sustain their efforts for the second 35 minutes.

Half time 0 - 0.

Christchurch started the second half brightly, with some neat passing moves and this had its reward when the ball was fed to Max to open the scoring early in the half. This helped to settle Christchurch, and with the defence dominating, and the midfield starting to get passes together a second was inevitable coming from Jordyn. The chances started to come now, as Jordyn scored a second in his usual style, Keam cleverly beat the Ringwood keeper before Max scored his second with another good shot. As Ringwood tired, Christchurch worked the bench and in the gathering gloom Jordyn completed his first hat trick of the season.

Full time 0 - 6

A tremendous second half performance, following a battling first half which bodes well for the challenges ahead.

Mike Holmes