Thursday 11th October 2007 Hampshire Intermediate cup 2nd round

CHRISTCHURCH Reserves v BROCKENHURST Reserves

Manager Tim Collins found his reserve team selection restricted because of the eligibility of some of his regular players. Those that had previously appeared in the FA cup or FA Vase or Hampshire Senior cup where not allowed to play in this competition. Tomorrows FA Youth cup game also meant that the under 18’s were not available for selection. However, nobody could have expected the result that followed.

1 Jason Collins
2 Peter Old
3 David Legg
4 Ricky Jacobs
5 Ian McIntosh
6 John Armour
7 Dean Collins
8 Alex Jones
9 Tom Kellaway
10 Craig Davey
11 Billy Jaworski

14 Chris Mawer
15 Michael Ferguson

The game started at quite a pace with Christchurch putting some passing moves together while Brockenhurst seemed to prefer the long ball game. Christchurch gradually got on top and despite several near misses it wasn’t until the 27th minute that the first goal was scored. And what a great move it was. David Legg advanced on the left and fed Alex Jones who in turn crossed for Tom Kellaway to strike the ball home low past the keeper’s left hand. Just 4 minutes later and Christchurch increased their lead when Craig Davey flicked the ball on for Alex Jones to take forward and score with ease. Jones then turned provider as his free kick was touched in at the far post by Billy Jaworski. Just 5 minutes to half time and Brockenhurst pulled a goal back when a low drive hit the post but then rebounded into the goal off the diving Jason Collin’s back. Play returned straight to the other end and Dean Collins crossed for the advancing Ian McIntosh to loop a header over the keeper and into the net.

Half time: Christchurch Res 4 Brockenhurst Res 1

The second half saw Christchurch play some scintillating football with Alex Jones and John Armour bossing the midfield. The passing moves meant that Brockenhurst were chasing shadows for the rest of the match. John Armour caught the opposition defence out when his quickly taken free kick hit the back of the net without the keeper moving. The goals came thick and fast as second half substitute Chris Mawer turned smartly and shot home. Then Davey rounded the keeper to score and when Jones was brought down in the box following his mazy dribble Davey scored from the spot for his second and Christchurch’s eigth goal of the evening. Still Christchurch came forward and Mawer scored again as he was tackled with still 20 minutes to go. Craig Davey then completed his hatrick when he won a tackle and smashed the ball home. Not to be outdone Chris Mawer also completed his hatrick when he spectacularly smashed the ball home and followed this with a well taken goal for his 4th and Christchurch’s 12th.

An entertaining game with a hatful of good goals from a rampant Christchurch Reserves. All credit to a young Brockenhurst side who continued to try to play football despite being outplayed at times.

Final score: Christchurch Res 12 Brockenhurst Res 1

Images from this match are in the image gallery.

The Bridgeman