Hythe and Dibden Jets v Christchurch

Hampshire Cup

Match Result: 1 - 4

Goal Scorers: Olly B (2), Harry C (2)

Hythe are a very good team; their only defeat this season was against Pace and we had played them twice in an 11 a side tournament; losing a group game and then beating them in the semi final. In terms of chances we dominated the first half but we never looked comfortable. Late on we conceded a penalty and were relieved to see their striker (who trains at Portsmouth) put the ball over. In the last minute we won a corner and a fantastic cross was met in the air by Olly Balmer and the ball went like a rocket into the goal. The half time whistle went as Hythe restarted the game. We played much better in the second half and good finishing from Olly again and Harry put us 3 nil up with 20 minutes still to play. Hythe kept playing well though and deservedly scored with a really nice move. That made for a nervous 5 minutes as they rallied but Harry's second settled it all down and we looked comfortable from then on. So we're into the quarter final and can only assume we'll be up against even better teams from now on in. Well played to everyone!!