Match Report...

Carshalton 7s

4 Adam Lemon, Rick Morris, Steve Hayes, Jay Breen

Old Westminster Citizens 5s

3  

SAL Division 5 - 7th October 2006

Oh dear 7s; where do I start?  We started the game fairly well. We had a few decent opportunities early on. Matt Boyman was unlucky early on, his shot went inches over the bar (100 inches). Jim Armstrong also had a fantastic one on one chance but instead of shooting he decided that it would be more fun just to pass it to their keeper. I also had what some might say were good opportunities, but I won't talk about those. Old Westminster Citz. 5s didn't really cause us many problems in the first half!  It was like playing a team of Richard Morris's. The first forty minutes of the first half we could have scored kazillions. With about five minutes left MOM Steve Hayes lost his marker with a mesmerising story and slotted home a Richard Morris flick on.

We went into half time feeling very frustrated. As usual we got a superb team talk from our skipper??????? Jay Breen looked very tired at half time but this was soon sorted out with some Lucozade. Squits!

We started the second half very brightly. Steve Hayes put in a quality cross right to the edge of the six yard box.  This led to a scrap where the ball fell nicely to myself where I reacted with lightening reactions and banged home the goal of the day.

2-0 up and we were looking good, I mean seriously good. Our 3rd goal was an inspirational solo effort from Jay Breen. I won't say anymore about it as I'm pretty confident Jay we'll tell you boys all about it on the fantasy forum. 3-0 up and we suddenly started to crumble...... crumble like a well made apple pastry. Old Westminster Citz. 5s started to take full advantage of our dip in form. All credit to Mark Brown, he made some quality saves. A few erratic goal kick's though, followed by some harsh words towards himself.....mothers..... you boys know the rest. But Old Westminster Citz. 5s scored 2 in quick succession. But we got stuck in. As usual Jim Armstrong made many crucial tackles. One that sticks in my memory was when one of their strikers was through on goal and Jim Armstrong ran full pelt over taking several snails on the way and made a crunching tackle which led to their player rolling round on the floor like he just had both of his legs ripped off by a badger. But with a bit of magical water he was miraculously back on his feet in minutes.

With about 10 minutes left Richard Morris scored through a good move. 4-2. Within minutes Old Westminster Citz. 5s scored a 3rd very controversial goal. 4-3. Final whistle.  Job done.

We were the much better team but we made hard work of it.

Well done boys 

PS Just a quick thanks to Grant and family for their support.

Adam Lemon aka Top Goalscorer