Pot Black v Harrods
15-03-08
Result win 5-1
As the season draws to a close, PB need to win all 4 remaining league games if they are to be champions. Having drawn once in the league already this season with Harrods this was always going to be a tough match.
PB had a changed side with the formidable pairing of Danny and Lansy on the bench to put the fear of god up the front men should they not perform.
Today’s game kicked off in near perfect conditions although the pitch was slightly on the hard side. The early stages were fairly even with neither side bothering the opposing keeper. PB was struggling to put 2 passes together and was continually being outfought by a Harrods midfield, which meant they kept relying on the long ball too much. After 25 mins Harrods took the lead after good work put their forward through with a run on to goal and gave Kev Sherwood no chance. Still PB struggled to put 2 passes together but still managed to create and waste some good chances to equalise. Half-time approached and it looked as If PB would go in 1-0 down but with the best move of the match switching the ball from one wing to another resulting in a good cross for Liam to convert.
There was still time from a throw near Harrods 18yrd line, Liam controlled the ball and twisted in one movement to plant the ball in the bottom corner to give PB a 2-1 lead at half-time.
The next goal was crucial to the outcome of the game and with only 1 minute gone in the second half, Harrods keeper done well to parry a shot, but unluckily saw it bounce up to Rory who nodded the rebound in to give PB a 3-1 lead. This gave the PB the confidence they needed and were now playing some neat football. With Harrods heads dropping it was all one way traffic and several good chances went begging before more good work from one wing to the other, left COOPS with a run onto goal and neatly put the ball into the net. Rob was subbed to let Danny have a much waited come back up front with Liam going wide. With his first touch, a delightful swivel and superb through ball to Harvey should have brought another goal but the surprise of it must have put Liam off! Coops then had to be replaced with Lansy to partner Danny with Rory returning to a wide position. There was still time for a fifth when a superb free-kick from Max on the left let Rory show his great heading ability by out jumping the defence to plant the ball in the roof of the net to give PB a 5-1 lead.
Overall a pleasing result and a superb second half showing that will need to be repeated in the last 3 games of the season to give PB a chance of winning the league.
MOM
Dale Andrews – never gave their danger man Quin a chance.
15-03-08
Result win 5-1
As the season draws to a close, PB need to win all 4 remaining league games if they are to be champions. Having drawn once in the league already this season with Harrods this was always going to be a tough match.
PB had a changed side with the formidable pairing of Danny and Lansy on the bench to put the fear of god up the front men should they not perform.
Today’s game kicked off in near perfect conditions although the pitch was slightly on the hard side. The early stages were fairly even with neither side bothering the opposing keeper. PB was struggling to put 2 passes together and was continually being outfought by a Harrods midfield, which meant they kept relying on the long ball too much. After 25 mins Harrods took the lead after good work put their forward through with a run on to goal and gave Kev Sherwood no chance. Still PB struggled to put 2 passes together but still managed to create and waste some good chances to equalise. Half-time approached and it looked as If PB would go in 1-0 down but with the best move of the match switching the ball from one wing to another resulting in a good cross for Liam to convert.
There was still time from a throw near Harrods 18yrd line, Liam controlled the ball and twisted in one movement to plant the ball in the bottom corner to give PB a 2-1 lead at half-time.
The next goal was crucial to the outcome of the game and with only 1 minute gone in the second half, Harrods keeper done well to parry a shot, but unluckily saw it bounce up to Rory who nodded the rebound in to give PB a 3-1 lead. This gave the PB the confidence they needed and were now playing some neat football. With Harrods heads dropping it was all one way traffic and several good chances went begging before more good work from one wing to the other, left COOPS with a run onto goal and neatly put the ball into the net. Rob was subbed to let Danny have a much waited come back up front with Liam going wide. With his first touch, a delightful swivel and superb through ball to Harvey should have brought another goal but the surprise of it must have put Liam off! Coops then had to be replaced with Lansy to partner Danny with Rory returning to a wide position. There was still time for a fifth when a superb free-kick from Max on the left let Rory show his great heading ability by out jumping the defence to plant the ball in the roof of the net to give PB a 5-1 lead.
Overall a pleasing result and a superb second half showing that will need to be repeated in the last 3 games of the season to give PB a chance of winning the league.
MOM
Dale Andrews – never gave their danger man Quin a chance.
