Both Dan & the boys left a game again where they felt they deserved a point or more from it!
They started off on the front foot and took the game to the home side who sat 2nd in the league. Attack after attack came and surely a goal would follow? But Saxilby proved to be stubborn and defended the goal well. Then the dreaded blip came, 10 minutes of the team losing focus and the passing sharpness allowed Saxilby to take control, which then saw them go 3-0 up. Once again this league showing us that if you don’t take your chances you’ll be punished. New keeper Toby made some superb saves, settling his nerves as he made his first competitive appearance!
The half time team talk was needed to lift the boys, you could see their disappointment after playing so well!
As the second half kicked off, it was clear the boys had the fire raging again, Saxilby were limited to their attacks and thwarted by Toby, Jack, Isaac, Jenson and Rueben whenever they got close. After an injury to Vinnie, we pushed Jack further up the pitch, and within a minute he grabbed a goal as he attacked the back post to score. The boys were hungry now, and the attacks didn’t stop, Charles used his pace and got behind but some good saves denied him. Teddy got in on the action but again, that 2nd goal was avoiding us! Cody then broke the offside trap and delivered a beautiful cross, the defenders cleared but only as far as Jack who controlled the ball and smashed a volley past the keeper!! No stopping it, and was celebrated with all his team!
They continued pressing for the equaliser, but Saxilby stood strong and the final whistle blew, heartbreak for us, joy for them as they didn’t have to face another attack!
MOM went to the whole team, so many good performances… it was unjust to select a few!

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