Match Report - Okehampton 1 - 4 Central City

It is rare that I am lost for words boys……but the team's performance this morning away at Okehampton was SENSATIONAL and you should all be really proud of the way that you played and supported our team! 

As we said at training, this was our toughest test of the season so far, but even from the warm up I could tell that all 12 of the boys were fired up and ready to put it on the line! 

We were missing Julen who was poorly so hope you feel better soon Julen! 

The team fitted back into a 9-a-side formation really easily, the 3-4-1 shape worked well and suited the play of a number of Central players. 

 As before we had a solid defensive game, with great play from Sam R, Will A, Oscar, Cameron and Teo enabling us to feel confident that even when Okehampton pressed we held a strong defensive line. It was also great to see some of the close ‘touch tight’ marking that we focused on at training. 

We had strong goalkeeping performances from the two Sam’s!! Sam P in the first half and then Sam R in the second. 

Further up the field our 4-wide midfield were simply outstanding. Great performances from Dan, Will P, Joe, Ryan in the first half and then from Alfie R and Sam P in the second half. Alfie W had a good game up front showing good strength holding the ball up. 

We were unlucky to go a goal down in the first half, but boys you showed so much positive energy and didn’t let your heads drop. We were assisted by the wind in the second half and scored four great goals, Dan, Sam P and Alfie W (2). 

Thanks to Shane for picking the ‘Man of the Match’. He had a tough decision to make as there were many good performances, but his pick of Sam P was a great call! Shane picked Sam P for his performance in goal in the first half and then on the left of midfield in the second half, scoring a goal and generally having a strong all-round game. Well done Sam P. 

The team had good leadership from Dan again as captain and we all showed good spirit and sportsmanship. 

Thanks as always to John Braddick for his skill and guidance and to all the parents for making the trip. 

The league table has already been updated and shows that we are slowly moving up the table, crucially we now join Bideford Blues as the only undefeated team of the season. 

As well as playing really well, it is great to see us enjoying our football so much, playing with a smile and working so well as a team. 

See you all at training at St Luke's starting at 6pm on Wednesday. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 

Mark 

PS – Good luck to Micky who is running the Great West Run tomorrow!! Go Micky!!