Battling City edge out Brixington

Central City produced a battling display to beat Brixington Blues 2-1 in a tight game against dogged opponents. Goals in either half from Julen and Alfie W meant that City made it three wins on the trot.

With both Mark and John away, managerial duties were temporarily taken on by Simon Wilding, with John Plumer stepping in as referee. The early stages of the game saw City use the wind to their advantage and push forward on numerous occasions. An early City corner saw a sliced defensive miscue just clear the bar and from a subsequent effort, Julen shot narrowly over. City continued to press from midfield and had several efforts on goal, notably from Will P, Dan and Alfie W. The almost constant pressure finally paid dividends when a shot from Dan from a Will P corner was guided in by Julen to put City 1-0 up. Brixington then started to come into the game and Sam had to be alert to push a shot past the post. Just before half-time, however, they levelled the game with a shot squirming under Sam and into the net.

With the wind now in their favour, Brixington went into the second half with their tails up and City were forced deep for much of the opening stages. Sam was again called on to make a good save but at the other end, City were proving dangerous on the break. A chipped ball from Julen to the back post was put narrowly wide by Ryan and Cameron had a couple of free kicks from dangerous positions, one arising from a bursting Alfie W run which only a desperate foul by a defender could stop. Alfie was proving a handful for the opposition defence and his perseverance paid off when he scored what proved to be the winning goal with just under 10 minutes remaining. There was still time for Brixington to mount some late attacks and one hand in mouth moment saw a shot roll narrowly wide of the far post. City held on, however, for a hard-fought but ultimately deserved victory.

Man of the Match went to Will P for a performance full of energy, determination and some delightful touches. He drove the team forward in the second half and made some crucial defensive interceptions to keep the opposition out. Well done Will P!

Overall, City produced a battling display against well organised opposition and kept up their unbeaten run. Next up, our friends and neighbours, Central United!