The Central City year started in the best possible way as Copplestone United were defeated 3-2 in normal time,a result that sees City reach the semi finals of the cup and a tie against Twyford Spartans.
It was just as well it was normal time,at least for the supporters and probably for the boys as well,as extra time and the threat of the dreaded penalty shootout would have needed more specialist equipment than the first aid kit carries.A sunny winters day and an 11am kickoff at KGV,saw a welcome return to action following frustrating postponements and rearrangements.This was a proper cup tie that developed as time went on,to end to end football.All the memories of Ronnie Radford (youtube Hereford vs Newcastle in the FA Cup) come flooding back-now that’s what you call a heavy pitch.Perhaps the KGV groundsman is on top of his game!.
After a couple of close City efforts,Will P unleashed a long range screamer to give City the lead in under 5 minutes of play but Copplestone levelled on 12 minutes with a well taken effort.Cameron stepped up for a freekick on 20 minutes,floated the ball into the box,and Tom ghosted in to restore the lead.The second half saw Sam P deliver his own Ronnie Radford screamer but even a 2 goal lead in a cup match never seemed enough.With Copplestone getting it back to 3-2 with 6 minutes left,it was a tense final period in which City played with defensive spirit,keeping the ball and even enjoyed opportunity to net again.
The semi final beckons,more uncharted territory is to be explored and the vibe continues.Typified by the Man of the Match,scorer of the first brilliant goal,marshalling the troops and vocally encouraging throughout the match,take a bow,Captain Will P.
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