Finally,a seeming end to the constant falling rain leading to postponements this season.A welcome dry cold day saw City play their return away league fixture against Colyton.The location,a flat flood plain like rural outlook,was perfectly level but reportedly bumpy.City did not have a bumpy ride as such but there was to be no repeat of the home 7-1 thrashing.
City were a goal down almost immediately following a little early spell of Colyton pressure.A decent punch out by Noah fell to a red strikers feet and City fell behind.As the home side took up a defensive position to protect their lead,a pattern repeated throughout the match,City players could be forgiven for getting confused looking at a magic puzzle,such was the illusion created by the red and white blend of the six amassed Colyton players lining up at the back (copyright S Tapp).
20 minutes in and City were level.Cameron dispatched a freekick goalwards from 25 yards out and Will P deflected it to the right corner.It provided impetus for the away side and they started to enjoy more of the play.As the tables turned again though,despite two excellent Noah saves,the home team restored their lead with a decent strike.
The second half saw many chances go begging at either end,numerically more to City,who at times frustratingly abandoned their passing game as the minutes ticked and they looked to level or steal the points.Given Colytons defensive stance,a numerical offense may have paid more dividends as single players couldn’t run through them all.It was a relief when Alfie cleanly hit an equaliser and a relief when the City defence held their nerve on the rare Colyton breaks.A snatched shot at the end demonstrated how close City were to losing on another day.
The Managers’ Men of the Match were Oner and the returning from a long spell on the sidelines Dylan whose presence made the full squad available for the first time in a long time.With much more football left this season,that squad number will prove key.
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