Central City (0) 0 St. Martins (0) 1

Central City turned in their best performance of the season, but once again came away without reward. The whole team kept its shape throughout the match and with Josh starting as Captain he set the standard for the team with a great performance. City started well and dominated the early stages of the match and they could have taken the lead when Lucas hit a superb volley just past the post. A couple further efforts from distance also went narrowly wide. With Zac struggling with his groin, City had to shuffle the team and bring Onur on up front. Without any further subs to utilise, Central were once again down to a bare eleven. This enabled St. Martins to come into the game, although Central could feel aggrieved that they were not in front at halftime. Central started the second half well with both Will and Sam coming close with free kicks from outside the box. Their tackling and closing down was faultless and St. Martins struggled to play any of the flowing football you would normally expect from them. As the second half wore on it seemed that we were heading for a 0-0 draw, which was the minimum that City deserved, but with the final attack of the match the Saints weaved past a couple defenders and lifted the ball over Noah and into the net. An unfair end to a terrific Central display. If we can maintain this form and get a bit of luck that we deserve, surely we will start to pick up points.

Central City 8 (2) v Crediton 0 (0)

City cruised into the final of the Plate Trophy with a comfortable win over Third Division Crediton. After a slow scrappy start, the midfield was juggled around with Sam, Dan, Charlie and Joey being charged with getting City on the front foot. The changes did the trick and it wasn't long before Lucas controlled the ball and tucked it in at the near post. Within two minutes they had doubled their lead with Dylan turning sharply on the edge of the six-yard box and smacking the ball home. 2-0 up at the break, but with Charlie suffering from a cold and Cameron with a sore back it was time to make more changes and bring on Pacey and Max. The second half started with Central's first lucky break of the season, as Dylan's week effort bobbled over the defender's foot and rolled into the Crediton goal. City were 3-0 up and for the first time this season the players relaxed on the ball and showed what ability they all had. It wasn't long before Dylan completed his hattrick and the game was in the bag. Lucas scored the next two goals, the first following up on Tom D's superb long range effort that came back off the crossbar, and his hattrick was complete with a 20yd strike that dipped in over the keepers head. In the final two minutes, Tom D made it 7 and Joey completed the scoring, ending a morale boosting performance from the team. With 4 subs available the team rotation worked really well and let's hope for good squad attendance in the remaining games this season. Wembley here we come, or is it Wembury.