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.