An unusually quiet Saturday morning at KGV saw City run out 3-1 victors over Copplestone United in calm overcast conditions,at least meteorologically.
Any optimism regarding the outcome of an hours’ U12 football against a side lining up a player short dissipated shortly after the visitors kicked off and the first half provided few opportunities for either side to break the deadlock despite an early vicious shot by Alfie W temporarily poleaxing the keeper.
When City failed to capitalise on corners forced by good work by Ryan on the right and Alfie R on the left,and a great run by Will P ending in a shot bending to the side of the right post,the half time whistle was fast approaching with a goalless scoreline thanks to solid defensive lines.
With Will A remaining alert at all times and being called upon to make clean catches from several threatening shots behind the trio of Josh,Ewan and Charlie,it was the last named who opened the scoring when pushing forward on the left and cutting inside to jink past several players before expertly lobbing the keeper,the team earning a five minute break with a confidence boosting 1-0 lead.
The second half saw a noticable injection of pace by City and an increase in the physical nature of the opponents game and encouragement bordering on overcompetitiveness.
Sadly Dan was unable to continue and required hospital assessment following an ankle injury but not before he had seized the opportunity to play to the whistle,as it had not blown,clever midfield determination allowing the ball to break for Will P to double the City score with a right top corner screamer.
Subs Tom and Joe were increasingly riding harsh challenges to threaten down both wings and this persistence allowed Joe to further increase the score with a magnificent effort.
There were frustrations with City being caught offside following passing,flowing movement from all sections of the pitch but the defence and goalkeeper held firm as the team ran out with their second win and a Division 1 unbeaten record.
Top of the table at 2pm Saturday 20th September 2014!.
A real victory for sportsmanship and intelligence and damned good defensive play by parents Man of the Match,Josh.Great stuff.
Footnote.
Unannounced FA official reports on our coach as part of a league assessment process and determines he is doing an excellent job.
Not like the FA to recognise the blindingly obvious!!!
Andrew & Jasmine
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