BUCKHURST HILL u14 - 9
On a cold a wet morning Hill find themselves feeling like Liverpool, knocked out of the Champions league and playing Thursday night football in the Europa! but like Jose the gaffer wanted a professional performance and to progress in the competition.
The boys didn't switch on for the first five minutes and if you don't focus you will get punished. The home side started brightly and on their first attack after Hill had given away possession they found acres of space in the box which left the forward with time to find the bottom corner. 0-1
In many ways it was probably what Hill needed as they showed why they are a good side. Immediately they started to win tackles and play with the ball. Brookes who had a good game and seems to be enjoying his free role picked up the ball from the home side's goal kick and run straight through the defence but sees his shot hit the side netting. Grace from the next goal kick does exactly the same and his shot flashes across the goal. Hill are now on top and it feels like only a matter of time before we are level.
A few minutes later Ewing picks up the ball just in his own half and plays a ball over the top for Bolton to chase, he shows good strength out muscling the centre half and coolly lobs the keeper. 1-1
Now the turn of Harris to play it forward, Grace shows strength and pace and slots home. 1-2
The home side have been on the back foot but break away only for S Barrett the save well and quickly release King down the right. He finds the feet of Harris who shows a deft first time touch into the feet of Dackombe who picks it up in his own half and takes off on a amazing run beating five players and going through on goal only to see the ball bobble past the post after chipping the keeper.
Brookes then gets the goal his play had deserved, picking the ball up 35 yds out beats the defender and buries the ball in the bottom corner. 1-3
Brookes again is involved in the fourth. Showing lightening pace from the halfway line leaves the fullback standing and gets to the byline where he cuts the ball back to the penalty spot. Ewing who had started his run just outside his own box arrives to side foot the ball first time into the bottom corner, very Lampard esque! 1-4
Just before halftime a Brookes corner finds Harris a yard out and he volleys home. 1-5
Halftime 1-5
This is also an appropriate time to mention how the ref complemented one of the coaches for taking the ball out of the sky with snow on it with the outside of his foot killing it dead. Gazza you know that won't be the scouse coach!!!!
The second half gets under way and immediately both subs on at halftime have a big influence in the game (the gaffer was very quick to point out where the credit should go, rightly so too) H Barrett plays the ball upfield to Bolton who again shows good strength and determination to win the ball and then hold off the centre half. He plays in Swan who with his fist touch of the match hits the bottom corner. 1-6
Hill who are now totally in control break at will and see several efforts go narrowly wide. The home side although down but are not out and S Barrett makes a good save to tip a very good shot around the post.
H Barrett again plays the ball forward and this time Grace is hand to burst clear and hit a pile driver into the roof of the net. 1-7
Within a minute Grace is away again, this time the keeper gets a hand to it but the power is too much and the ball settles in the back of the net. 1-8
Grace now running at will gets his fourth of the game when unleashing from the edge of the box giving the keeper no chance. 1-9
A game played in good spirit and we thank all involved from Codicote for their hospitality.
Another little nugget for Gazza as a certain coach and no names mentioned but I used to play against him often and nothing has changed, tried a few keepie upies and typically hit his shin and knocked it 20yards onto the pitch whilst the game was in play.... At least now he keeps it on the pitch!!!
Just one more thing and I think it has been mentioned to a few if not all of you and that is we would like a couple more volunteers to be hacks. The pay isn't very good. The need to know about football is limited,all those that have spoken to Paul about Liverpool will understand what I mean.... On a serious note it would mean one report about every four games and some different views would be welcome.
Please drop Russ an email if you are interested (which means we do need somebody)
From Russ,Dean,Darren and the three hacks have a great Xmas and see you in the New Year.
The boys didn't switch on for the first five minutes and if you don't focus you will get punished. The home side started brightly and on their first attack after Hill had given away possession they found acres of space in the box which left the forward with time to find the bottom corner. 0-1
In many ways it was probably what Hill needed as they showed why they are a good side. Immediately they started to win tackles and play with the ball. Brookes who had a good game and seems to be enjoying his free role picked up the ball from the home side's goal kick and run straight through the defence but sees his shot hit the side netting. Grace from the next goal kick does exactly the same and his shot flashes across the goal. Hill are now on top and it feels like only a matter of time before we are level.
A few minutes later Ewing picks up the ball just in his own half and plays a ball over the top for Bolton to chase, he shows good strength out muscling the centre half and coolly lobs the keeper. 1-1
Now the turn of Harris to play it forward, Grace shows strength and pace and slots home. 1-2
The home side have been on the back foot but break away only for S Barrett the save well and quickly release King down the right. He finds the feet of Harris who shows a deft first time touch into the feet of Dackombe who picks it up in his own half and takes off on a amazing run beating five players and going through on goal only to see the ball bobble past the post after chipping the keeper.
Brookes then gets the goal his play had deserved, picking the ball up 35 yds out beats the defender and buries the ball in the bottom corner. 1-3
Brookes again is involved in the fourth. Showing lightening pace from the halfway line leaves the fullback standing and gets to the byline where he cuts the ball back to the penalty spot. Ewing who had started his run just outside his own box arrives to side foot the ball first time into the bottom corner, very Lampard esque! 1-4
Just before halftime a Brookes corner finds Harris a yard out and he volleys home. 1-5
Halftime 1-5
This is also an appropriate time to mention how the ref complemented one of the coaches for taking the ball out of the sky with snow on it with the outside of his foot killing it dead. Gazza you know that won't be the scouse coach!!!!
The second half gets under way and immediately both subs on at halftime have a big influence in the game (the gaffer was very quick to point out where the credit should go, rightly so too) H Barrett plays the ball upfield to Bolton who again shows good strength and determination to win the ball and then hold off the centre half. He plays in Swan who with his fist touch of the match hits the bottom corner. 1-6
Hill who are now totally in control break at will and see several efforts go narrowly wide. The home side although down but are not out and S Barrett makes a good save to tip a very good shot around the post.
H Barrett again plays the ball forward and this time Grace is hand to burst clear and hit a pile driver into the roof of the net. 1-7
Within a minute Grace is away again, this time the keeper gets a hand to it but the power is too much and the ball settles in the back of the net. 1-8
Grace now running at will gets his fourth of the game when unleashing from the edge of the box giving the keeper no chance. 1-9
A game played in good spirit and we thank all involved from Codicote for their hospitality.
Another little nugget for Gazza as a certain coach and no names mentioned but I used to play against him often and nothing has changed, tried a few keepie upies and typically hit his shin and knocked it 20yards onto the pitch whilst the game was in play.... At least now he keeps it on the pitch!!!
Just one more thing and I think it has been mentioned to a few if not all of you and that is we would like a couple more volunteers to be hacks. The pay isn't very good. The need to know about football is limited,all those that have spoken to Paul about Liverpool will understand what I mean.... On a serious note it would mean one report about every four games and some different views would be welcome.
Please drop Russ an email if you are interested (which means we do need somebody)
From Russ,Dean,Darren and the three hacks have a great Xmas and see you in the New Year.
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