Wednesday 28 March 2012

Moorends 8 (4) - (0) 1 Blues

Blues scorer: Liam S

Player of the Match: Steven

Linesman: Mr C Byrne

12 in the Blues squad for a 6.15pm kick off at Moorends: Matty, Adam, Jack, Tom, Steven, Jamie, Mark, Nathan, Jordan, Liam S(c), Liam F and Alex. Joe withdrawing due to illness and Harry returning as a spectator.

The hosts started strongly forcing the Blues well and truly onto their back feet! With deft flick ons, quick balls over the top and strong running forward players Moorends were clearly up for the game. The Blues in contrast were a yard short of pace all over the pitch and by half time it was as good as over. 4-0 to Moorends.

The second half started in the same vein with Moorends quickly moving the score on to 5-0. A handball in the home penalty area secured the visitors a spot kick and captain Liam S stepped up to plant the ball in the back of the net and reduce the arrears to 5-1. The hosts resumed their normal business shortly afterwards extending their lead to 7-1. At this point the Blues reorganised themselves somewhat and started to gain more purchase in the game causing the scoring rate to slow. It stayed at 7-1 until a couple of minutes from the end and with dusk gathering momentum Moorends completed their goal fest with a final strike to run out 8-1 winners.

The match assessors Mesdames Byrne and Mulligan highlighted the efforts of Matty, Nathan, Jamie and Mark and awarded their vote to Steven. Steven started the game at left back where he had his work cut out defending against the fast Moorends forwards and moved to strike during the second half. Well done Steven.

Not really a game to dwell on from a Blues perspective save to say they were generally second best all over the pitch for much of the game and perhaps we can put it down to a late kick off at the end of a hot day and a scramble to get to Moorends on time before the sun went down!

Looking ahead we have now finished mid week training at Hayfield and we will next meet at Cantley Park on Saturday 31 March 2012 for weekend training 9.00am - 10.15am.

On Sunday 1 April 2012 the Blues entertain Hemsworth Terriers at Cantley Park in a home league fixture. The match kicks off at 10.30am and players should arrive by 10.00am for warm up drill. Good luck everyone.