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TAVERHAM v MULBARTON – 1ST FEBRUARY
Another horrible day at Hinks Meadow, snow as well this week! Mulbarton were the visitors.
We were on the attack straight from the start, and were unlucky not to convert a couple of chances. We then got caught twice by a ball through the middle, but their striker shot wide with the first and Oliver saved the second. Back to the other end, and Reuben had a good chance to open the scoring. There then followed a succession of corners – Dom just missing the goal with one header, otherwise no other threat. The first goal eventually came after a great run from Jack G, who crossed the ball for Will to tap in. Jack G also had a part to play in the second goal – shooting well, with Mark on hand to net his first goal of the season. Will then scored again following a goalmouth scramble. Half time score 3-0.
Jack D came on at the start of the second half, replacing Jack L. Immediately we were on the attack, Will working really hard down the right, and Mark down the left. We had numerous corners, but no goals came, although we were totally dominant. Finally the fourth goal came, Jack G staying on his feet in the area, rounding the keeper and putting the ball in the back of the net. The fifth goal followed quickly – again from Jack G following some good work from Will and Luke. The Mulbarton keeper made a couple of good saves, and their defence stuck to their task well, blocking a few shots before Will finished another good move to make it 6. Jack L came back on to replace James. Will swung in a corner which the keeper pushed into the goal for number 7. We were pressing constantly, with no threat to our goal. Mark broke down the left, crossed well for Jack L to volley home number 8. Almost at full time, Jack G intercepted a poor clearance and scored with his left foot to make it 9. Final score 9-0.
MAN OF THE MATCH:- Will Miller
LAKEFORD v TAVERHAM – 8TH FEBRUARY
A trip to Eaton Park today, for the game against Lakeford. There was an even start to the match, Oliver making a good save to survive an early scare. After 10 minutes, Jack G turned well into the box following good play by James, and was literally pounced on by the Lakeford keeper. However, the referee did not deem this foul worthy of a penalty and waved play on. The keeper duly kicked long and their striker finished well to put them one up. We were finding it hard work, the front 2 were getting little service, although we narrowly missed equalising following a well flighted free-kick from Jack G. Lakeford then broke again, and their striker won a penalty which was hit well into the back of the net. Half-time score 0-2.
The second half started with us trying to get the ball forward more. Freddie made a great saving tackle as Lakeford broke. From another Jack G free-kick Reuben reduced the arrears at the far post. This proved they could be vulnerable, but within 5 minutes Lakeford again went 2 goals ahead. Jack D came on to replace James, with Reuben dropping into midfield. The game proceeded to fizzle out, although Lakeford hit the post from distance. We never really looked like scoring apart from one great run down the left by Jack G, who got to the by-line and crossed, but Will and Reuben were unable to connect. Final score 1-3.
MAN OF THE MATCH:- Freddie Steele
TAVERHAM v NORWICH UNITED – 15TH FEBRUARY
Illness and other commitments meant that we were down to bare numbers today, with Oliver having to play out, and Liam going in goal.
Straight from the kick off we took the game to them, making a very positive start. Some good long balls were coming in, mainly from Jack L and Oliver, and from one of these Jack G hit a strong shot, which beat the keeper but hit the post. Will then put in some dangerous crosses, but Jack G and Jack D were just unable to connect. Alex played a good through ball which Jack G reached, and saw his shot deflect past the keeper to put us one up. After this we began to struggle in midfield, and from a hopeful looking ball Norwich United equalised. We then had a good penalty shout turned down. Still we were looking dangerous, Jack G and Will playing well, and some nice balls were being played up to the front. Jack G miscued a shot when well placed, whilst Will shot from distance over the bar. As the half went on, play become more even and they were getting past us too easily on both flanks. From a disputed free kick Norwich United scored to make it 2-1. Will and Jack G were still working hard, and from another good ball forward by Jack L, Jack G outstripped their centre half, took the ball on and finished superbly to equalise. However, just before half time, a nothing ball into the area was not cleared, and it found its way into our net from 2 yards. All 3 goals conceded were preventable. Half time score 2-3.
The second half started well, with play fairly even, although Oliver and Freddie were averting danger well. We were still looking capable of scoring, and from another attack we were awarded a penalty. The normally reliable Jack G hit the ball straight, and the keeper saved well with his legs. The next goal would be crucial. From a ball into the centre, their keeper made another good save, with Will smacking the crossbar from the rebound. It didn’t look like it was going to be our day. Virtually straight away they broke and a deflected shot beat Liam – from 4 shots they had scored 4 goals! Time was against us now, and the ball spent a lot of time in the midfield area. There appeared to be an air of inevitability about this game, and this was compounded near the end when a cross from wide floated over Liam and into the net. There was time for a consolation goal from Jack D before the whistle blew. Final score 3-5.
MAN OF THE MATCH:- Oliver Inwards
SPROWSTON v TAVERHAM – 22ND FEBRUARY
We travelled to Sprowston this week. After defeat in our last game it was important to get back to winning ways before the cup semi-final next weekend.
We looked lively in midfield, with Will, Jack L and Tom all working hard and playing some good balls. Jack L played in Jack G with a lovely ball, but he took his shot too early and it was easily saved. Oliver then saved well, diving at the feet of the Sprowston striker. Eventually our domination paid off, and Dom hit a superb left footed half-volley past the keeper from a corner. We almost increased our lead, but Jack G shot wide. Will also had a left foot shot from distance. Good play down the left from Mark saw him lay the ball off to Alex, who played a nice ball through for Jack G to score another great left footed goal. We were well on top, but a minute before the break Sprowston pulled a goal back. Half time score 2-1.
James and Jack D came on for the second half, replacing Tom and Alex. We were now playing downhill and down wind and started brightly. Jack G played a great cross field ball to put Will through, but he missed the goal. Sprowston began to come back, especially in midfield. However, we were still creating chances. Eventually the third goal went in, Jack G hitting an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net. After this the game fizzled out, apart from Freddie making a fantastic clearance after the attacker had taken the ball round Oliver. Final score 3-1.
MAN OF THE MATCH:- Tom Hunter/James Smith
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