Back to Earth with a Bump!

It's a funny old game football!  What a difference a week can make?  OK, so maybe, technically, it was actually "walk-over" given the opposition only had 7 to start with and we "dontated" Rob to their team in the first half.  However, the Eagles determination and often skillful play, coupled with some possible complacency in the Strikers ranks, ensured we were given a shock and it has to be said the Eagles were good value for their win.

Last week we beat our opposition 12-1.  This week we lost 5-3. What happened? What lessons can be learnt?

Well, first of all it has to be said that we didn't exactly play badly, we just weren't as hungry for the ball as the opposition was. Simply put, we missed too many chances to make the game safe and we were way too careless in defence. Too many times we progressed forward in search of a goal and left gaps at the back and we left our 'keeper hopelessly exposed to their penetrating attacks. We also didn't mark their most threatening players effectively enough, although there was some staunch defence at the back and on the sidelines. And in front of goal we squandered too many chances; passing may have yielded more goals than shooting on site did.

Elena closes in on an attack!

I'm sure we will bounce back again, but I suppose it was a good lesson to learn.  We must never be complacent and take a result for granted. We must always put the effort in and work hard if we are to be rewarded with a win.  So let's lift our heads and prepare for our final game next weekend.

Scorers:

Ian 2

George 1

Champagne Moment: Jack's fearless last ditch second half save at the feet of the opposition's strong striker Marcus.

Fans Favourite: Jack for the many saves and his brave antics "between the sticks".

"The Gaffer"