FREETHORPE FC U9S

Freethorpe U9 Match Report

Freethorpe this week travelled to a strong Pakefield E side who were sitting one place higher in the league table at the start of the encounter. On a lovely day for football, Freethorpe started strongly and got off to a flying start with Joseph scoring a long range shot which the Pakefield keeper was unable to reach. As the half went on, Freethorpe continued to pick up momentum and Jordan-Lee pounced in the opposition box and slotted the ball home, to leave the boys 2v0 up as the half time whistle went. In the 2nd half Freethorpe continued to pile on the pressure, although at times were left open for quick counter attacks by the extremely quick Pakefield forwards. Some excellent defending by Joseph, Natty and Matthew meant Pakefield chances were kept to a minimum, although there were definitely a few nervy moments as the 2nd half went on. Before long, Jordan-Lee was again in the right place at the right time, scoring a simple tap in to take his tally to 9 for the season. Some shoddy defending at a corner, left an unmarked Pakefield player with a simple tap in to make the score 3v1. Despite losing a goal, the team kept on working forward with midfielders Tyler/Ashley working extremely hard. Soon, an excellent throw-in from Ashley found Henry in the box, who swivelled and found the net with a crisp volley. In the last 5 minutes Pakefield scored again direct from a corner leaving a final scoreline of 4v2. Although today showed a real need on some work in defending corners, this was a really good team performance, with every one giving 100% against a very sporting Pakefield side. MoM Joseph, for an excellent long range finish and some vital interceptions. Next match, Home against Swindell B - kick off time to be arranged.