FREETHORPE FC U9S

Freethorpe U9 Match report

This week Freethorpe played higher league opposition in Waveney B and put in a fantastic performance, probably the best football played since the team formed. Although Freethorpe were unable to find another victory to bounce back from a loss last weekend, they put in a performance they should all be proud with. As the match started, Freethorpe conceded an early goal, with an unlucky Ben unable to hold onto a shot and a Waveney player following in quickly to slot the ball home, leaving Freethorpe 0v1 down. From this moment onwards, Freethorpe took the game to the opposition and some of the passing football seen between Jordan-Lee, Tyler & Henry was a joy to watch. Freethorpe kept pressing forward with attack after attack and it wasn't long before they drew level with a contender for gaol of the season from Jordan-Lee, drilling a ball into the top corner from the edge of the box. Freethorpe defended strongly, with Matthew having by far his best game in a Freethorpe shirt, winning almost every ball at the back. At the half time whistle, the boys went in 1v1 and when they came out for the 2nd half, they lost their way a little. Two quick goals from Waveney, one of which was a real quality strike from some distance, put the opposition 3v1 up. Midway through the 2nd half, Jordan-Lee was re-united with Henry up front and before long, Freethorpe again found their game and started to pile on pressure to the Waveney goal. With Tyler and Ashley making strong runs from midfield and defence, Freethorpe continued to cause the opposition problems. A long throw from Ashley found Tyler, who rounded the keeper and slotted the ball home from 7 yards into the corner. This made for an exciting finish, with Freethorpe going close on a couple of occasions before the final whistle. The game finished 2v3, however this was a pleasing performance which proves the boys could hold their own playing against opposition from a higher league. MoM Matthew, for an all action display at the back. Next match away to Bungay town, kick off time to be confirmed.