FREETHORPE U9S

Freethorpe U9 Match report

Freethorpe played their 1st game of the new year, at home to a strong Pakefield E team. The 1st half started poorly with Pakefield scoring an excellent goal after some sleepy defending by the Freethorpe defence. The xmas break and lack of matches in recent weeks, was very much evident, with things made even harder with our midfield talisman Tyler missing most of the 1st half. Freethorpe did threaten a couple of times as the half went on, however too many anxious passes and slack finishing meant they went into the break 0v1 down, with Pakefield deserving their lead. The score could have been worse but for some excellent goal keeping by Ben. With the team receiving some harsh words at half time, the boys came out much more purpose, putting pressure on the Pakefield defence and finally starting to play the football that has put them in 2nd place in the league table. A long range lob from Ashley brought Freethorpe back into the game, his 2nd goal of the season and an important goal for the team which made the score 1v1. As the 2nd half went on Pakefield continued to threaten and Ben had to be at his best to keep out the Pakefield attackers. With about 10 minutes to go, Henry slotted a through ball to the lighting quick Liam, who promptly slid a ball under the advancing keeper to make the score 2v1, giving the Freethorpe supporters something to cheer about. Both teams battled hard in a sporting game, however there was to be no further goals in this closely contested game of football. MoM Ben, some excellent keeping by the Freethorpe star stopper. Next match away at Swindell B, details to be confirmed.