FREETHORPE U9S

Freethorpe this week played a big Hempnall B team and got back to winning ways after a disappointing result in the previous week. With a change in formation at the start, Freethorpe piled on the early pressure, with Henry, Jordan-Lee and Tyler working hard and making things difficult for the opposition defence. Within 5 minutes Freethorpe went 1v0 up with a tidy finish from Henry and shortly after, scored again with Jordan-Lee poking a ball home from 3-4 yards, with a shot which hit the post and just bobbled over the line. With a solid defensive performance from Matthew and Ashley at the back, Freethorpe had the foundation to push on and create further chances. An excellent corner from Ashley, found Tyler who struck the ball home making the score 3v0 and this is how it remained until half time. In the 2nd half, a nicely worked passing move started by Henry, found Jordan-Lee who had lost his marker, a composed finish gave him his 16th goal of the season and made the score 4v0. A poor clearance by the Freethorpe defence led to a consolation goal from the Hempnall B side, which keeper Ben was unlucky not to keep out - despite making a cracking save down at his near post. Throughout the 2nd half, Henry was causing real problems for the Hempnall defence with his speedy ball control and dribbling skills - after a long mazy run into the Hempnall box, the ball found its way to Liam who finished nicely past the Hempnall keeper making the score 5v1. Ashleys long throws and corners were a constant threat and it wasnt long before Freethorpe found themselves further ahead, when a nicely struck corner was met by Liam, who finished with an excellent header from 5-6 yards out. The game finished 6v1 and this was a much improved team performance. MoM Liam, two excellent goals from a player who has shown the right attitude throughout the season. No game next week, next match 18th February away at Hemsby C.