FREETHORPE FC U9S

Freethorpe travelled to Lowestoft on Sunday to face a competetive Gunton Youth side, on a beautiful day for football. In the 1st half, Freethorpe worked hard, however playing on a bigger pitch than usual, things were difficult, especially playing uphill, despite there being lots of space which enabled both sides to play some good passing football. Despite threatening on a number of occasions, Freethorpe were unable to score the goal they needed and at half time, the sides went in 0v0. In the 2nd half, both teams came out and in the early stages, it was the Gunton side who looked more likely to score, playing some nice football and catching the Freethorpe defence sleeping. However, some good goal keeping by Ben and some excellent defending from Ashley kept the opposition strikers at bay. Midway through the 2nd half, Gunton got the goal they deserved to make the score 0v1 and from then on, it was an upward battle for Freethorpe, who really needed a win today to keep them pushing for the finishing position of 2nd place that they have worked hard for all season. As the half went on, Freethorpe finally got back into the game, an excellent through ball from Jordan-Lee sent Tyler through and a long range shot beet the keeper making the score 1v1. Despite coming close on a few other occasions, it was such an even game, that neither side really deserved to win. The final whistle went with the score 1v1. MoM Ashley, for an excellent performance, in both defence and attack. Next game 1st April at home against Bungay Town. – details to be confirmed