MATCH REPORT 7/10/07

FREETHORPE FC U14

Freethorpe U14's played in a tough game against Shrublands B in the first round of the cup. Although Freethorpe won, this was a game they could easily have lost. Freethorpe started well and took the lead via a goal from Nathan only to then concede a goal from a free kick. After this Shrublands spent most of the time in and around Freethorpe's 18 yard box and could they have been at least 4-1 up at half time. The score however remained 1-1 at this point. At the beginning of the second half Shrublands deservedly went into a 3-1 lead. Following this the game was to completely change. Thanks to good saves by Ben, a great goal line clearance by Dan and then a hattrick from Nathan followed by a good goal from Mark, Freethorpe ended up winning 5-3. Hopefully this game was a wake up call for all the boys as they have now used up a huge slice of this seasons' good luck. Thanks go the the referee and all the supporters. Next game at home against Hemsby kick off 1.30pm.

FREETHORPE U10 MATCH REPORT 7/10/07

Freethorpe this week travelled to Swindell B in the cup and played out a hard fought game against evenly matched opposition. In a tight 1st half display, Freethorpe done well to keep a clean sheet, however seemed to find it difficult adjusting to a slightly bigger pitch and rarely threatened the Swindell goalkeeper. The teams went in 0v0 at the break, however the 2nd half was to be a much more open game, with some tough but fair tackling from both sides causing a few stoppages in play. Swindell took the lead early in the 2nd period, after a goalkeeping error left a Swindell attacker with an open goal from 4 yards out making the score 0v1. Freethorpe continued to battle after going behind, against a Swindell side who played some nice football at times. Matthew had a solid game at the back making some important tackles against a Swindell side breaking forward regularly. Freethorpe did have a couple of opportunities to score in the 2nd period, with Jordan-Lee hitting a nice shot well saved and Lee who bursted through the swindell defence shortly after coming on, only to be denied by the Swindell keeper. Midway through the 2nd half, Swindell were awarded a penalty and had they scored the game would surely have been over, however an excellent save by Ben in the Freethorpe goal ensured Freethorpe kept only a one goal deficit. Ben was to make a couple of other important saves after this, to keep Freethorpe in the game. Towards the end of the game Freethorpe pushed on and kept the pressure on Swindell defence, with only seconds remaining Matthew bursted through and hit a powerful shot from outside the area, Jordan-Lee reacted quickest in the Swindell Box and controled the ball and swivelled, however was unfortuantly unable to get any power on his shot, this was to prove Freethorpes last effort before the final whistle went. Freethorpe can go home with their heads held high, with all players giving a 110% throughout the game. MoM Ben for a 1st class penalty save and solid performance. Next match away at Shrublands A - kick off TBA