The pitch had held up quite well after all the recent rain, the 1st half was like a game of chess, both side trying to work out their plan of attack whilst also defending to limit clear cut chances.
We moved the ball well but at times maybe we could have moved it a bit quicker.
The defence worked well as a unit, much improved performance this week from Marcus at left back and also Ollie did well as a centre back. After good play a couple of chances fell for Jack who couldn't quite take his chances. Lewis was excellent in goal when called upon, great distribution, vocal to the team and confidence in a high starting position meant he was 1st to any long balls played through. With 5 minutes left of the 1st half Oliver was found on the right wing put in an excellent early ball for Dan to attack and he found the bottom corner.
2nd half we aimed to utilise the wing areas more as this is where we were creating chances, The middle we wanted to tighten up a bit more but never quite worked out in the end. Sam B made a couple of good saves but we didn't pass or keep the ball for long enough periods.
Sam M normally dead from a free kick blazed just over the bar. We unfortunately conceded 5 which to me seemed an unfair reflection on the game but hopefully we'll learn from it and give less space in future games.
Man of the Match this week went to Lewis for his 1st half display in goal, very composed, confident and dampening any half chances with ease. He also came on for a few minutes at the end in an outfield position