Author Coach Andy
Another valiant effort from the Cobras who just need a bit of luck!
| Familiar slate grey skies and the risk of rain in the air welcomed the Cobras to the beautiful surroundings up in the hills of Holmbury St Mary, Upon arrival the Cobras were taken through their pre match paces by our very own 'Mr Motivator', Simon who surprisingly showed little if any after effects from his Birthday celebrations from the night before.With the Smith boys still stuck in the hoards of supporters traffic trying to get to the game the Cobras lined up with an unfamiliar and untried forward line of Luc and Willem. Game on ! | |
The Cobras had made a wise decision to kick up the slope first half but were on the back foot from the off with the Rams looking to press home the 'hill' advantage. The Cobras back line of Fin, Kelsey & Marco all producing some excellent last ditch tackles to keep the scores even. Angus, Archie and Ben all working extremely hard to clear the danger and give the hungry forwards something to feed off. It was however only a matter of time before the Ewhurst pressure finally came to fruition, with the Cobras failing to clear their lines with any conviction, Ewhurst took a well deserved lead. This goal also saw the arrival of the Smith boys half way through the first half. The introduction of the Smiths gave the game a very different meaning, from the off the industry and determination took Ewhurst by surprise and the Corbas started to get a foot in the Game.
Ben was in imperious form, pulling the strings and frequently releasing Angus or Harry and Oscar down the left hand side. Willem now in his more familiar role in the midfield was leading the Ewhurst right back a merry dance, surely it was only a matter of time before the equaliser came? A lightning move down the left hand side saw one of the Smiths boys (sorry can't remember which one) make a fine run to the byline and a a quick cross was met at the near post by Ben who with the outside of his right boot audaciously flicked the ball past the keeper at the near post. The remainder of the half saw the Cobras take the ascendancy and were the more likely team to score. The half time whistle came with honours even at 1-1.
Ben was in imperious form, pulling the strings and frequently releasing Angus or Harry and Oscar down the left hand side. Willem now in his more familiar role in the midfield was leading the Ewhurst right back a merry dance, surely it was only a matter of time before the equaliser came? A lightning move down the left hand side saw one of the Smiths boys (sorry can't remember which one) make a fine run to the byline and a a quick cross was met at the near post by Ben who with the outside of his right boot audaciously flicked the ball past the keeper at the near post. The remainder of the half saw the Cobras take the ascendancy and were the more likely team to score. The half time whistle came with honours even at 1-1.
A quick change in personnel saw Chris take the field with Willem switching to between the posts. Archie and Luke were also re-introduced. The Cobras continued where they left off and used the slope to their advantage with wave after wave of pressure from the Cobras, Ben , Luc Chris, Harry and Oscar all going close. Kelsey also providing some excellent set piece delivery, ensuring several goal mouth scrambles that just couldn't be finished off. Chris also proving a menace down the right hand side. As the clock ticked by were the Cobras going to rue their missed chances? Unfortunately this was to be the case with the Cobras being caught out twice on the counter attack and conceding both times, including a cruel deflection of a blameless Archie which ensured Ewhurst took an undeserved lead, The third goal quickly followed with tired legs and failure to clear their lines meaning the Cobras now had a mountain to climb.
With a 'never say die attitude' Ben surged forward yet again breaking the offside trap and cooly slotting his shot past the oncoming keeper with consummate ease. Was there time for a deserved equaliser? alas not with the ref signalling the end to an enthralling game shortly after, which for the third time meant defeat by the narrowest of margins.
Well done to Ben G and Harry for their awards today, everyone gave it their all, a more positive result is surely just around the corner.
With a 'never say die attitude' Ben surged forward yet again breaking the offside trap and cooly slotting his shot past the oncoming keeper with consummate ease. Was there time for a deserved equaliser? alas not with the ref signalling the end to an enthralling game shortly after, which for the third time meant defeat by the narrowest of margins.
Well done to Ben G and Harry for their awards today, everyone gave it their all, a more positive result is surely just around the corner.
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