CONSTANT YOUNGSTARS PRESSURE

Haddington Ath Sky Blue 1 - 2 MYS Blue Stripes (27Oct07)

In what turned out to be a very comfortable game in terms of possession and the numerous chances we created, we lost an early goal due to the newly formed defensive pairing of Scott and Darrell being dragged slightly out of position. On a very big pitch for 7-a-side we started quite slowly, however losing the goal seemed to spark us into life and towards the end of the first of 4 x 10 minute periods, we started to dominate with both Jack and Jason having good shots saved by the goalie.

In the 2nd period we firstly drew level through Jack who collected a pass from Jason and then proceeded to shoot into the top corner, well away from the goalie. Then shortly after Cameron beat 2 players on the right and his pass found Brendan who shot low past the goalie - a case of right place at the right time. Owain partnered Scott in defence and both were outstanding.

In the 3rd and 4th periods, we started to really play good passing football and we created chance after chance, which either ended up coming off the woodwork or going just past the post. Their goalie continued to frustrate us, however it was encouraging to see us create so many chances. It was also testimony to the ability of the boys that they all adapted well to the various positions they were asked to play, particularly as we only had 8 players. Particular mention goes to Keiron who played in 3 different positions and adapted well to all of them.

Finally I have never known a game when we have created so many scoring opportunities and what on paper looks quite a close score, was in fact a very comfortable win. I have also never know a game when we hit the post and bar so much, however it was important to return to winning ways.

Teamsheet: Owain, Jack, Jason, Cameron, Keiron, Brendan, Darrell & Scott.

Goal-scorers: Jack, Brendan