A GREAT COME-BACK

DUNBAR UTD BLACK 3 - 4 MYS BLUE STRIPES (1Sep07)

On a typically breezy Dunbar day we started off playing into the wind and quickly lost a goal to a strike from outside the box which Owain could do nothing about. Despite losing one goal by not closing down their players, we lost a 2nd goal as they passed the ball through our midfield and again Owain could do nothing about the wind assisted shot. We were glad to turn around after the first 15 minutes only two down albeit towards the end of the first period we were beginning to come into the game.

We made some changes for the 2nd period and one of the inspired substitutions saw Darrell score a goal direct from their goalie's clearance. He managed to collect the ball, run 20 yards and then hit an unstoppable left foot shot into the net. However very much against the run off play, Dunbar moved the ball upfield and scored past Keiron who had little chance. Our new found resilience was there for all to see as our confidence to shoot on sight saw Jason hit a fantastic shot off the underside of the bar for Brendan to control and stick in the back of the net.

Even though we began the final period one goal behind and playing into the wind, we started to dominate the game and just as we made a change of Jack for Jason, Jack's first contribution in the 3rd period was to deliver a corner which unfortunately struck off the face of a Dunbar defender into the net. We now had the belief we could go on an win the game and Brendan duly obliged with his 2nd goal of the game which came about after the goalie saved a shot from Cameron and Brendan was on hand to put away the winner.

We continued to make a number of positional changes following on from our last game against North Berwick and it is refreshing to see how every boy is happy to play and indeed excel in the positions requested by the coaches. Once again we refused to panic after losing the early goals and credit is given to all the boys for their part in this win. It is pleasing to see the fight and belief, however the boys know that we can't give quality teams like Dunbar a 2 goal start and hope to be able to come back and win all the time. Finally a good win against another good side and we continue to make a promising start to the season.

Teamsheeet: Owain, Jamie A, Jack, Jason G, Cameron, Jamie B, Keiron, Brendan, Darrell, Scott.

Goal scorers: Darrell, Brendan (2), Own Goal