Today's match was a real test.I made the wrong decision to play people out of their usual positions from the kick off rather that changing things later in the game. The opposition took advantage of this and pressed forward, resulting in a free kick on the edge of our box. The men in the wall did not hear Djan shouting for them to move across and their striker saw a gap and managed to squeeze the ball through and under Djan. We were then awarded a similar opportunity at the other end and Sam R struck a long range effort which the keeper misread and it bounced over him. Southgate Adelaide came back strongly after the break and scored to make it 2-1 and the game was end to end until Mark was fouled in the box and a penalty awarded. Sam Rodgers stepped up and placed the ball in a large hole where the penalty spot was supposed to be but because we had practiced from the same spot earlier, he knew to get under the ball and he cracked it high into the top of the net - 2-2. The last 10 minutes was great excitement and we started to press harder for the win. Eventually the ball was crossed in from the right and Ben scored a superb diving shot in the top corner.
All in all a really good effort to come back from behind. Adam
Man of the match Ben
Result: 15th Dec Southgate Adelaide 2 Minchenden 3
