The match started well with some good controlled football from both sides. In the 8th minute the ball came in to Mark who lobbed a controlled shot over the keepers head from 25 yards. Unfortunately, we lost concentration for a minute and that was long enough for Winchmore to score straight after the re-start. We took the lead again in the 16th minute with a well taken volley from Terry.
After half time, we came out fighting again and Ben received the ball just inside the box, turned quickly and fired in the ball 3-1. Things got even better for us just one minute later when Sam Hassan chased the ball and capitalised on a fumble from the keeper which saw the ball pop out to be slotted home. We continued to press and in the 6th minute of the second half, Mark put up a high cross from way out wide which went over the keeper, bounced, and crept in at the back post 5-1.
We were fully in control at that point but the opposition came back stong with a goal half way through the second half and were then awarded a controversial penalty with just 5 minutes to go. 5-3. Winchmore continued to throw everyone forward and found the back of the net after some missed tackles when the clock showed full time. The match was in injury time and a lapse of concentration again from us saw the opposition score immediately from the re-start just before the final whistle. How did we end up at 5-5! Great match and some fantastic performances all round. One lesson to learn is that we are often at our weakest when we have just scored or conceded a goal.
Man of the match Tom Jacob
Result: 12th April - Minchenden 5 - 5 Winchmore Hill
