Credit to our opponents they are a very organised side and play with good commitment but today we really played well all over the pitch and I'm sure that the boys share my disappointment at the final result. Throughout the first half we were the team driving forward. Ellis & Ed both had opportunities and Scott was looking very lively up front but either our finishing was poor or their 'keeper made some good saves. Just before half time we conceded a soft free kick and when the ball was played between Nathan and our defenders there was visible hesitation and a Farncombe player reacted quickest to toe poke the ball home.
We changed a number of personnel for the second half but still we were the more attacking side and looked most likely to score. Again Ed had opportunities as did Mike B but we just couldn't score. Midway through the half Farncombe scored their second - an unstoppable shot from the right hand corner of the penalty area that Nathan had no chance with.
The re-introduction of Ellis late in the game resulted in a prolonged spell of pressure on the Farncombe goal with Mike B, Ellis & Jack combining particularly well on the right hand side but it just wasn't to be our day!
As you can probably gather I was pleased with the performance but disappointed with the result. I think that this probably puts pay to our title chances but we can still have a big say in the destination of the trophy with games against Grayshott and Claygate still to come. If we play with the same shape and attitude results will come and I was happy with the boys application this morning. Special mention for good individual displays from Chris Smith, Chris Clement, Joe Barras, George Collet and Jack Craig who all put in improved performances today.
Man of the Match - Ellis Wilcox
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