Match stats:
Ieuan Morris
Matthew Evans
Matthew James (Pen)
Ieuan Morris
The Vaders got their first win in 4 games, but only by the skin of their teeth.
The game started well with chances at both ends, but the Vaders looked more dangerous in attack and stuck first with a delightful ball through by Allan Thomas to put in Ieuan Morris who delicately put the ball in the corner of the net.
It wasn’t long before the Vaders got another, and this one came from a set piece. A corner by Matthew James was hit short to Matthew Evans who turned his defender and hit the ball low and hard through 3 defenders and the goalkeeper to put the Vaders 2 up at the break.
The Vaders went into the second half on a high, and started the second half the stronger team once again. Difficult conditions on the day made passing very difficult and often the ball would hold up in the mud, this was clearly demonstrated by Rich Boydell who decided to leave the ball behind after taking on 2 opponents.
On the 60 minute mark changes were about to be made when Ieuan Morris was sent packing from the field after punching one of the Lamb and Flag defenders following an off the ball incident.
This changed things, and immediately Lamb and Flag smelt blood. The Vaders for some reason went into panic mode and with Matthew Evans and Tom Evans blowing out of their butts sean morris and Rob Boydell replaced them on the flanks.
It wasn’t long before the pressure told and suddenly the Vaders found themselves drawing 2-2. Lee Nick had to make way due to him coming out worse from a body-check and Rob Boydell dropped back to LB while the illusive Blackotelli came on left midfield.
It looked to be all over when the Vaders went for one last push up field through Titch and Gouldy and Gouldy twisted and turned in the box only to be mong-tackled by the left back giving the Vaders some hope with a Penalty. Up Stepped Titch who didn’t seem phased by the last penalty he took and missed and converted with some style. The ref immediately blew the final whistle giving the Vaders the victory which in all fairness was the right result on the day.
Massive cup game next week with possibly some key players missing in Lee Isaac and Tom Evans. Not sure if Ieuan will get a ban in time for the cup game – fingers crossed he doesn’t!!
Come on Vaders lets get through the next round and get into the semi’s!!
Man of the Match: Stephen Gould
Cock of the Week: Ieuan Morris
Quote of the Day: N/A
