MATCH REPORT 25/11/2006

Freethorpe travelled to Poringland Wanderers Reserves looking to complete the month of November with a 100% record. The game looked to be in some doubt when a heavy downpour prior to kick off must have made the decision difficult for the referee. With the rain stopping just in time the pitch was considered playable and an entertaining game ensued. Freethorpe took an early lead when Daniel Lawton slotted home following a good wall pass with Garside on the edge of the box which wrongfooted the hosts defence. However, Poringland looked brighter in the early exchanges coping far better with the tricky conditions underfoot, bringing out some sound goalkeeping from Marsh.. The game swung from end to end and was proving extremely difficult for both defences. Freethorpe increased their lead on the stroke of half time when Maskell poked the ball home from close range following a scramble from a corner kick. Freethorpe started the second half in better shape playing to the conditons but Poringland reduced the arrears when a speculative shot slipped through the Freethorpe keepers hands. Their hope was shortlived as Rix quickly restored the visitors two goal advantage with a great strike after an excellent dribble and pass from Lawton. Lawton was once again on hand to score the fourth and final goal with an exquisite lob. The result outweighed the performance but another important three points in difficult circumstances against a resolute side. Next Game v Poringland Wanderers at Freethorpe 1.45pm Kick Off (Norfolk Junior Cup).