MATCH REPORT 20/1/2007

FREETHORPE V LONG STRATTON RESERVES AWAY LEAGUE

Freethorpe FC With players missing Freethorpe travelled to Long Stratton expecting a tough game and so it proved on a small pitch in windy conditions and tricky underfoot. Long Stratton started brightly and put Freethporpe under a bit of pressure straight from the kick off. However, it was Freethorpe who broke away and took the lead when Hurleys shot rebounded to Garside who slotted the ball home. It was then time for two wondergoals to put the game firmly in Freethorpes favour. Firstly, Barber strode forward from defence and drilled a thunderbolt of a shot into the top corner from at least 30 yards leaving the keeper with no chance. Not to be outdone Rix soon followed with a super strike of his own. Picking the ball up on the left flank Rix hit the ball on the volley and lobbed the keeper with a fierce dipping shot. Just two minutes later Read added Freethorpes fourth cooly passing the ball past the keeper after a well worked wall pass with Garside. In the second half with the wind directly against them Freethorpe were content to keep the game tight and compact and try and hit the home team on the break. Although Long Stratton enjoyed quite alot of possession they were unable to worry the Freethorpe goal. Rix put the result beyond all doubt on 65 minutes when Read broke away down the right wing and crossed a perfect ball for Rix to pounce and score his second of the game. Injuries to Hurley and Barber saw the introductions of Mcmartin and Brister who settled into the game quickly. It was a strong performance in difficult conditions with all the team showing great commitment to the cause. Next Game: Gayton Utd away 2pm ko