MATCH REPORT 3/2/2007

FREETHORPE V EASTERN RESERVES HOME LEAGUE

Freethorpe entertained a sporting Easton Reserves side. After two difficult games but good results on our travels it was the first of three home games on the trot and Freethorpe got off to a good start when Read had his shot parried by the keeper only for the alert Ward to follow up and put Freethorpe into the lead. Garside added a second soon after when Rix cut in from the right and sent over an excellent cross for Garside to chest down and score with a left footed strike. From then on Freethorpe struggled to get their passing going and seemed to lack the desire of previous weeks. Easton competed well and had their fair share of the play in the first half. At half time the team were encouraged to get the ball down and play short sharp passing and movement in the second half. The team looked more assured being far more effective by taking less touches when in possession. Skipper Whitefoot added Freethorpes third with a great strike from the edge of the box. Read added another when Rix won the ball well and laid off to Read who shot across the Easton keeper. Rix then added two of his own. The first a good solo run and the second from a good cross from Smith down the left flank who had a solid second half performance. Final score 6-0. A poor first half display but much improved in the second period. Work hard and keep it simple and the results will continue.Next Match: Horsford Res at Freethorpe 2pm Kick off.