MATCH REPORT 10 /3/2007

FREETHORPE v HORSFORD RESERVES HOME LEAGUE

1. Following a blank weekend Freethorpe resumed league action against a resolute Horsford Utd Res. Freethorpe carved out some decent chances in the first half of the game but could not convert them into goals. Ward was seeing plenty of the ball down the right flank and played some teasing balls into the box but a combination of good goalkeeping and a lack of the usual cutting edge meant that the game remained gooalless at halftime. The second half was a similar story with Freethorpe not really firing on all cylinders but still creating some useful chances. Equally the Freethorpe defence were not really troubled except from deadball situations. The deadlock was eventually broken on the hour mark when Read was adjudged to have been fouled in the box. Rix duly dispatched the resulting penalty. However, within two minutes Horsford restored parity from a well taken corner with Freethorpe not sticking with their runners. Substitute Lawton was introduced to the game who freshenend up the attack but the game looked to be heading towards a frustrating draw with missed chances being rued. But with just minutes remaining Freethorpe scored the all important winner when Ward was released down the right and an excellent cross was converted in clinical fashion by Lawton. Freethorpe probably just about did enough to deserve the win but all credit to Horsford for a commendable performance. Manager Marcus Smith, Jakki and new baby daughter Ruby would like to thank all the players and supporters who kindly contributed to their gift from the football club. Next match: away to Hoveton Wherryman - 2.30pm ko