MATCH REPORT 17/03/2007

FREETHORPE v HOVERTON WHERRYMAN AWAY LEAGUE

• Freethorpe travelled to Hoveton to take on a very competent fourth placed Wherryman side. Freethorpe were kicking with the strong wind behind them on a large pitch and it was Hoveton who started the brighter. The opening exchanges were lively with both teams keen to compete in this top of the table clash. Hoveton struck first after seven minutes when defenders Morris and Maskell attacked the same ball which left the Hoveton striker free to run on and place the loose ball past keeper Pentney. Freethorpes reaction was first class and so was the strike which brought the scores level. Rix pounced on a bouncing ball just inside the Hoveton penalty area and struck a perfect strike with the outside of his right boot curling past the keeper at real pace. Hoveton had their fair share of the play but found the Freethorpe defence in fine form. When they did manage to breach the defence keeper Pentney was having an excellent game making some top class saves throughout the game. The midfield got tight and worked extremely hard to not allow Hoveton time in possession which proved crucial to the outcome of the game. Freethorpe took the lead on 33 minutes when Read with some quick thinking backheeled the ball into the net from close range following a corner. Hoveton were reduced to ten men just before halftime. Freethorpe kept their shape well in the second half and looked in control. Top scorer Rix was back to his best and extended Freethorpes lead on the hour with a good header at the back post from a very good cross from the left from Forsyth. Substitute Lawton came off the bench and for the second week running scored in the dying minutes to put the game beyond all doubt. A Good performance against a very good side. Well done lads.Next Game: Away to Reepham Town Res (2.30ko).